- Lyricist
- Annamalai
- Singer
- Haricharan
- Music director
- Vijay Antony
- Movie name
- Yuvan Yuvathi
- Movie release year
- 2011
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Feb 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a high-energy dance track celebrating youth, modern lifestyle, and carpe diem philosophy. The lyrics capture the irrepressible exuberance of young adulthood, expressing how 24 hours a day feel far too brief to experience all the pleasures, romance, and excitement life has to offer. It encourages living in the present moment without worrying about yesterday or tomorrow. Through vivid hyperbole and contemporary slang, the track compares young women and romantic attraction to explosive atomic energy, time bombs, and intoxicating forces. The song highlights themes of carefree fun, urban youth culture, and the irresistible pull of desire, urging listeners to enjoy their prime years to the fullest.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uwamai)
“Time bomb polae idhayam”
Compares the beating heart filled with youthful attraction directly to a time bomb using the comparative marker 'polae'.
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Manasoru kudam verum kaali idam”
Metaphorically compares the human mind to an empty pot waiting to be filled with joy and experiences.
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Platina sillai vizhi veesum valai / Paarvayil bodhayil suthuthu thalai”
The second consonant 'la' (or similar phonetic rhythm) aligns across lines, creating a bouncy rhythm typical of Tamil youth anthems.
Simile (Uwamai)
“Valarum meesai polae / Aasai neeludhae”
Compares endlessly growing human desires to a continuously growing mustache using 'polae'.
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Trivia
'Yuvan Yuvathi' (2011) is a Tamil romantic comedy film starring Bharath and Rima Kallingal, directed by G. N. R. Kumaravelan. The soundtrack was composed by Vijay Antony, known for his catchy dance tracks and high-tempo beats. The lyricist Annamalai penned several popular dance numbers during this era in Tamil cinema.
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