- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- Ilayaraja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Dec 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This humorous and satirical song explores the role reversal and ironies involved in modern marriage arrangements. It cheekily depicts a situation where a son has to search for a suitable bride and companion for his own father, highlighting how traditional matchmaking has evolved into a commercial enterprise filled with mismatched expectations, astrological hurdles, and exorbitant brokerage fees. Through lighthearted commentary, the lyrics critique the commercialization of sacred bonds in the modern Kali Yuga age, where money and technicalities often override emotional compatibility, leaving yearning hearts without true companionship.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Irony / Satire
“Appaavukku paiyan vandhu ponnu thedum kaalamadiyooi”
The premise of a son searching for a bride for his father and managing his parents' marital prospects flips social roles to create satirical humor.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Aahaa kaalam kali kaalam... Kalyaanam vyaabaaram aachudhae”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Ka' across lines for rhythmic emphasis.
Metaphor
“Appaa kudumi paiyan kaiyil maattikkichu”
'Kudumi' (tuft of hair) is used as a metaphor for control or power over someone's life decisions.
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Trivia
'Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu' (1987) features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, starring Sivakumar and Ambika. The lyricist Gangai Amaran frequently penned witty, observational songs reflecting socio-cultural shifts in Tamil society.
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