- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Vani Jairam, Chorus
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Andru Muthal Indru Varai
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Jan 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This festive song celebrates a newly married couple arriving at a grand mansion while interweaving social commentary on class struggle, justice, and hard work. The song begins with joyful folk rhythms and celebratory blessings for the couple, praising the groom's noble and fearless character, metaphorically describing him as a lion that triumphs over cunning foes.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor & Simile
“Maappillai manasu thangamunga / Nariyai tholurikkum singamunga / Vaanam polae endrum vaazhga”
Comparing the groom's heart to gold ('manasu thangamunga') and his bravery to a lion ('singamunga') fighting jackals, as well as wishing the couple live as vast as the sky ('vaanam polae').
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Jaadhikkoru needhiyillae / Needhikkoru jaadhiyillae”
Matching second consonants across lines, such as 'aa' in 'Jaadhikkoru' and 'Needhikkoru'.
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Uruthi mozhigal solvanga / Uyirai urinju kolvaanga”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'u' in 'Uruthi' and 'Uyirai'.
Antimetabole / Chiasmus
“Jaadhikkoru needhiyillae / Needhikkoru jaadhiyillae”
Reversing words in successive clauses to emphasize equality and justice.
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Trivia
The lyrics blend traditional Tamil marriage folk blessing songs (Naattupura Paattu) with Vairamuthu's signature social consciousness, asserting labor rights and anti-caste themes within a wedding context.
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