- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Pozhuthu Vidinchachu
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Jan 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Ettu Dhisaiyum Suththi Varavaa' is a lively and playful Tamil rural song from the 1984 movie 'Pozhuthu Vidinchachu', featuring lyrics penned by Gangai Amaran. The song captures a joyful exchange filled with rustic warmth and romantic teasing. The protagonist expresses an eagerness to travel around hamlets, villages, and cities on a bicycle, playfully inviting her beloved ('mama') to join her as a companion rather than keeping his distance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Sogamaa irukkum / Thadaiyaa irukkum / Sorkkam irukkum”
The repetitive ending 'irukkum' across multiple lines creates a melodic rhythm typical of Tamil folk compositions.
Metaphor
“Medu pallam kallu mullum thadaiyaa irukkum”
Stones, thorns, and uneven paths ('medu pallam kallu mullum') serve as a metaphor for the hardships and challenges faced in life's journey.
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Patti thotti gramamellaam / Pattanamum cycle-lillae kandu varuvaen”
The second letter 'tti' ('ட்ட') in 'Patti' and 'Pattanamum' creates a harmonious phonetic rhythm.
Imagery
“Aanu onnu ponnu onnu namakku porakkum / Sorkkam irukkum”
Paints a vivid picture of ideal domestic bliss—raising children and creating a heavenly home together.
Did you know?
Trivia
The movie 'Pozhuthu Vidinchachu' (1984) starred Prabhu and Sulakshana in the lead roles. The film's music was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, featuring lyrics written by his younger brother Gangai Amaran, showcasing their classic 1980s rustic folk style.
Keep listening
Songs with a similar feeling
From the same album
More songs from Pozhuthu Vidinchachu
View albumSpot an issue?
Help us improve the lyrics or English translation.