- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singer
- Ramya NSK
- Music director
- Vijay Antony
- Movie name
- Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
- Movie release year
- 2014
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Jul 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the film 'Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam' presents a strong social message against sexual violence and rape, disguised as a lively club dance number. Written by Madhan Karky, the lyrics emphasize that desire and lust are natural human feelings just like love and anger, but they must always involve consent and proper boundaries. It strongly urges men not to harass or assault women, warning that strictly enforced laws and severe consequences exist for sexual predators.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Alphabetical Anaphora / Alphabetic Rhyme
“A for azhagu irukku / B for bayam edukku / C for kaasu irukkaa / D for dhill irukkaa”
Using sequential letters of the English alphabet (A, B, C, D) to open consecutive lines in an instructional nursery-rhyme style format.
Ethukai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Kaama veriyodu neeyum / Paavapatta maana ellaam”
Matching second consonants across lines ('maama' / 'paava').
Metaphor
“Paavapatta maana ellaam / Vettai aadaadha”
Comparing innocent women to defenceless deer ('maana') and comparing the singer to a flower garland or an explosive device.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam' (2014) was directed by R. Parthiban with the unique tagline 'A film without a story'. The soundtrack featured music composed by multiple composers including Sharreth, Alphons Joseph, Vijay Antony, and Thaman.
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