- Lyricist
- Arivumathi
- Singer
- Janagaraj
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Devathai
- Movie release year
- 1997
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Jun 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and humorous excerpt uses absurdist imagery, such as a rooster asking for Coca-Cola and camels drinking milk, setting Dubai as a magical or exaggerated land where anything strange can happen. It carries a lighthearted, rhythmic folk-style tone that teases a young boy about his truthfulness and relationships.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia
“Kokkarako kozhi”
The word 'Kokkarako' mimics the natural sound of a rooster crowing.
Epizeuxis (Repetition)
“Male :Aah dubai aah dubai aah dubai”
The rapid repetition of words like 'dubai', 'payyan', and 'meiyan' adds rhythmic energy and comedic emphasis.
Ethai / Rhyme
“Unmaiyilae meiyan meiyan meiyan”
The rhyming pattern between 'payyan' and 'meiyan' creates a catchy poetic cadence.
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Trivia
Devathai (1997) was directed by Nassar, who also starred in the lead role, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Lyricist Arivumathi crafted these humorous lines to fit the quirky and fantasy-tinged narrative of the film.
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