- Lyricist
- Karthik Netha
- Singers
- Nikhita Gandhi, Saisharan, Mark Thomas
- Music director
- Justin Prabhakaran
- Movie name
- Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Dec 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Hey Reengaara' from 'Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren' captures a whimsical, quirky, and eccentric vibe that mirrors the film's playful story. Written by Lyricist Karthik Netha, the track describes a protagonist who is eccentric, unpredictable, and endlessly full of silly tales, yet remains irresistible and beloved by those around him. The lyrics combine lighthearted romantic banter with dramatic, comical references to Lord Yama and battle metaphors. At its core, the song celebrates living spontaneously without giving direct answers to life's serious questions—encapsulated by the signature punchline 'Oru nalla naal paathu solren' (I'll find a good day and tell you). It blends modern Tanglish expressions ('You are so crazy', 'Chill honey honey') with traditional Tamil imagery to create a stylish, upbeat energy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (Rhyming Endings)
“Agila ulaga aruvai kathaiyin thilagamae / Sagala manamum virumbi rasikkum uruvamae”
Lines 14 to 17 end with rhyming suffixes ('thilagamae', 'uruvamae', 'oruvanae', 'pidikumae'), creating a rhythmic and catchy poetic flow.
Ethugai (Second Letter Assonance)
“Agila ulaga... / Sagala manamum...”
The second consonant 'gi/ga' matches across the consecutive lines ('Agila' and 'Sagala'), establishing traditional Tamil structural harmony.
Oxymoron / Contrast
“Athae anal meethilae / Nila kudai aguthae”
Contrasts intense heat/fire ('anal') with the cooling relief of a moon umbrella ('nila kudai'), symbolizing how love or madness offers cool relief in the midst of turmoil.
Metaphor
“Itho mazhai oonjalaai”
Compares rain to a swing ('mazhai oonjalaai'), metaphorically expressing a feeling of being delightfully tossed around by emotions.
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Trivia
'Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren' (2018) is a dark comedy film starring Vijay Sethupathi and Gautham Karthik. The music for the film was composed by Justin Prabhakaran. The lyrics were written by Karthik Netha, who is known for his unique, quirky, and deeply evocative Tamil phrasing.
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