- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Poi Mugangal
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Jul 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Thottu Kondaal Orinbam from Poi Mugangal (1986) is a passionate romantic duet that celebrates the transcendent, eternal nature of true love and physical closeness. The lyrics contrast temporary world elements—such as earth, wind, and time—with the permanence of love, asserting that while worldly things fade, true love remains immortal like stars in the sky. In the second stanza, lyricist Vairamuthu introduces themes of resilience, describing how the couple has overcome hardship and emerged purified like gold from fire. They elevate their bond to sacred heights, comparing their union to holy scriptures (Vaedham) and a solemn national anthem (Dhesiya Geetham), ending on a triumphant blessing for each other and the world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhukai (Second Letter Assonance/Rhyme)
“Thottu kondaal orinbam / Katti kondaal per inbam”
The second consonant 't' (ட்) rhymes between 'Thottu' and 'Katti', creating a rhythmic cadence.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Neeyum naanum vaedhamadi / Nam kaadhal dhesiya geethamadi”
Comparing the lovers to sacred scriptures ('vaedham') and their shared love to a national anthem ('dhesiya geetham').
Rhetorical Question
“Punnagaiya adhu puththagama”
Poetic questioning used to admire her smile, speech, and eyes, framing her beauty as mysterious and poetic.
Paradox / Oxymoron
“Naam vandhom theeyil neeradi”
'Theeyil neeradi' (bathed in fire) presents a paradox combining fire and bathing to symbolize purification through trial.
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Trivia
The film 'Poi Mugangal' (1986) stars Rakesh and Sulakshana. The musical score was composed by the veteran duo Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics written by Vairamuthu. The song is notable for Vairamuthu's bold poetic imagery, such as comparing personal love to a national anthem.
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