- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Ninaithale Inikkum 1979 Film
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Dec 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic song from the 1979 film 'Ninaithale Inikkum', composed by M. S. Viswanathan and written by Kannadasan, captures an exuberant expression of joy, music, and cosmic celebration. The protagonist compares the euphoric power of music and youthful spirit to Lord Shiva's 'Aanandha Thaandavam' (dance of divine bliss), playfully challenging gods and demons alike while boasting about imaginative, larger-than-life feats. The lyrics mix philosophical wisdom with carefree swagger, referencing sacred chants alongside bold declarations of bridging regions like Malaysia and India through love and human connection. It celebrates a universal, open-hearted worldview where human emotion and music transcend physical boundaries.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Atisayokthi (Hyperbole)
“Vaanathilae yaeni vechu / Vaanavillai valachu vechen”
Extravagant exaggeration used to express creative energy and power, like putting a ladder to the sky or placing one's head in Malaysia and feet in India.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Padicha geethai / Kudicha bodhai”
Rhyming of the second consonant sound across consecutive lines ('di' in Padicha and Kudicha).
Moonaigal (Initial Alliteration)
“Vaanathilae yaeni vechu / Vaanavillai valachu vechen”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('Vaa' sound in Vaanathilae and Vaanavillai).
Refrain / Sacred Chanting
“Harae harae raamaa harae harae krishnaa”
The integration of traditional chants ('Hare Rama Hare Krishna') seamlessly into a modern upbeat pop track to convey spiritual ecstasy.
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Trivia
'Ninaithale Inikkum' (1979) was a landmark musical film directed by K. Balachander starring Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, shot extensively in Singapore and Malaysia. The line 'Malayaavil thalaiyai vaithu, Indiyaavil kaalai vaippom' directly reflects the film's setting and the connection between Tamil communities across Southeast Asia and India.
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