- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Karthik
- Music director
- Mickey J. Meyer
- Movie name
- Inidhu Inidhu
- Movie release year
- 2010
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Apr 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Inidhu Inidhu is a vibrant youth anthem celebrating college life, friendship, and the sweetness of student days. Written by Vairamuthu, the song captures the transition from a restricted life at home to the wild freedom of college campus life. It touches upon everyday student experiences such as cellular phones, SMS texts, internet browsing, Sunday laziness, Monday excitement, and sweet romantic glances.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Kootukul puzhuvai pol / Kaatukul mayilai pol”
Compares home life to a caterpillar in a cocoon ('Kootukul puzhuvai pol') and college life to a peacock soaring in the wind ('Kaatukul mayilai pol').
Repetition (Adukku Thodar)
“Inidhu inidhu”
Repeated emphasis on the word 'Inidhu' (Sweet) throughout the song to establish a cheerful, nostalgic, and joyful mood.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Malargalin maanadu / Kangalin saapadu”
Describes women as a visual feast ('Kangalin saapadu') and a gathering of flowers ('Malargalin maanadu').
Simile (Uvamai)
“Nathimel sellum pon iraginai pola”
Compares the smooth and effortless passage of young life to a golden feather gently floating down a river.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Inidhu Inidhu' (2010) is the official Tamil remake of the iconic 2007 Telugu blockbuster 'Happy Days'. The music was composed by Mickey J. Meyer, who retained his original catchy melodies from the Telugu soundtrack while lyricist Vairamuthu adapted the song for Tamil youth culture.
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