- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- Sankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Aval – 1972 Film
- Movie release year
- 1972
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Apr 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic youth-centric song serves as a motivational call to the younger generation, reminding them that the future lies in their hands. It celebrates the vitality, romance, and freedom of adolescence and early adulthood, comparing youth to a stage where one must enjoy life's beauty while it lasts.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Velvettu maeni konda / Manjal vanna maangalukku”
Comparing young women to 'manjal vanna maangal' (golden deer) and their soft skin to velvet ('velvettu maeni').
Simile / Hyperbole
“Udal vairam paaindhu kedakku”
Comparing the physical strength and vigor of youth to diamond ('udal vairam').
Imagery (Uvamaikani)
“Kili mozhigal pesum paavai / Pani paarvaiyai kandu”
Using the expression 'kili mozhigal' (parrot-speech) to depict sweet, innocent speech, and 'pani paarvai' (dewy gaze) to evoke youthful affection.
Internal Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Azhagiya roja anubavi raaja”
Rhyming 'roja' and 'raaja' at the ends of rhythmic phrases for musical impact.
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Trivia
Written by the iconic lyricist Vaali, this track reflects the rising trend of Western-influenced pop-rock youth anthems in 1970s Tamil cinema, encouraging responsibility alongside celebration among young adults.
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