- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- R. Sudharsanam
- Movie name
- Anbu Karangal
- Movie release year
- 1965
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Mar 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Vaaiyaa rajaa vaasal thiranthirukku' is a seductive and romantic Tamil song from the 1965 film Anbu Karangal. Written by legendary lyricist Vaali, the song portrays a woman expressing her deep longing, desire, and emotional surrender to her lover. She uses evocative nature imagery—such as sending the northern breeze as a messenger, comparing herself to a melting candle, and equating her blooming youth to a rose waiting for its nectar to be gathered. Her invitations are filled with passion, inviting her partner to embrace intimacy and relieve her romantic anguish (viraga thaabam).\\n\\nThroughout the song, rich metaphors enhance the intimacy: the lover is envisioned as a deity who belongs in the chariot of her heart, and their passion is compared to the divine love of Manmatha (god of love) and Rathi. The song captures a mesmerizing blend of vulnerability, alluring romance, and deep emotional connection through poetically dense Tamil verses.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile / Metaphor)
“Unnai enni urugi odum Meluguvarthi allavo”
Comparing the speaker's emotional state to a melting candle suffering in romantic separation (Viraga Thaabam).
Azhuvudhal / Personification
“Vaadai kaathai thoodhu vitten Vandhadhoo”
Personifying the cold northern breeze (Vaadai kaatru) as a messenger (Thoodhu) sent to deliver feelings of longing.
Rupakam (Metaphor)
“Madhanum rathiyum kulava vendum Paruvam ennum solaiyil”
Comparing youth and passion to a blooming rose and a lush garden where love flourishes like Manmatha and Rathi.
Emoni / Monai (Alliteration)
“Vaaiyaa rajaa vaasal thiranthirukku”
Initial rhyming sounds in words like 'Vaaiyaa' and 'Vaasal' creating a rhythmic musical flow.
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Trivia
'Anbu Karangal' (1965) stars Sivaji Ganesan and Devika in lead roles. The film's music was composed by R. Goverdhanam, a prominent composer and assistant to the legendary duo Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy. This song stands out as a classic example of Vaali's mastery in blending sensuality with classical Tamil literary tropes like 'Thoodhu' (sending nature as a messenger).
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