- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Mano
- Music director
- R. Pandiarajan
- Movie name
- Nethiyadi
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 9 May 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic song is an exuberant celebration of music, dance, and living youth to its fullest. The singer invites the audience to enjoy the rhythm, join in the dance with small steps, and clap along in appreciation without envy. Through playful metaphors, the lyricist highlights the fleeting nature of youth—comparing it to a temporary rental that must be fully enjoyed before it passes.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhyme / Monorhyme (Iyaibo) & Rhyming Endings
“Aattaththai paaththittu kaithattu / Kannpattu pogaamal paaraattu”
The lines end with matching rhyming endings like 'kaithattu' / 'paaraattu' and 'neththiyadi' / 'vetriyadi', providing rhythmic symmetry.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Vaalipa kaalam vaadakaiyaagum”
Youth is poetically compared to 'vaadagai' (rental), emphasizing its temporary and transient nature.
Repetition / Alliteration (Emon/Moni & Repetition)
“Chinna chinna step-pu vachchu saernthu aadu”
The words 'Chinna chinna' repeat for emphasis, creating a playful and inviting tone.
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Trivia
'Nethiyadi' (1988) is a Tamil comedy film directed by Pandiarajan, who also played the lead role. The soundtrack was composed by Pandiarajan himself, marking one of his notable works as a music director alongside his directorial career.
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