- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Samuel Group, Deepan Chakravarthy, G. Vidhyadar
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Kozhi Koovuthu (1982 Film)
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Oct 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This satirical folk song from the film Kozhi Koovuthu (1982) features a local villager recounting the modern troubles of his village to a returning soldier brother. The singer laments moral degradation, such as secret romances in the cornfield, and criticizes societal corruptions including power abuse by local bullies and rampant price inflation from annas to rupees. Presented with humor and catchy call-and-response dynamics, the song highlights the villager's predicament: revealing the truth causes embarrassment, yet staying quiet erodes honor. He ultimately calls upon the soldier brother to restore order and justice in the community.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ebagai / Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Adha sonnaa vetkkakedu / Naan sollaatti maanakedu”
Use of matching end rhymes 'vetkkakedu' and 'maanakedu' to create a catchy, rhythmic folk refrain that emphasizes moral conflict.
Satire and Contrast (Muran)
“Onnaraiyanaa kaaikariyai / Onnaaroopaa aakkiputtaainga”
Contrasting 'onnarai anna' (1.5 annas) with 'onnaroo pa' (1.5 rupees) to satirize severe inflation and price gouging in local markets.
Metaphor and Imagery
“Solaikkaattu moolaiyilae / Oru jodi onnu saernthuruchchu”
Using secret romance in the cornfield as a visual metaphor for local moral drift and changing societal norms.
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Trivia
Kozhi Koovuthu (1982) was directed by Gangai Amaran and scored by Ilaiyaraaja. The film starred Prabhu, Viji, and Suresh. The song utilizes authentic folk expressions penned by lyricist Vaali to provide lighthearted socio-economic commentary.
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