- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Vijay Anand
- Movie name
- Naan Adimai Illai
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 28 May 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Vaa Vaa Idhayame' is a soulful romantic duet that explores the eternity, selflessness, and depth of true love. The lovers address each other through grand cosmic metaphors—referring to one another as the sky, a celestial flower, and a guiding star—while reflecting on the beauty of their eternal bond. They express that while natural phenomena like rivers, seas, and the moon may change, wane, or dry up, their emotional harmony and love will remain forever unshaken.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Deva loga paarijaatham”
Comparing the beloved directly to a celestial Parijatha flower and a sky-bound star to show elevated devotion.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Kadal kooda vatri pogum”
Using cosmic exaggeration, such as the sea drying up or the river Ganges altering its course, to highlight the permanence of their love.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Vaana villum vannam maarum”
Repetition of initial consonants like 'Vaana' and 'vannam' creating a sweet musical cadence.
Epizeuxis (Repetition)
“Vaa vaa idhayamae”
Immediate repetition of 'Vaa' to add emotional intensity and musical rhythm.
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Trivia
'Naan Adimai Illai' (1986) was a notable film starring Rajinikanth and Sridevi, directed by Dwarkish. It marked the last film in which Rajinikanth and Sridevi acted together as a lead pair. The soundtrack was composed by Vijay Anand, with lyrics penned by Muthulingam.
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