- Lyricist
- Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
- Singers
- Jikki, Tiruchi Loganathan
- Music director
- A. M. Rajah
- Movie name
- Vidivelli
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Aug 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful duet from Vidivelli (1960) uses driving a car as a vivid extended metaphor for navigating a romantic relationship. The female lead admonishes her lover to focus on the road instead of making advances while driving, reminding him that reckless driving leads to accidents. The male lead cleverly responds by comparing the obstacles of driving—such as sudden braking, rough roads, and flat tires—to the trials of love and restrained desire. Ultimately, both singers agree that staying on a straight, moral path in both driving and love leads to ultimate happiness and enduring harmony.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Extended Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Aasaikku break-u pottaal Heart punchar aagum….”
Compares automobile mechanics and driving situations (brakes, flat tires, steering, rough roads) directly to emotional aspects of love and relationship hurdles.
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kallum mullum undu / Kastam nastam undu”
Rhyming of the second syllable in consecutive lines ('Kastam' and 'Kallum' / 'Urgent-ta' and 'Vandi' patterns in rhythmic structure).
Code-mixing / Tanglish
“Stering en kaiyil undu / Heart punchar aagum….”
Integrating contemporary English automotive terms into Tamil poetry for humor and modern colloquial flair.
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Trivia
Although listed in some compilations as unknown, Vidivelli (1960) featured music composed by A. M. Rajah with lyrics written by Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam. This lighthearted song was performed by A. M. Rajah and P. Susheela, picturized on Sivaji Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi.
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