- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Jeeva (1988 Film)
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Feb 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a comical street-magic performance track from the film Jeeva (1988). The protagonist acts as a magician performing amusing tricks in front of a public crowd, assisted by his sidekick Sethu Sundaram. Using funny magic incantations, gibberish rhythmic chants, and streetwise charm, he claims he can turn men into women, transform ordinary tin cans into gold, and fix the personal troubles of the spectators. The song serves as a lighthearted comedic break in the film, relying heavily on vocal rhythm and interactive banter between the lead performer, his assistant, and the surrounding crowd.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Sandham (Rhythmic Magic Incantation)
“Saalaa kaalaa poolaa pippidi pippidi poo….oooo”
Use of rhythmic gibberish words to mimic traditional street magician spells and engage the crowd.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Mister vaareengalaa neengathaan / Sister aaringalaa”
Rhyming English loanwords and Tamil verb endings across consecutive lines for comedic effect.
Moni (Initial Rhyme/Consonance)
“Jambara rambara jambam….mm manthiram….”
Repetition of nasal and labial sounds creating a bounce and rhythm in the magical chant.
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Trivia
The film Jeeva (1988), starring Sathyaraj and Amala, featured music composed by Gangai Amaran, who also penned the lyrics for this fun comedy trickster song.
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