- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Poikkal Kudhirai
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Sept 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This lighthearted and romantic song expresses a man's unconditional affection for his beloved, regardless of whether she reciprocates his feelings. He playfully admits his obsession with her, noting how her gaze changes when looking at him and describing his desire to be close to her.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Un meni veettai munthaanai kadhavaal”
The lover's body is metaphorically framed as a house ('meni veedu') and her saree pallu as its door ('munthaanai kadhavu').
Hyperbole & Personification
“Thendralukku lancham koduththu thirakka solla maattaenaa”
Personifying the breeze as an official who can be bribed to open her saree veil is a playful imaginative exaggeration.
Contrast (Maranilaimai)
“Vaanaththin niram kaattum... Yaen varumaiyin niram kaattugindrana”
Contrasts the vast, bright color of the sky with the pale/empty color of poverty to describe the changing expressions in her eyes.
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Trivia
Poikkal Kudhirai (1983) was directed by legendary filmmaker K. Balachander and was based on the famous stage play 'Marriage Made in Salai' written by Crazy Mohan. The song highlights Vaali's trademark witty lyrical style paired with M. S. Viswanathan's vibrant composition.
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