- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Karthik
- Music directors
- Karthik, Rajhesh Vaidhya
- Movie name
- Album Songs 2021
- Movie release year
- 2021
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Jan 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses a joyous, carefree celebration of youth, freedom, and night life. It advocates setting aside rigid social norms and rules once night falls, embracing music, dance, romance, and untamed happiness. The lyrics encourage living in the present moment, flying high, and celebrating life without worries about income or constraints.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second letter agreement)
“Raathirigal vandhu vittaal / Saathirangal odividum”
The second consonant sound 'th' (த்) matches in 'Raathirigal' and 'Saathirangal'.
Muran (Contrast/Antonym)
“Inbamindri thunbamillai”
The contrasting words 'Inbam' (pleasure/joy) and 'Thunbam' (sorrow/pain) are juxtaposed to emphasize complete happiness.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Ilamai rathangal oorum / Udalil aanandham yerum”
The lines end with rhyming verbs 'oorum' and 'yerum'.
Alliteration / Monai
“Thithikka thithikka pesikkondu”
Repetition of the 'Thi' sound creates a rhythmic musical effect matching the sweet theme of the song.
Did you know?
Trivia
This track is originally the timeless classic 'Engeyum Eppodhum' from the 1979 film 'Ninaithale Inikkum', penned by the legendary lyricist Kannadasan, composed by M. S. Viswanathan, and sung energizingly by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.
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