- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- S. P. Sailaja
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Sathiyam Neeye
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Jan 2023
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This song is a playful, teasing track from the 1984 film Sathiyam Neeye, composed by Shankar Ganesh and penned by lyricist Pulamaipithan. Sung energetically by S. P. Sailaja, the heroine playfully mock-insults the hero with humorous comparisons, referencing Lord Ganesha's vehicle (the shrew/mouse), monkeys, ration shops, and traditional proverbs. The playful tone showcases banter between lovers or traditional teasing during a romantic setup.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Moonjooru maathiri aala konjam paarunga”
Comparing the person's face/physique humorously to a shrew mouse (Moonjooru maathiri aala konjam paarunga) and a monkey (Korangu mugam).
Emoni / Rhyme (Monnai & Ethirai)
“Korangu mugam ammaadi / Adhukku enna kannaadi”
Rhyming scheme and rhythmic repetition in phrases like 'Korangu mugam' and 'Adhukku enna kannaadi'.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vaaiyyaa vaa ration kadai”
Calling the person 'ration kadai' as a comical metaphor for distribution or clumsiness.
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Trivia
Pulamaipithan, known for his deep literary background, often infused folk idioms and playful street banter in commercial Tamil cinema songs. S.P. Sailaja, sister of S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, gave this track a vibrant, expressive vocal tone.
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