- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singer
- Harihara Sudhan
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam
- Movie release year
- 2013
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Dec 2016
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Oodha Coloru Ribbon' is a highly popular, energetic Tamil folk-pop song from 'Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam' (2013). The track captures a lighthearted rural lover expressing his fascination with a girl who wears a purple ribbon. He comically praises her parents for bringing someone so stunning into the world, humorously claiming he wants to pay his respects to her father and mother.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Mathavanga nadanthu pona veethi verum veethi / Nee theruvil nadanthu pona enaku seithi thalaipu seithi”
Rhyming ending words ('veethi' and 'seithi') create a catchy, rhythmic flow typical of Tamil folk songs.
Metaphor & Simile
“Singaari un azhagu thaanae botha yethum beeru beeru”
Compares the girl's captivating beauty to the intoxicating effect of a cold beer.
Muran (Contrast)
“Mathavanga kadanthu pona thoosi verum thoosi / Nee kadanthu pona piragum kuliru ac window ac”
Contrasts the mundane presence of others (mere dust) with the cooling, mesmerizing presence of the heroine (like a window AC).
Anaphora / Repetition
“Oodhaa coloru ribbon.. unakku yaaru appan”
Repetition of the hook phrase builds energy and emphasizes the protagonist's comical obsession.
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Trivia
'Oodha Coloru Ribbon' was composed by D. Imman and sung by Hariharasudan, with lyrics by Yugabharathi. The song became a massive chartbuster upon release, winning Hariharasudan best male playback singer recognitions. Its catchy hook line and Sivakarthikeyan's energetic dance performance made it a staple track in Tamil pop culture.
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