- Lyricist
- Ponnaruvi
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Puthir
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Aug 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Hero Hero Hero Hero' from the 1986 Tamil movie 'Puthir' is a playful, romantic track where the hero enthusiastically promises his lover a life of complete devotion, care, and domestic happiness. He humorously declares that he will happily take on daily household chores, sweep the house, feed her, bathe her, and treat her like a queen and a goddess. He assures her that if she trusts him, their life together will feel like heaven on earth. Throughout the track, he paints an idyllic picture of marriage filled with mutual affection, sweet intimacy, and lifelong togetherness, asking for her complete trust. With energetic vocals and lighthearted lyrics, the song expresses a lover's playful confidence in being the ultimate hero who will protect and cherish his partner forever.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Unnai naan ponnapola vachchiruppaen”
Compares the way he will cherish his beloved to how one carefully treasures gold ('ponnapola').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Inba kadalilae manam iniya padakilae”
Metaphorically describes happiness as an ocean ('inba kadal') and the human mind as a sweet boat ('iniya padagu') floating upon it.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Vanthuvidu en vannakkili / Thanthuvidu en ennappadi”
The second character sound 'nthu' (ந்) matches in 'Vanthuvidu' and 'Thanthuvidu', creating a rhythmic flow.
Eyalbu Navirtchi Ani (Natural Description)
“Seeraaga vaasal kootti naanaaga kolam pottu”
Depicts everyday household activities like sweeping the porch and drawing kolam in a natural, sweet tone.
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Trivia
The song features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics written by lyricist Ponnaruvi. Sung brilliantly by legendary playback singer K. J. Yesudas, it showcases a lighter, upbeat vocal style that contrasts playfully with his traditional classical-heavy renditions.
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