- Lyricist
- Gaana Bala
- Singer
- Gaana Bala
- Music director
- Santhosh Narayanan
- Movie name
- Cuckoo
- Movie release year
- 2014
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Mar 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Enda Mapla' is a lively, upbeat Gaana song from the movie Cuckoo (2014) that offers a carefree philosophy on life. Written and sung by Gaana Bala with music composed by Santhosh Narayanan, the song urges listeners not to waste time worrying or grieving over life's troubles. Using casual street slang, colloquial humor, and references to contemporary pop culture, it portrays life as a fleeting pastime ('time pass') where one should seize every opportunity, no matter how small.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Nethu mazhaiyila molacha kaalan ne”
Compares an overly fragile or inexperienced person to a mushroom that just sprouted in yesterday's rain and can easily be blown away by a gust of wind.
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Neththi mela naathu nattu / Nethu mazhaiyila molacha kaalan ne”
The second consonant sound 'th' (த்) is repeated across the starting words 'Neththi' and 'Nethu'.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Don’t worry be happy / Take it easy come baby”
The lines end with rhyming English words ('happy' / 'baby'), creating a catchy rhythmic cadence.
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Trivia
The song 'Enda Mapla' features in the romantic drama 'Cuckoo' (2014), directed by Raju Murugan. The movie's music was composed by Santhosh Narayanan, and this particular track was written and performed by Gaana Bala, who brought his trademark Chennai Gaana aesthetic to the album. The lyrics lightheartedly reference popular South Indian actresses like Namitha, Nayanthara, Tamannaah, and Samantha as ringtones and celebrity crushes, adding a grounded, street-smart flavor to the song.
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