- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Sollathe Yarum Kettal
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Jan 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a triumphant celebration of success, wealth, and power. The protagonist rejoices at how his efforts have yielded lavish rewards beyond expectation, comparing his current status to that of an uncrowned king who holds total influence and command. He reflects on how prosperity bends rules and commands respect from all corners of society. In the later verses, he attributes his soaring fortune to good timing and destiny, noting how wealth brings luxury and love into his life. Penned by Vaali and rendered with exuberance by K. J. Yesudas, the track captures the swagger and unbridled confidence of a man who feels completely untouchable at the pinnacle of his achievements.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kettathu kidaiththathu kodi kanakkil”
Repetition of the 'K' consonant sound at the start of adjacent words creates a rhythmic opening cadence.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kettathu kidaiththathu / Pottathu mulaiththathu”
Matching second consonant 'tt' across lines establishes phonetic harmony.
Uruvagaim (Metaphor)
“Ichchaipatta pachchaikili enthan pakkamthaan”
Describing the beloved woman metaphorically as a 'pachchaikili' (green parrot).
Pazhamozhi (Proverbial Allusion)
“Kaalam neram udhavinaal kazhuthai kooda kudhiraithaan”
Use of a classic Tamil idiom highlighting how good fortune can elevate even the lowly ('donkey into a horse').
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Trivia
The song features music composed by the legendary duo Shankar-Ganesh and was sung by K. J. Yesudas. Lyricist Vaali integrated colloquial proverbs ('kazhuthai kooda kudhiraithaan') to give the song a catchy, grounded appeal suitable for a celebration sequence in 1980s Tamil cinema.
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