- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Karthik Raja, Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Anjali
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Jun 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful interlude from the film Anjali captures children engaging in energetic call-and-response dialogue, blending English spoken instructions with mischievous Tamil rhymes. The sequence depicts kids mimicking adult expressions, issuing playful commands during games, and warning each other about the consequences of stepping out of line or getting scolded.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhukai (Second letter rhyme)
“Mella thazhuvi nirkka / Mel aadai nazhu nirkka”
The second consonant 'lla' / 'l' creates a subtle rhythmic harmony across lines.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Vittu vilagidunga / Vilaiyaatta niruththidunga”
The end suffixes '-idunga' rhyme across consecutive lines, providing a catchy rhythm for chorus repetition.
Internal Rhyme / Assonance
“Uthaipattu vathaipattu”
The matching '-pattu' sound in both words creates rhythmic cadence suitable for children's songs.
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Trivia
Anjali (1990) was directed by Mani Ratnam with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics by Vaali. The film featured a famous group of child actors whose group dynamics and games were depicted through innovative musical interludes.
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