- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Raj Seetharaman, Vivek Sarathy
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Yaaro Azhaikirargal
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Sept 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a lively, high-energy track celebrating youthful exuberance, fun, and romantic flirtation. The protagonist playfully compares the intoxication derived from drinking alcohol with the natural thrill of beholding a beautiful woman, asserting that romantic attraction is vastly superior and far sweeter.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Thaen thaen thaen indha pengal”
Women are directly compared to 'thaen' (honey), highlighting their sweetness and irresistible charm.
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Va va va va chinna poovae”
The rapid repetition of 'Va va va va' and 'tha tha tha' builds rhythm, enthusiasm, and urgent persuasion.
Pun / Yamakam (Wordplay)
“Amma appa pechai kettu / Kettu pogathae”
The word 'kettu' is cleverly used twice in close proximity with different meanings: 'kettu' (listening) and 'kettu' (ruined).
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Trivia
The track from 'Yaaro Azhaikirargal' (1985) features music composed by the iconic music duo Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics written by the prolific Vaali, who was renowned for capturing colloquial, contemporary youth slang in 1980s Tamil cinema.
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