- Lyricist
- Pa. Vijay
- Singers
- Tippu, Srivardhini, Premgi Amaren
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Winner
- Movie release year
- 2003
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Nov 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Mathapoo Pechukkaari is a lively, romantic song from the movie Winner (2003), composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and penned by Pa. Vijay. The hero playfully praises his lover's breathtaking beauty and charm, describing her words as sparkling fireworks, her complexion as pure as white conch shells and butter, and her eyes as mesmerizing. The song celebrates womanhood with poetic hyperbole, emphasizing how a woman can be as delicate as a blossom yet possess immense power to captivate a man's heart. Throughout the track, a friendly and flirty banter ensues between the lead couple. The protagonist demands affectionate kisses and promises of togetherness, while the female lead playfully teases him by backing out of her promises. The upbeat rhythm and cheerful lyrics make it a celebratory track highlighting love, wedding festivities, and youthful romance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Mathapoo pechukkaari”
Compares the heroine's speech directly to sparkling fireworks ('Mathapoo pechukkaari').
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Ava saela noolil imaiyathaiyum katti iluppaa”
Exaggerates a woman's charm by stating she can tie up the giant Himalayan mountain range with just a thread of her saree.
Second-letter Rhyming (Edhugai)
“Mathapoo pechukkaari / Kithappu kannukkaari”
The second consonant sound 'th' rhymes between 'Mathapoo' and 'Kithappu'.
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Trivia
The soundtrack of 'Winner' (2003) was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The film starred Prashanth and Kiran Rathod in lead roles, and this song features colourful, high-energy choreography typical of early 2000s Tamil commercial cinema.
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