- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Sundar Rajan, Vivek Sarathy, Mohan, Latha, Kousalya
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Vaali
- Movie release year
- 1999
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Mar 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic song frames life as a competitive sport and game where individuals must strive to make a mark and establish their legacy. Referencing Mahakavi Bharathiyar's progressive ideal that men and women are equal, the lyrics depict an ongoing rivalry and battle between sexes, generations (the 60s vs the 20s), and opposing sides.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Aaduthu oduthu aasaigal theduthu”
Repetition of initial vowel sounds in 'Aaduthu' and 'aasaigal' creates an energetic rhythm.
Etukai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Bhoomi piranthathu eppothu / Potti piranththum appothae”
Matching of second consonants/sounds in 'eppothu' and 'appothae'.
Rhetorical Question
“Yaarukku vettri yaar arivaaro”
Using reflective questions to emphasize the unpredictable outcomes of life's rivalries.
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Trivia
Written by lyricist Vaali for the 1999 hit movie 'Vaali', the lyrics subtly echo Mahakavi Bharathiyar's gender equality themes while delivering a high-tempo competitive song.
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