- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Pattanam Pogalam Vaa
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Dec 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a lively and joyful romantic track where the protagonist expresses his intense love and admiration for his beloved. He reveals that his entire existence revolves around thoughts of her, which inspire him to dance with joy every day. He finds beauty and art in her every movement, from her walking steps to the rhythmic chiming of her bangles. Throughout the song, he playfully begs her not to brush him aside or treat him like a stranger. He uses poetic comparisons to praise her charm, likening her to a young peacock, tender sunshine, and a blossoming flower. The track captures a lighthearted, expressive blend of sincere devotion and romantic banter set to energetic rhythm.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moanai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kalaigalai kaalgalil kaangindren”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across words creates melodic rhythm.
Eybhu (End Rhyme / Internal Rhyme)
“Ilamayilae kulamagalae pudhu rayilae ilaveyilae”
Harmonious end rhyming words ending with the '-ilae' and '-alae' sound patterns.
Uvamai & Urvagai (Metaphor & Imagery)
“Ilamayilae kulamagalae pudhu rayilae ilaveyilae”
Directly equating the girl to vibrant natural elements like a young peacock, a new train, and gentle morning warmth.
Atisayokti (Hyperbole)
“Vaangonnaa endraalae vaai muthu udhirndhidum..aaa..”
Exaggerating the sweetness of her words by comparing her speech to pearls dropping from her mouth.
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Trivia
Sung with characteristic playfulness by Malaysia Vasudevan, this song highlights lyricist Gangai Amaran's talent for blending rustic street expressions ('Oram poo', 'Vaangonaa') with poetic imagery. It displays Ilaiyaraaja's knack for creating infectious rhythmic tracks with rich orchestral support.
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