- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Vani Jairam, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ben Surendar
- Movie name
- Raja Yuvaraja
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Sept 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Vammaa Varattumaa' from Raja Yuvaraja (1985) is a playful, romantic duet featuring two lovers teasing and expressing their longing for each other. The male lover coaxingly asks to come close, lamenting his long wait and her playful stubbornness, while the female lover responds with intimate teasing about the heat and passion brewing between them. Rich in sensory metaphors—comparing youth to overflowing honey, jasmine flowers, and ripe mangoes—Vaali's lyrics paint a vivid picture of romantic intimacy, youthful allure, and cheerful courtship.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Mambazha kulaiyaattam madiyila saanji”
Compares resting affectionately in the lap to a heavy bunch of ripe mangoes ('mambazha kulaiyaattam').
Simile (Uvamai)
“Malligai poovaattam mama nee seeraattu”
Uses 'poovaattam' (like a flower) to express being caressed as gently as a jasmine blossom.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Kani thedum naan anilthaanadi”
Directly compares the seeker of love to a squirrel searching for sweet fruit ('kani').
Alliteration (Monai)
“Thathumputhu thaenaaru thirumeni padhinaaru”
Features rhythmic alliteration with repeating 'th' sounds (Thathumputhu, thaenaaru, thirumeni).
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Trivia
The song 'Vammaa Varattumaa' features music composed by Ben Surender, a lesser-known composer in 1980s Tamil cinema who brought a catchy, synth-pop rhythm to this energetic track. Sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Vani Jairam, it remains a rare upbeat gem from the mid-80s audio catalogue.
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