- Lyricist
- Na. Kamarasan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Thiramai
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Feb 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
En Paattu Nee Kettu from the 1985 Tamil film Thiramai is an energetic duet celebrating freedom, youthful expression, and the joyful power of music. The song expresses a spirit of liberation, particularly for women stepping out of domestic confines into the wider world, comparing this newfound liberty to gaining wings and discovering heaven. Written by Na. Kamarasan and composed by the duo Shankar Ganesh, the song highlights living in the moment regardless of time or constraints. Through vibrant vocal performances by P. Susheela and P. Jayachandran, it conveys a sense of unity, music, and carefree celebration.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Ullaasam aattam paattam venum / Oorrodu paattu paada venum”
Repetition of the ending sound '-venum' across lines 13-16 ('ullaasam aattam paattam venum', 'oorrodu paattu paada venum') creates a rhythmic cadence.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Siragu kondomae sorkkam kandomae”
Stepping out of the house into freedom is metaphorically expressed as growing wings ('siragu kondomae') and reaching heaven ('sorkkam kandomae').
Rhetorical Question
“Kaalamenna……neramenna”
Asking 'What is time? What is the hour?' emphasizes timeless joy and living entirely in the present moment without concern for time.
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Trivia
Thiramai (1985) is an action drama directed by Suresh, featuring musical scoring by the popular veteran duo Shankar-Ganesh. Lyricist Na. Kamarasan infused social themes of freedom into popular film song structures during this era.
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