- Lyricist
- Pa. Vijay
- Singer
- Sujatha Mohan
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Movie name
- Vaanathaippola
- Movie release year
- 2000
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Aug 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poetic sequence expresses deep yearning, devotion, and timeless love. The speaker addresses the gentle breeze, asking whether the distant white moon in the sky will ever descend to join them, symbolizing a hope for emotional fulfillment and reunion with their loved one. The speaker vows an unconditional, eternal commitment—promising to act as a protective eyelid, admiring the beloved endlessly without blinking, and taking multiple births just to wait for them.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Sollu poongaatrae”
Addressing the gentle breeze ('Poongaatru') as an empathetic companion and asking it for answers.
Metaphor
“Imaiyaaga naanum iruppen”
Comparing oneself to an eyelid ('Imai') to symbolize protective proximity and constant presence.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme / Rhyming Couplets)
“Imaiyaaga naanum iruppen / Imaikkaamal paarthu rasippen”
Use of matching verbal endings '-en' (iruppen, rasippen, eduppen, kaathiruppen) across consecutive lines to create melodic rhythm.
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Trivia
Vaanathaippola (2000), directed by Vikraman, was a major box-office blockbuster centered on family bonds. The film's soundtrack was composed by S. A. Rajkumar, and the movie won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
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