- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. Janaki, K. J. Jesudass
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Ullam Uruguthadi
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Dec 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic duet captures a passionate exchange between two lovers indulging in youthful romance and affection. Resting her head on her lover's shoulder, the woman feels as though she has been struck by Cupid's arrow, leading to a profound emotional union where both lovers see themselves in each other's eyes. The song progresses into playful banter, with the male lover teasingly inviting her closer and promising intense passion, while the female lover playfully resists with pride and wit. Ultimately, the song expresses the overwhelming bliss and intimacy shared in solitude by two youthful hearts.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Tholin meedhu saaya yaedho baanam paaya”
Comparing the sensation of falling in love to being struck by an arrow ('baanam paaya').
Uyarvu Navitchi Ani (Hyperbole)
“Inimaelthaan bhoogambam”
Exaggerating the rising physical and emotional passion as an oncoming earthquake ('bhoogambam').
Iyaibu (Rhyming/Refrain)
“Idhuthaanae aarambam / Inimaelthaan bhoogambam”
Use of end rhymes like 'aarambam' and 'bhoogambam' to maintain rhythm and playful musical flow.
Sensory Imagery
“Pasiyaarum naeram idhzhoram eeram”
Evoking visual and tactile imagery with 'idhzhoram eeram' (moisture at lip edges) to highlight intimacy.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1984 film 'Ullam Uruguthadi', this song exemplifies Vairamuthu's signature lyricism blending sensory imagery and playful romantic banter typical of 1980s Tamil cinema.
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