- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Aasai Manaivi
- Movie release year
- 1977
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Oct 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Varalaamo sugam peralaamo from Aasai Manaivi (1977) is a deeply intimate romantic duet expressing romantic longing, excitement, and bliss. The lyrics portray the heroine playfully seeking permission to enter her lover's embrace, comparing herself to a ripe, precious fruit (maangani) awaiting her beloved on his bed.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Unthan manjaththil intha maangani”
Comparing the heroine to a ripe mango ('maangani') waiting on the lover's bed, symbolizing sweetness and desirability.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Panneeril neenthi kaliththu / Venneeril kaalai kuliththu”
The second consonant sound 'nnee' matches across consecutive lines ('Panneeril' and 'Venneeril').
Anaphora / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)
“Thuyilaatha kannil indru”
Repetition of key lines to heighten poetic intensity and musical rhythm.
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Trivia
The song is composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Vaali for the 1977 film Aasai Manaivi. Vaali masterfully uses traditional cultural symbols like 'thaampoolam' (betel leaves offering) to metaphorically describe intimacy and commitment within marital bonds.
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