- Lyricist
- Pollachi Khan
- Singers
- Vani Jairam, P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Mappillai Singam (1983)
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 29 May 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Yogamithu Pudhu Yogamithu' from Mappillai Singam (1983) is a romantic duet expressing the deep joy, fortune, and bliss experienced by two lovers. The male and female protagonists view their romantic union as a stroke of divine good luck ('Yogam') and an auspicious moment ('Suba Neram'). Using mythological references, the hero equates his lady love to Rathi (the goddess of beauty) while the heroine sees her lover as Manmatha (the god of love). The lyrics capture the sweet anticipation of marriage and intimate togetherness. Through imagery of evening breezes bringing love notes, flower-laden streams, honeyed lips, and blushing cheeks, the song paints an evocative picture of passion, affectionate teasing, and lifelong commitment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Poovidhazhil thaenoorum”
Compares the woman's lips to flower petals dripping with nectar ('poovidhazh'), symbolizing sweetness and beauty.
Hyperbole
“Punnagaiyil minnalidum”
Exaggerates the brightness of her smile by comparing it to a flash of lightning ('minnalidum').
Allusion
“Rathiyodu sugam thedum / Madhanodu naanaada”
Alludes to Hindu deities of love and beauty—Rathi and Madhan (Manmatha)—to highlight the divine romantic ideal.
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Neramithu suba neramithu / Malarodai neeraadi”
The second consonant sound 'ra' in 'Neramithu' and 'Malarodai' creates a subtle rhythmic harmony across lines.
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Trivia
Composed by the musical duo Shankar-Ganesh for the 1983 Tamil film 'Mappillai Singam', 'Yogamithu Pudhu Yogamithu' features vocals by the legendary duo Vani Jairam and P. Jayachandran. The lyrics were penned by lyricist Pollachi Khan, known for his classical Tamil metaphors and evocative romantic expressions.
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