- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Mano, Anuradha Sriram
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Vallal
- Movie release year
- 1997
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Apr 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and energetic duet from the 1997 movie 'Vallal' explores the high-octane passion, physical attraction, and flirtatious banter between lovers. The lyrics rely heavily on sensuous metaphors, comparing physical features to temple tanks and honeyed trees, while describing love as a sudden jolt of electricity and excitement.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor
“Thoppul enna Theppa kulamo”
Comparing the navel to a temple tank ('Theppa kulamo') and describing romance as youthful electricity ('Vaaliba minasaram').
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Paaarvaiyum pattachu / Vaervaiyum vittachu”
The second letters of consecutive words rhyme ('Paaarvaiyum' / 'Vaervaiyum').
Repetition / Anaphora
“Tension tension kaadhal tension”
Repetition of words like 'Tension tension' and 'Aaja aaja' to heighten energy and emotional intensity.
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Trivia
The song is composed by Deva, known for his energetic folk and 'Gaana' style tracks in 90s Tamil cinema. Sung exuberantly by Mano and Anuradha Sriram, the track features lyricist Vaali's trademark blend of modern English loanwords (TV news, tension, ration card, love) with classic sensual Tamil imagery.
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