- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Chorus
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Athiradi Padai
- Movie release year
- 1994
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Jan 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This upbeat celebratory track portrays a lively, energetic party atmosphere filled with praise, romantic admiration, and flirtatious banter. The singers playfully describe a beautiful woman comparing her to sweet honey, sugar, and a vibrant Kashmir rose while celebrating the joy of the moment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Sugar pola Inikkithu”
Compares the sweetness of the lady or love directly to sugar using the explicit comparative word 'pola'.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Pennalla kashmir roja”
Metaphorically addresses the woman as a Kashmir rose to highlight her beauty and charm.
Metaphor
“Nee then thaan”
Directly equates the woman to honey ('then') to emphasize her sweetness.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Athiradi Padai' is a 1994 Tamil action movie directed by R. K. Selvamani, featuring music by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics written by legendary poet Vaali.
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