- Lyricist
- Pa. Vijay
- Singer
- Shalini
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Punnagai Poove
- Movie release year
- 2002
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Mar 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and youthful track from the film Punnagai Poove celebrates the irresistible charm, cool attitude, and modern lifestyle of a handsome young man. Through catchy metaphors and contemporary slang, the lyricist paints a picture of a guy who captivates women everywhere he goes. The singer describes his appealing physique, sharp stylish glance, and magnetic persona, playfully teasing him while expressing her deep attraction and asking him to love her in return.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Jogging seiyum cesar / Swimming seiyum razor / Kanngal rendum heater / Ivannthaan penngal sweater”
Extensive use of English loan-words ending with identical rhyming sounds across consecutive lines (cesar, razor, heater, sweater).
Onomatopoeia & Rhythm
“Ziz-zag nadaiyil vanthu / Zoom-zoom paarvai thanthu / Lub-dub beettil nindru”
Use of rhythmic and echoic English/phonetic words like 'Ziz-zag', 'Zoom-zoom', and 'Lub-dub' to create an auditory sense of motion and heartbeat.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kanngal rendum heater / Ivannthaan penngal sweater / Thekkil seitha baagam”
Comparing his eyes to a heater, his presence to a sweater in winter, and his body to sculpted teak wood.
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Trivia
The soundtrack for Punnagai Poove (2002) was composed by Deva, with lyrics written by Pa. Vijay. The song prominently features early-2000s trendy English loan-words to reflect the urban youth culture and college-centric themes popular in Tamil cinema during that era.
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