- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. Janaki, P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Nenjil Aadum Poo Ondru
- Movie release year
- 1978
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses the blooming of love through the grand framework of classical art, music, and nature. The singer calls for a stage and a veena to perform a newfound melody, rhythm, and emotion, framing the romantic encounter between two lovers as a cosmic performance witnessed by stars, breezes, and the god of love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Vin meengal thaalaatta / Poonthendral seeraatta / Malar kaaman paaraatta”
The lines end with the matching suffix '-atta', creating a rhythmic flow suited for dance.
Rhetorical Question
“Vaanam engae maegam engae”
The speaker poetically asks where the sky and clouds are, symbolizing the search for a celestial backdrop for their love story.
Metaphor
“Kalai cholai vaarangal”
Comparing a serene artistic setting to a 'grove of arts' (Kalai cholai).
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Trivia
Written by Kannadasan contemporary Vaali, this song captures traditional South Indian fine art motifs (Raagam, Thaalam, Bhaavam) integrated with romantic imagery, typical of late 1970s Tamil cinema compositions.
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