- Lyricist
- Kabilan
- Singer
- Diwakar
- Music director
- Justin Prabhakaran
- Movie name
- Oththaikku Oththa
- Movie release year
- 2020
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Dec 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This high-energy youth song captures the vibrant local lifestyle and spirit of young men in Chennai. It illustrates a young man reminiscing about falling in love with a girl during his morning bus commute, comparing her to a colorful kite and begging her not to tear his love letters. The lyrics transition into themes of local friendship, loyalty, and humble beginnings—recalling how they grew up eating government mid-day school meals and overcame struggles to finally pursue a college education together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Colour kaathadi / Adhu neethandi”
Comparing the girl to a bright flying kite ('Colour kaathadi adhu neethandi').
Rhyme (Edhugai/Iyaibu)
“Foot boardu-la naanum pona / L boardu-nu enna sonna”
Use of rhythmic English loanwords 'Foot boardu' and 'L boardu' to create an catchy end-rhyme.
Hyperbole
“En figure-u munna scenea potta / Eduthiruven veralathan”
An exaggerated expression of jealousy and possessiveness stating he would chop off anyone's finger who flirts with his girl.
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Trivia
Written by lyricist Kabilan, this song uses Madras Tamil slang mixed with English loanwords common among Chennai college students to convey a sense of local realism and camaraderie.
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