- Lyricist
- Kamakodiyan
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Theeratha Vilaiyattu Pillai -1982
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Feb 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Theeratha Vilaiyattu Pillai' portrays a carefree, romantic youth who views life as an endless playground filled with joy, romance, and freedom. Comparing himself to a bee fluttering from flower to flower, he embraces love with lighthearted charm, transcending boundaries and societal limits.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Needhaanae puththagam naanthaanae maanavan”
Compares the beloved girl to a book and the protagonist to a student learning warm lessons in the 'college of youth'.
Imagery and Allegory
“Oru poovum oru vandum lala lallal laa”
Uses nature imagery of a bee ('vandu') and a flower ('poov') to symbolize romantic playfulness.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Mann meedhu sorkkangal / Muththaanai varkkangal”
Repetition of initial consonants/vowels across consecutive lines (e.g., 'Mann' and 'Muththaanai', 'Pon' and 'Ennodu').
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Trivia
The title phrase 'Theeratha Vilaiyattu Pillai' borrows its iconic opening from Subramania Bharati's famous poem describing Lord Krishna's mischievous nature. In this 1982 film track composed by Shankar-Ganesh, lyricist Kamakodiyan and singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam incorporate phrases in all four major South Indian languages (Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil) to highlight national unity through music.
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