- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Raveendran
- Movie name
- Dharma Devathai
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 12 May 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This sensual duet from 'Dharma Devathai' (1986) portrays two lovers expressing their deep passion and emotional excitement through physical proximity. The lyrics describe the electric thrill of a beloved's touch, which makes the nerves feel as though they are dancing with delight. The song explores the innocence, intensity, and mutual enchantment of youthful desire. Rich in mythology and nature imagery—such as Krishna resting on a banyan leaf and a parrot pecking at a honeyed mango—Vaali creates an alluring atmospheric piece celebrating love, expression, and absolute bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for emphasis)
“Thodu thodu vaa mella”
Words like 'Thodu thodu', 'solli solli', 'alli alli', and 'sotta sotta' are repeated consecutively to evoke rhythm, intensity, and deep sensation.
Mona (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Thodu thodu vaa mella / Thoda thoda naan thulla”
Matching initial consonant sounds ('Th') across paired lines to maintain poetic rhythm.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Aalilai un angam allavaa / Nee adhil or kannan allavaa”
Comparing the female form to a banyan leaf ('Aalilai') and the male lover to Lord Krishna ('Kannan') resting upon it.
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Trivia
Dharma Devathai (1986) stars Vijayakanth and Radhika in the lead roles. The music for the film was composed by Malayalam composer Raveendran, making it one of his notable Tamil film soundtracks.
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