- Lyricist
- Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Salil Chowdhury
- Movie name
- Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Nov 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song captures the emotional unrest and tender desires of a lover grappling with conflicting feelings and deep affection. Set against poetic elements of nature like waves kissing the feet and the moon acting as a cradle, the lyrics convey both the anxiety of unfulfilled longing and the tender hope of a everlasting union. The male voice reassures his beloved, promising protection and commitment through marriage, resolving her inner turmoil.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Anbu mozhi pesi en aasai valai veesi”
'Aasai valai' (net of desire) and 'Thaali endra veli' (fence of the sacred thread) metaphorically represent emotion as a net and marriage as a protective barrier.
Personification (Tharchirappu Thaniyani)
“Thullum alai thottu en kaalai muththamittu”
Ocean waves kissing the feet ('kaalai muththamittu') and the moon singing a lullaby ('thaalaatuthae') attribute human behaviors to nature.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Ullamellaam thallaaduthae”
The second letter 'l' matches across 'Ullamellaam' and 'Ullukkullae', creating internal rhythm.
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Trivia
'Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam' (1980) features music composed by the legendary Salil Chowdhury, who brought his distinct orchestration and melodies to Tamil cinema.
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