- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- Sirkazhi Govindarajan, P. Leelaa
- Music directors
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, T. G. Lingappa
- Movie name
- Thirumanam
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Sept 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful romantic song highlights the urgency and passion of youthful love. The protagonist urges their beloved to come quickly, arguing that youth is fleeting and cannot be reclaimed once lost. Using vivid imagery, love between two people is compared to straw placed next to fire—an inevitable spark that requires no external catalyst.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Vaikoolum neruppum pakkaththilae irunthaal”
Compares the natural spark between young lovers to straw and fire placed next to each other.
Mythological Allusion
“Pollaatha manmathan villaalalae adikkiraan”
Refers to Manmatha (Cupid) shooting floral arrows to symbolize romantic awakening and desire.
Rhetorical Question
“Vaalibam ponaa varumaa”
Uses questions that express impatience and passion rather than expecting a literal answer.
Hyperbole & Idiom
“Kallaana manasum karaiyuthadi”
Uses the common idiom of even a heart made of stone melting under the power of love.
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Trivia
The song is from the 1958 Tamil movie 'Thirumanam', starring Gemini Ganesan and Savitri, directed by A. Bhimsingh with music composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu. Lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass was known for his mastery in writing colloquial, rhythmic, and folk-inspired lyrics.
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