- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Oor Kuruvi
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Feb 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic song expresses deep awe and admiration for a beloved partner, likening her arrival to a divine angel showering thousands of flowers. The protagonist envisions his beloved as an eternal empire, a lush garden in his hands, and a golden instrument touched by a new musician. Through vivid imagery of crimson skies, rivers of honey, and milky moonlight, the song captures the intense bliss, passion, and intimate wonder of finding true love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Pon veenaiyae”
Compares the beloved directly to a golden Veena (musical instrument) waiting to be played.
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Dhinam naan vanthu neeraadum thenaaru nee”
Compares the lover to a river of honey in which the speaker bathes daily.
Iyaipu (Internal Rhyme)
“Pudhu aasaigal paripaasaigal….aa…aa…”
The words 'aasaigal' and 'paripaasaigal' share identical ending sound patterns creating rhythm.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Poo mugamo paal nilavo”
Repetition of the 'P' sound at the beginning of words 'Poo' and 'paal'.
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Trivia
Written by renowned lyricist Vairamuthu, this track is from the 1987 movie 'Oor Kuruvi', known for its poetic romantic expression typical of mid-80s Tamil film music.
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