- Lyricist
- Gana Kadal
- Singers
- Teejay, Gana Kadal
- Music director
- Balamurali Balu
- Movie name
- Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Apr 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This upbeat Gana track is a lively, humorous anthem exploring drinking culture and camaraderie among young men. Initially, the singer praises the bar as a egalitarian space free from social divisions where alcohol brings joy and relief from sadness. As the song continues, it takes a self-deprecating turn, detailing the singer's romantic failures, social media rumors, and embarrassing drunken antics, culminating in a comedic plea for forgiveness from everyone he alienated.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Saathi maathamae illa barukulla / Nee kudikathavana kaatu oorukulla hoi”
The second letters of 'Saathi' and 'Nee' (in 'barukulla' / 'oorukulla') or 'Sogam' and 'Sorgam' match, creating standard Tamil rhythmic flow.
Refrain / Repetition
“I am so sorry”
The phrase 'I am so sorry' is repeated continuously for comedic emphasis on hangover remorse.
Hyperbole
“Sogam parantha sorgam than bossu”
Exaggerating the bar environment as a heavenly realm once sadness vanishes.
Did you know?
Trivia
The track is from the 2018 Tamil adult horror-comedy film 'Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu', directed by Santhosh P. Jayakumar. The soundtrack was composed by Balamurali Balu, and the lyrics employ authentic Chennai 'Gana' slang popular among youth.
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