- Lyricist
- Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
- Singer
- J. P. Chandrababu
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Pathi Bakthi
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Apr 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and energetic song from the 1958 movie 'Pathi Bakthi' showcases a fusion of Western rock-and-roll rhythms with traditional Indian poetic commentary on art and philosophy. Sung and performed on screen by J. P. Chandrababu, the track contrasts modern Western dance forms with classical Indian depictions of dance, referencing Lord Shiva's cosmic dance in Thillai (Chidambaram) and Lord Krishna's playful Rasalila with the Gopis.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Kombilae pazham paluthu thonguradhum kalai”
Matching second consonants across lines such as 'Kombilae' and 'Lovula' or 'Aadinar' and 'Andam'.
Monaid (Alliteration)
“Paar paar paar velaigalai paar”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds within a line, such as 'Paar paar paar' or 'Rock rock rock'.
Metaphor / Simile (Uvamai)
“Body beautiful pattu sittugal”
Comparing young dancers to 'pattu sittugal' (silk sparrows / little birds).
Onomatopoeia (Esaiechcham / Sound Imitation)
“China dance sing song sing song”
Use of rhythmic syllables and scatting such as 'Thai thaithai', 'sing song', and 'Raa teeti raar dee... daa'.
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Trivia
J. P. Chandrababu was a pioneer in introducing Western vocal styles, scatting, and rock-and-roll dance moves into Tamil cinema during the late 1950s. Lyricist Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram cleverly juxtaposed modern dance craze imagery with classical Shiva and Krishna lore.
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