- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Punnagai Mannan
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Mar 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Vaan Megam from the 1986 film Punnagai Mannan (composed by Ilaiyaraaja, lyrics by Vairamuthu, and sung by K. S. Chithra) is a ecstatic celebration of love amidst a romantic rain shower. The protagonist experiences a pleasant thrill as raindrops fall, describing the experience as sweet pain that makes her feel rejuvenated inside.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaai)
“Poo poovaai thoovum”
Raindrops falling from clouds are metaphorically described as scattering flowers ('Poo poovaai thoovum') and dropping pearls ('Vaanam muthukkal sinthi').
Hyperbole (Athyukthi)
“Kudaikkambi thulirthathu”
Extravagant exaggeration where the metallic spoke of an umbrella blossoms into buds due to the sheer joy and romantic aura of the rain.
Personification
“Saaral paadum jalatharangam”
Nature is personified; the sky scatters pearls to wish the lovers long life, and the light drizzle is described as playing a musical instrument (jalatarangam).
Emona / Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Aalumillai serthedukka / Noolumillai korthedukka”
Rhythmic end-rhyming structure using matching suffixes across successive lines.
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Trivia
This classic hit from Punnagai Mannan features Revathi dancing joyously in the rain. Composed by Ilaiyaraaja and written by Vairamuthu, the song earned K. S. Chithra widespread praise for her energetic rendition.
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