- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Poi Sollathe
- Movie release year
- 1971
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Aug 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and energetic Tamil song composed by K. V. Mahadevan features lyrics by Kannadasan that tease male vanity and bravado. sung from a spirited female perspective, the lyrics poke fun at a pompous man who acts tough but melts instantly around women. The song highlights a shift from traditional gender dynamics to modern female empowerment, comically declaring that arrogant men need to be put in their place.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyeibu (End Rhyme)
“Adikkira doopu adhil ivar toppu”
The rhyming words 'doopu' and 'toppu' at the end of half-lines create a rhythmic cadence.
Monai (Alliteration)
“Savaal vidum sandiyarai parungadi”
Repetition of the 'Sa' sound at the beginning of words 'Savaal' and 'sandiyarai'.
Ethirai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Andhakkaala aambalaikku pombala mattam”
The second letter 'n' matches in 'Andhakkaala' and 'Andru'.
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Trivia
This song is a classic example of Kavignar Kannadasan using colloquial modern terminology like 'doopu' (bluff) and 'toppu' (top) alongside traditional Tamil poetic devices to create catchy, comedic cinema lyrics.
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