- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Mahalakshmi Iyer, Richa Sharma, Vaishali Samant
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Alaipayuthey
- Movie release year
- 2000
- Lyrics added on
- 4 May 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Yaaro Yaarodi' is a joyful, festive wedding song from Mani Ratnam's 'Alaipayuthey' (2000). The song captures the lively banter, excitement, and traditional celebration among female friends and family teasing a young bride on her wedding day. Her friends playfully wonder about the lucky groom—a man grand enough to tame her playful pride and handle her charm.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Thangaththukku verkkudhu”
The lyrics metaphorically compare the golden glowing skin of the bride to pure gold that is sweating from nervousness and excitement.
Metaphor
“Poongodikku kannaalam”
The bride is poetically referred to as a 'Poongodi' (flowering creeper/vine), emphasizing her delicacy, grace, and youth.
Ethugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Urimaikaaga oththa mudichchu / Uravukkaaga rendaam mudichchu”
The second consonant sound 'ra' (ri/ra) rhymes across both lines ('Urimaikaaga' and 'Uravukkaaga').
Iyaipu (End Rhyming)
“oththa mudichchu / rendaam mudichchu / moonaam mudichchu”
The repetition of 'mudichchu' at the end of consecutive lines creates a rhythmic, melodic end-rhyme.
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Trivia
'Yaaro Yaarodi' was composed by A. R. Rahman for the iconic 2000 romantic drama 'Alaipayuthey', directed by Mani Ratnam. The song features vocals by Mahalaxmi Iyer, Vaishali, and Richa Sharma. Visually, it showcases a traditional South Indian village wedding function, marking a pivotal moment where the lead characters Madhavan and Shalini cross paths during the festivities.
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