- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Vetrikani
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Feb 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Naan Irukkaen Kavalai Vidu' is a energetic dance track from the 1985 Tamil film 'Vetrikani', composed by the musical duo Shankar-Ganesh and rendered exuberantly by Malaysia Vasudevan with lyrics written by Vaali. The song serves as a celebratory, high-octane stage performance track showcasing charisma, confidence, and youthful vigor. The protagonist reassures the audience to cast away their worries and immerse themselves in the joy of rhythm, dance, and romance. Through vibrant imagery, he compares himself to a butterfly flitting around silk flowers and a prominent leader among youth destined to win accolades and create history. The tracks lively beats, fast-paced scattings, and upbeat chorus reflect 1980s Tamil commercial cinema dance anthems.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ezhugai (Rhyme) / Rhyming Couplet
“Naan irukkaen kavalai vidu / Aattaththai paar maalai idu”
End-rhymes such as 'kavalai vidu' and 'maalai idu' create a rhythmic catchiness suitable for a dance song.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Haei pattu poovai vattam podum / Pattaampoochchi naanammaa”
The singer metaphors himself to a butterfly ('Pattaampoochchi naanammaa') hovering over silk flowers to drink nectar.
Metaphor / Imagery
“Medai melae paayum minnal aadu thendral”
Describing performance skills as 'Medai melae paayum minnal' (lightning leaping across the stage) and 'aadu thendral' (dancing breeze).
Onomatopoeia / Scatting
“Sharapathapathapathaparapappaa sharapathapathapathaparapappaa”
Use of rhythmic vocalizations like 'Sharapathapathapathaparapappaa' and 'Chachchachcha' to build musical tempo and excitement.
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Trivia
Malaysia Vasudevan was frequently the go-to vocalist for upbeat, highly expressive stage performance numbers in 1980s Tamil cinema. The duo Shankar-Ganesh incorporated Western disco and latin percussion elements (such as cha-cha beats) in this song to complement Vaali's energetic lyricism.
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