- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Arthamulla Aasaigal
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Oct 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Yammaa Yammaa is a playful romantic duet from the 1985 Tamil film Arthamulla Aasaigal, featuring lyrics penned by the renowned lyricist Vaali. The song portrays an intimate and flirtatious exchange between lovers seeking warmth and affection amidst a chilly climate. Through playful banter, the hero teasingly approaches his lover while she pretends to resist his romantic advances. Throughout the track, Vaali employs rich sensory imagery—comparing the heroine's delicate form to a flower (Poomaeni) and a sweet mango (Maangani) swaying in an orchard. The song balances passionate longing with lighthearted tease, culminating in a celebration of mutual attraction and emotional closeness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagamm (Metaphor)
“Neethaanae en thoppil aadum maangani”
Compares the heroine to a ripe, swaying mango in an orchard to symbolize her sweetness and charm.
Metaphor
“Poomaeni nogaama kaiyil alla vaa”
Refers to the heroine's soft and delicate body as a bloom or flower (Poomaeni).
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Vaattuthu kuluru nadunguthu malaru”
Rhyming of line endings 'kuluru' and 'malaru' creates a rhythmic cadence.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Chinna chinna saaral adichchum”
Repetition of the 'Ch' sound at the beginning of adjacent words creates a musical flow.
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Trivia
Written by the iconic lyricist Vaali, 'Yammaa Yammaa' from the 1985 film 'Arthamulla Aasaigal' exemplifies Vaali's mastery in writing flirtatious folk-pop duets filled with colloquial rhythm and colorful romantic metaphors.
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