- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chorus
- Music director
- K. Bhagyaraj
- Movie name
- Aararo Aariraro
- Movie release year
- 1989
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Mar 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a lighthearted yet sharp satirical commentary on human behavior, societal norms, politics, and relationships from the movie Aararo Aariraro (1989). Through playful banter, the narrator labels various archetypes of society as 'loosu' (crazy or foolish)—including greedy husbands, submissive wives, lazy youths, corrupt leaders, and overly pessimistic philosophers. The broader message highlights that every human being exhibits a degree of irrationality or madness in their daily life, making eccentricity a universal human trait.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (Refrain / Monorhyme)
“Chorus :Loosungathaan”
Repetition of the word 'loosu' or 'loosungathaan' at the end of lines to emphasize the central satirical theme.
Edugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Male :Urakkam illaama irakkam illaama”
Matching of the second consonant in consecutive or paired lines like 'Urakkam' and 'Irakkam'.
Monae (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Uravum poi endru ulagam poi endru”
Matching of initial letters in words across a line, such as 'Uravum' and 'Ulagam'.
Satire (Nindha Stuthi / Parody)
“Sudhanthiram vanthaa subitcham varuminnu / Sonnavan loosu”
Using humor and direct labeling to critique social issues like dowry, political deception, and fatalism.
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Trivia
'Aararo Aariraro' (1989) was written, directed, and scored by K. Bhagyaraj, who also starred as the lead actor. Known for his witty screenwriting and observational humor, Bhagyaraj composed this track as a signature comic-philosophical anthem about human folly.
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