- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Movie name
- Kaaka Muttai
- Movie release year
- 2014
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Oct 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from Kaaka Muttai addresses class bias, superficial judgment based on appearance, and the impact of modern consumerism on the underprivileged. Lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar questions why society measures human value by outward attire and skin color rather than character and hard work. The lyrics draw a powerful parallel between the natural color of a crow's egg and the unchangeable reality of one's roots.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodaru (Epizeuxis / Repetition)
“Karuppu karuppu”
Repeated words like 'Karuppu karuppu', 'Veruthu veruthu', and 'Nenachi nenachi' emphasize emotional intensity and continuous struggle in traditional Tamil poetic structure.
Uvamai (Simile)
“Kaathaadi pol”
Comparing lost self-respect or dignity blowing away in society to a kite floating in the wind.
Ummaithogai (Antithetical Pairing)
“Allum pagalum”
'Allum pagalum' pairs night and day together to denote non-stop, round-the-clock labor.
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Trivia
Kaaka Muttai (2014) was directed by M. Manikandan and featured music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar with lyrics by late National Award-winning lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar. The film won two National Film Awards, including Best Children's Film.
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