- Lyricist
- Justin Prabhakaran
- Singers
- S. J. Suryah, Sivam
- Music director
- Justin Prabhakaran
- Movie name
- Monster
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Apr 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic and comic song encapsulates the core theme of the 2019 film 'Monster', which centers around an infuriating, playful cat-and-mouse battle between a human protagonist (played by SJ Suryah) and an elusive, clever house rat. The lyrics feature a back-and-forth dialogue where the human threatens extreme, slapstick physical retaliation, while the rat playfully taunts him, asserting that it can hide anywhere—even in a pillar or a speck of dust—and mocking his failed attempts to protect his food.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Oda mudiyadhu / Oliya mudiyadhu”
The initial vowel 'O' is repeated across consecutive lines to create rhythmic flow ('Oda' / 'Oliya').
Wordplay / Pun
“Risk-u eduthu nee / En rusk-a edukkuriyae”
A humorous phonetic contrast between taking a 'risk' and stealing a 'rusk' (biscuit).
Onomatopoeia
“Thara thara-nnu izhuthu”
The sound/action phrase 'Thara thara' mimics the physical action of dragging something swiftly along the floor.
Colloquial Metaphor / Idiom
“Kitta vandha sethan sekar”
A popular Tamil pop-culture slang phrase ('sethan sekar') used metaphorically to mean 'you are completely finished/dead if you come near'.
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Trivia
In 'Monster' (2019), Justin Prabhakaran served as the film's music composer in addition to contributing lyrics. The film's storyline uniquely revolves around a protagonist who adheres to non-violence (Vallalar's philosophy) facing off against an incredibly troublesome rat that invades his apartment, making this track a central thematic piece for the movie's chaotic comedy sequences.
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