- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Anney Anney
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Jan 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Uruginen Uruginen' is a passionate expression of romance and deep emotional longing. The lovers express how their hearts melt in devotion and adoration for one another, longing to unite across countless lifetimes. The lyrics convey the beauty of love through vivid metaphors, describing the woman as a delicate silk butterfly and her captivating eyes as reminiscent of a deer or fish.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Uruginen uruginen”
Repetition of the word 'Uruginen' (I melted) emphasizes the intensity of emotional melting and devotion.
Rhyme / Monorhyme (Edhugai)
“Kannanae mannanae”
Matching second consonant 'n' in 'Kannanae' and 'mannanae' creates acoustic harmony.
Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagama)
“Paavai vadivil or pattu poochi”
Compares a young woman to a delicate silkworm/butterfly ('pattu poochi') flying into the heart.
Traditional Simile (Maan / Meen eyes)
“Maano meeno kan vizhi indha pen vizhi”
Uses classic Tamil poetic tropes comparing a maiden's eyes to a deer (Maan) and fish (Meen).
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Trivia
'Anney Anney' (1983) is a Tamil film starring Moulee and Viji, with lyricist Vaali contributing memorable romantic numbers. The song relies heavily on rhythmic vocalizations and rhythmic scats ('Pababa') intertwined with lyrical couplets.
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