- Lyricist
- Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
- Singers
- P. Jayachandran, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Salil Chowdhury
- Movie name
- Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Nov 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Ullamellaam Thallaaduthae' from Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam (1980) portrays an emotional dialogue of love, vulnerability, and reassurance. The heroine expresses inner restlessness and anxiety about the future, wondering if her hopes, trust, and affection will be fulfilled or ultimately lead to disappointment. She uses natural imagery like waves kissing her feet, the silver moon, and bees touching flowers to express her delicate emotional state. In response, the male protagonist offers solid commitment, promising to shield her through marriage (symbolized by the 'thaali' as a protective fence) and treat her like a valued treasure, resolving her doubts and offering security.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Thaali endra veli katti kaappaattruven”
Compares the sacred marriage thread ('thaali') to a protective fence ('veli').
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Kanni meenai alli kolla kai thaavuthae”
Compares the young woman to a delicate fish ('kanni meen').
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Ullamellaam thallaaduthae”
Repetition of the initial sound 'U' in consecutive lines (Ullamellaam / Ullukkullae).
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Thullum alai thottu en kaalai muththamittu”
Assonance of the second letter 'll' between 'Thullum' and 'Velli'.
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Trivia
Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam (1980) was directed by Vijayakrishnan and featured music composed by legendary music director Salil Chowdhury. The film starred a young Vijayakanth in one of his earliest film roles before achieving superstardom.
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