- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Mano
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Vellaiya Thevan
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Mar 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic folk song from 'Vellaiya Thevan' describes the protagonist teasingly praising his sister's daughter (niece), painting a vivid picture of her rural charm, distinctive long braided hair, and playful daily routine. He lightheartedly describes how she sits on the steps watching the village go by, carries simple porridge while adorning her hair with a single rose, and captivates the local young men with her confidence and beauty.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Akkaa magalukku sadai neelam / Adhuthaan avalukku adaiyaalam”
The matching rhyming sounds 'neelam' and 'adaiyaalam' at the end of consecutive lines create a rhythmic cadence characteristic of Tamil folk music.
Wordplay and Rhythm (Santham)
“Pakkaa padiyilae mukkaa padi”
Use of traditional Tamil volumetric measurement terms ('Pakkaa' and 'Mukkaa') paired with 'padi' (step/measure) creates a catchy phonological rhythm.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Uppu kanji koodaiyilae / Oththa rosa kondaiyilae”
The suffix '-yilae' is repeated across lines ('koodaiyilae' and 'kondaiyilae') to maintain a sweet, continuous lyrical bounce.
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Trivia
'Vellaiya Thevan' (1990) features a soundtrack composed by maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Vaali. Vaali utilized authentic village idioms and rhythm patterns to make the folk song catchy and culturally grounded for the rural setting of the film.
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