- Lyricist
- ‘Avinasi’ Mani
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- R. Pandiarajan
- Movie name
- Nethiyadi
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 1 May 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a deeply poetic expression of romantic longing, emotional anguish, and devotion. The protagonist describes the eyes as carrying an epic story of love, where even tears shed in separation transform metaphorically into rhythmic anklet bells (Salangai), turning sorrow into art. The intensity of passion feels overwhelming—like a burning sun appearing at night—making youth feel like a burden without the beloved's presence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Vazhinthidum vizhi neerththuli / Salangaigalaagum”
Tears trickling down from the eyes are poetically equated to musical anklet bells.
Oxymoron / Imagery
“Raaththiriya sooriyanaai thaakkiduthae”
Comparing the sudden, overwhelming intensity of love/longing at night to the scorching sun.
Monai (Initial Rhyme)
“Iravugal manam eeramillai / Ilamaiyum sumai aagiduthae”
Repetition of the initial vowel 'I' in 'Iravugal' and 'Ilamaiyum'.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Thanimaiyil manam vaadiduthae / Thunaik kuyil unai thedidutahe”
Agreement of the second consonant 'ni'/'nai' across adjacent lines.
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Trivia
'Nethiyadi' (1988) is a comedy-drama film directed by actor Pandiarajan. Notably, Pandiarajan himself made his debut as a music director with this film, composing all the songs including this delicate, melodious track written by 'Avinasi' Mani.
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