- Lyricist
- Poonguyilan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Veetuku Oru Kannagi
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Jan 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song is a playful and romantic track where the female singer teases a young bridegroom (chinna maappillai). She metaphorically describes a young woman as a fresh flower that has taken the form of a girl, ready to fulfill his romantic desires if he expresses them. Through lively onomatopoeic sounds, bird calls, and vibrant imagery of jasmine garlands and trapped sparrows, the song captures the excitement, intimacy, and joyful celebration surrounding young love and marital togetherness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Katti vachcha mallich chendu kanakku”
Compares the delicate, sweet nature of the young bride/girl to a tied bundle of jasmine flowers using the comparative word 'kanakku' (like).
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Poovu onnu ponnaa vanthathu”
Metaphorically describes the heroine as a blooming flower that came in the form of a woman.
Ezhukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Chittu onnu sikkikkittu irukku / Katti vachcha mallich chendu kanakku”
The second consonant sound 'tt' is repeated in 'Chittu' and 'Katti', creating rhythmic harmony.
Onomatopoeia (Irattaik Kilavi / Anukaranai)
“Kookookukkukkoo kookookukkukkoo”
Use of rhythmic sound imitations like cuckoo birds ('kookookukkukkoo') and playful rhythmic syllables to set a playful mood.
Did you know?
Trivia
The song is featured in the 1984 Tamil film 'Veetuku Oru Kannagi', which explores family relationships and drama. Lyricist Poonguyilan utilizes rural folk-style imagery and rhythmic vocalizations to create an engaging duet atmosphere.
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