- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Anbu Chinnam
- Movie release year
- 1989
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Mar 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and upbeat song from Anbu Chinnam (1989), sung with high energy and theatricality by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam under Ilaiyaraaja's composition, revolves around a lighthearted justification of hedonistic pleasures like drinking, dancing, and romantic desire. The protagonist humorously expresses how his noble intentions often end up in chaos—referencing the popular Tamil idiom of trying to sculpt Ganesha but making a monkey instead. Through witty lyrics written by Vaali, the song argues that worldly attraction is natural, invoking Lord Krishna's mythical reputation with women. Reminding the listener that life is short and death is unpredictable, the song urges everyone to let go of strict rules, enjoy life while they can, dance, and drink whenever the opportunity arises.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Proverb / Cultural Idiom
“Pillaiyarai nenachu naan thaan pidicha podhum korungu achae”
Refers to the classic Tamil proverb 'Pillaiyar pidikka korungachu' which means attempting to do something good/sacred but messing it up completely.
Metaphor
“Kanni poongodiyai kandaal”
Compares a young maiden to a delicate, flowering vine ('Poongodi').
Code-Mixing / Tanglish
“I am sorry so sorry”
Blends English conversational phrases ('I am sorry so sorry', 'Yes boss') into classical Tamil lyricism to create a modern, comedic tone.
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Madhu unna sattam…yaar pottadhu”
Features second-letter rhyming between 'Madhu' (dh) and 'Vaazh' (z/dth) sound structure in Tamil rhyming patterns.
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Trivia
The famous line 'Pillaiyarai nenachu pidicha podhum korungu achae' is one of the most widely recognized Tamil folk idioms, popularized in mainstream film lyrics by lyricist Vaali. S. P. Balasubrahmanyam's vocal delivery in this track is renowned for its improvisational laughters, spoken voice modulations, and expressive character acting through singing.
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