- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- S. P. Sailaja
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Sabash (1984)
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Dec 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful dance track from the 1984 Tamil movie 'Sabash' features a seductive narrative filled with metaphors comparing love and attraction to nature and traditional games. The protagonist calls out to her partner, teasingly declaring that the 'lamb' or 'bird' (referring to herself or love) is finally caught. She invites him to indulge in romance, describing herself using imagery of peacocks, fresh roses, plantain leaves, and sweet nectar. The song celebrates youthful passion and romantic longing through lively rhythmic phrasing.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Aattukutty maattikitchu sabaash”
Compares the woman/love to a caught lamb ('Aattukutty maattikitchu') and a trapped bird ('Annakkili sikkikichchu').
Alliteration (Moonaai / Etukai)
“Annakkili sikkikichchu sabaash”
Use of repeating rhythmic sounds across lines like 'Aattukutty' and 'Annakkili'.
Rhyme and Onomatopoeia (Anupiraasam)
“Kulukulunnu vanthirukkaa”
Rhythmic repetition of 'Kolakolaiyaa' and 'Kulukulunnu' creates musical bounce.
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Trivia
The song is composed by the dynamic duo Shankar-Ganesh, featuring vocal rendition by S. P. Sailaja. The phrase 'Kolakolaiyaa munthirikkaa' references a popular traditional Tamil children's ring game, repurposed here creatively by lyricist Pulamaipithan for a playful romantic dance sequence.
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