- Lyricist
- Rathna Kumar
- Singer
- Santhosh Narayanan
- Music director
- Santhosh Narayanan
- Movie name
- Gulu Gulu
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Jun 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song serves as a catchy character-defining track for the protagonist in 'Gulu Gulu'. It paints a portrait of an eccentric, kind-hearted wanderer who stays unfazed by life's hardships. Despite facing trouble or poverty, he maintains an empathetic soul, forgiving people easily and going to extreme lengths to help anyone in distress. The upbeat tone emphasizes his easygoing philosophy of 'vibing' through life regardless of circumstances.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Cooler ivan”
Comparing the protagonist to a pair of sunglasses ('Cooler') to emphasize his cool, soothing, and protective presence.
Monorhyme / Rhyme Scheme (Edhugai)
“Kannu koosaatha / Cooler ivan / Elavu kootaatha / Ezhra ivan”
Matching second consonants across consecutive lines, such as 'Kannu' and 'Elavu', and 'Cooler' and 'Ezhra'.
Contrast (Juxtaposition)
“Satta kilinji ninnaalum / V-i-b-e vibe pannuvaan”
Contrasting physical hardship ('shirt being torn') with mental resilience and positivity ('vibing').
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Trivia
The track was composed and sung by Santhosh Narayanan for the dark comedy 'Gulu Gulu' directed by Rathna Kumar. The director himself penned the lyrics, infusing modern slang like 'vibe' alongside playful rural Tamil colloquialisms.
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