- Lyricist
- Vignesh Ramakrishna
- Singer
- M. M. Manasi
- Music director
- N. R. Raghunanthan
- Movie name
- Lockdown
- Movie release year
- 2025
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Jan 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song depicts the humorous and relatable plight of a young, stylish woman who faces constant rejection ('No') in her personal and professional endeavors despite her beauty, energy, and qualifications. Job offers elude her or get rejected by her conservative father, leading her to feel frustrated and confused. Simultaneously, the lyrics highlight her undeniable charisma. While she struggles with her career aspirations, her striking presence on the street easily captivates admirers and puts unwanted suitors ('Romeos') in their place, creating a fun contrast between her outer charm and inner struggles.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Azhagazhaga iva iruppale”
Repetition of words like 'Azhagazhaga' and 'Alai alaiyai' at the start of the lines enhances the poetic rhythm and accentuates her charm and laughter.
Iyaippu (End Rhyme)
“Azhagazhaga iva iruppale / Alai aliayaai ival siripaale”
Matching end sounds ('iruppale', 'siripaale', 'varuvaale', 'nadappale') create a melodic rhythmic flow typical of Tamil song verses.
Hyperbole (Exaggeration)
“Iva thalakeezha ninna kooda no thane”
Exaggerated imagery such as 'standing upside down' or 'putting ice on her head' is used to emphasize her endless streak of bad luck and rejection.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Alai aliayaai ival siripaale”
Her laughter is visually compared to rolling waves ('Alai alaiyai'), evoking beauty and fluidity.
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Trivia
Composed by N. R. Raghunanthan with lyrics by Vignesh Ramakrishna, this song from 'Lockdown' (2025) uses modern Tanglish slang ('troll', 'side-um', 'ice-ah', 'job') sang energetically by M. M. Manasi to capture the contemporary urban youth experience.
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