- Lyricist
- Piraisoodan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Selvakku
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Jul 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and sensual Tamil song expresses youthful vigor, romantic desire, and passion. The protagonist describes her youth as a fresh jasmine flower coming into bloom, yearning for her lover's touch and intimacy. She speaks with bold affectionate oaths, expressing how sleepless and restless she feels when separated from him, inviting him to share in life's pleasures.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Vaasa mullai en dhegam”
The speaker compares her body to a fragrant jasmine flower ('Vaasa mullai en dhegam'), symbolizing youth, freshness, and beauty.
Second-letter Rhyme (Ethukai)
“Ettu rendu vayasaachu / Thottu paaru sugamaachu / Mottu indru malaraachu”
The second consonant 'tt' is repeated across consecutive lines ('Ettu', 'Thottu', 'Mottu') creating a rhythm.
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Saedhi solli maarbil alli”
Repetition of initial consonants 'S' across words ('Sonna', 'Jadi', 'Saedhi', 'Senja') enhances acoustic harmony.
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Trivia
Written by the renowned late Tamil lyricist Piraisoodan, 'Selvakku' (1986) features classic mid-1980s Tamil folk-pop romantic lyricisms that blend colloquial rural oaths ('Ongoppuranae sathiyama') with floral metaphors.
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