- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Shankar Mahadevan, Dominique Cerejo
- Music director
- Ranjith Barot
- Movie name
- V.I.P
- Movie release year
- 1997
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Jul 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Netru No No' is an exuberant youth anthem from the movie V.I.P (1997) that celebrates living in the present moment without worrying about past regrets or future anxieties. The song rejects societal pressures, economic stress, and traditional constraints in favor of freedom, fun, and effortless living. It metaphorically compares youth to an unrestricted breeze that needs no passport and a VIP beyond any scrutiny. Throughout the track, the lyrics urge the younger generation to embrace modern times, discard outdated notions, and treat the world as their personal playground. Emphasizing a 'carpe diem' philosophy, the song portrays youth as the ultimate source of happiness, encouraging listener independence, spontaneous joy, and adaptiveness to a changing world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Netru no no / Naalai no no”
Repetition of the 'N' sound ('Netru', 'Naalai') at the beginning of adjacent lines creating a rhythmic beat.
Metaphor
“Poongatru neeyallava”
Compares an unburdened, free person directly to a gentle breeze ('Poongatru') that travels without restrictions or passports.
Metaphor
“Bhoomi nam bhoomi / Naam vilaiyadum panthagumae”
Compares the Earth to a ball used in games, symbolizing youth dominance and playfulness over the world.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Satellite kaalam aachu / Lifestyle-um maari pochu”
Rhyming endings ('aachu', 'pochu') that give the lyrics a modern, catchy song cadence.
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Trivia
The song 'Netru No No' from V.I.P (1997) features energetic dance performances by Prabhu Deva and Abbas. The film marked the Tamil debut of Bollywood composer Ranjit Barot, who created a modern, trendy soundtrack that resonated strongly with late-90s college youth. Sung dynamically by Shankar Mahadevan and Dominique Cerejo with lyrics by Vairamuthu, the song popularized contemporary Tanglish phrasing and young adult carefree philosophy in Tamil cinema.
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