- Lyricist
- T. Rajendar
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Kulakozhunthu
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Apr 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and teasing folk song uses rustic allegories to warn a young, overconfident man about the perils of succumbing to foolish desire. The lead singer compares the youth's burgeoning hubris to a crab growing too large for its burrow, humorously poking fun at his appearance and demeanor. She cautions that pursuing love recklessly will only lead to humiliation and loss of control, just as foolishly attempting to catch a wild deer causes one to trip and bite the dust. Through energetic folk rhythm and sharp banter, the lyrics mock his vanity and urge him to stay humble and realistic.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethukai (Second Letter Assonance)
“Nandu kozhuththaa valaiyinilae / Pendu kedachchaa valainju koduththaa”
Matching of the second consonant sound across consecutive lines, such as 'Nandu' and 'Pendu'.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Thappi vantha kaithi polae”
Comparing the youth's appearance and suspicious behavior directly to an escaped prisoner ('Thappi vantha kaithi polae') and a fox ('Nariya polae').
Iyaibu (Epiphora / Rhyming Refrain)
“Enna nadakkum chinna pullae”
Repeated line-ending refrain 'chinna pullae' across multiple verses to build rhythm and playful direct address.
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Trivia
The track 'Nandu Kozhuththaa' from Kulakozhunthu (1981) features multi-hyphenate artist T. Rajendar as the lyricist writing for legendary composer M. S. Viswanathan. Playback singer L. R. Eswari, famous for her unique high-energy playful renditions in Tamil cinema, delivers the energetic vocals suited to the rustic banter.
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