- Lyricist
- Muthamil
- Singer
- Manikka Vinayagam
- Music director
- Santhosh Narayanan
- Movie name
- Enakkul Oruvan
- Movie release year
- 2015
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Sept 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Kutti Poochi' from 'Enakkul Oruvan' (2015) is a cheerful and eccentric expression of a man falling deeply in love. He compares the fluttering, giddy feeling in his chest to a tiny insect crawling around inside his heart. He uses playful cultural metaphors, describing his beloved as sweet like 'kuchi mittai' (stick candy) and noting how her captivating smile utterly disarms him, leaving him trembling like a Tanjore doll and restless like a tethered elephant.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Urvagam)
“Ava dhaan kuchi mittai”
Compares the beloved directly to a 'kuchi mittai' (stick candy) to highlight her sweet and delightful nature.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Thanjavoru bomma pola Thathalikuren..naanum”
Compares the protagonist's helpless swaying and unstable mental state in love to a 'Thanjavur Bommai' (Tanjore bobblehead doll).
Simile (Uvamai)
“Katti potta yaanai aatam Mutti modhuren”
Compares his restless struggle against his overwhelming emotions to a captive elephant thrashing against its bindings.
Assonance / Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Katti potta yaanai aatam / Mutti modhuren”
Repetition of second letter consonants across lines for rhythmic flow (e.g., 'Katti' and 'Mutti', 'Thanjavoru' and 'Thathalikuren').
Did you know?
Trivia
Composed by Santhosh Narayanan for the psychological drama 'Enakkul Oruvan' (a remake of the Kannada cult hit 'Lucia'), this song features folk-infused vocal renditions by K. Sivasundaram and Ananthu, with lyrics penned by Muthamil.
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