- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Vetrikku Oruvan
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a vibrant composition that combines a joyous celebration of music and dance with underlying themes of courage, romantic devotion, and moral righteousness. The singer invites the audience into a realm of delight, emphasizing that youthful passions and joy should flourish through song and dance. Simultaneously, the lyricist weaves in narrative elements of confrontation and determination, moving from subtle romantic entrapment in a 'prison of love' to facing real-world challenges directly ('Naerukku naer'). It asserts a philosophical outlook on life—accepting the past, facing the present bravely, and trusting that truth and justice will ultimately prevail ('sathiyam vellum').
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Anbodu naan kaadhal siraiyil”
Describing love as a gentle prison where one willingly wants to lock their beloved.
Rhyme / Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Sollaamal naan sonnadhu paadhi / Seiyaamal nee seidhadhu meedhi”
Alliteration of the initial letter 'S' (Sollaamal / Seiyaamal).
Antithesis
“Sollaamal naan sonnadhu paadhi / Seiyaamal nee seidhadhu meedhi”
Contrasting unsaid spoken thoughts with unperformed actions.
Metaphor
“Poonaigalum puli aagi vidum”
Using cats transforming into tigers to symbolize meek people becoming formidable when challenged.
Refrain / Philosophical Maxim
“Aanadhu aagattum ponadhu pogattum / Nadappadhu nadakkattum sathiyam vellum”
A rhythmic philosophical refrain emphasizing acceptance of fate and the triumph of truth.
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Trivia
'Vetrikku Oruvan' (1979) was a action-drama movie starring Sivaji Ganesan and Sripriya, written by Panchu Arunachalam. The soundtrack featured music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics showcasing Panchu Arunachalam's signature style of combining catchy rhythmic folk motifs with simple philosophical truths.
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