- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- Ilayaraja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- My Dear Marthandan
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Jan 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic song fragment expresses joy and celebration through movement and dance. It describes the state of ecstasy brought on by dancing and singing, while playfully prompting the listener to look closely and discern what is real among all the wondrous sights and excitement.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Internal Rhyme / Iyaibu
“Aaduthu paaduthu theduthu kooduthu”
Use of rhyming verbal forms ending with '-thu' to create a rhythmic speed in the verse.
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Aaduthu paar pala adhisayam / Aattaththilae idhu paravasam”
Repetition of initial vowel sound 'Aa' at the beginning of consecutive words/lines.
Refrain / Vocalic Chant
“Hoiyae hoiyae hoiyae hoiyae”
Repetition of cheerful rhythmic chants 'Hoiyae' to heighten the celebratory mood of the song.
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