- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singer
- Maria Kavitha Thomas
- Music director
- Sam C. S
- Movie name
- Puriyatha Puthir
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Mar 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Lola' (Yaavum Yaavumae) from Puriyatha Puthir is an empowering feminist anthem written by Madhan Karky and composed by Sam C.S. The song expresses bold themes of female liberation, self-sovereignty, and challenging patriarchal norms. The song calls out traditional objectification of women in literature, redefines dynamic gender roles, and celebrates women's supreme capability in education, love, and leadership.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monorhyme / Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Kaatchi pookalum naan thanae / Aatchi seivathu naan thanae”
Repeated line endings with 'naan thanae' creating a strong musical and assertive rhythm.
Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Kalvi athil naam than melae / Kalavi poril naam melae”
Second letter rhyming in consecutive lines ('ellam', 'maatriyae' / 'pothum', 'koolu').
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Meesai boomaigal ingundu / Aasai noolilae kattundu”
Comparing men to moustached dolls controlled by threads of desire ('Meesai boomaigal').
Simile (Uwamai)
“Mangalyan polae paayum / Enghal ennam vinnai muttum”
Comparing the rapid rise of female ambitions to the Mangalyaan satellite launch.
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Trivia
'Lola' was composed by Sam C.S. with lyrics by Madhan Karky for the thriller film Puriyatha Puthir (2017), starring Vijay Sethupathi and Gayathrie. The song is notable for its unusually progressive and radical lyrics challenging male-centric Tamil film song tropes.
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