- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, T. L. Maharajan
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Sivappu Malli
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Oct 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song serves as a dramatic character portrait of a morally corrupt, brazen character within the narrative of the film. He proudly proclaims his dominance over the town as a self-styled king who indulges in hedonistic pleasures without shame. He acknowledges that society views him as a rogue and a liar, yet he cynically defends himself by claiming he doesn't engage in secret cowardice or hypocrisy like others. Through a mix of arrogance, dark humor, and defiance, the speaker accepts his villainous reputation while asserting his tough demeanor. He concludes by breaking the fourth wall, inviting the audience to watch the rest of the unfolding drama to witness his full story and actions.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Naan pollaathaavan mei sollaathavan... kollaathavan... kallaathavan”
The lyrics use repeating end-rhyme suffixes (-aathavan) across multiple consecutive lines to create a rhythmic, chant-like cadence.
Ethugai (Second Letter Assonance)
“Aalaanaalum aalu / Naan azhuththamaana aalu”
The second consonant sound ('zh' / 'l' family) creates phonetic harmony between lines.
Irony / Sarcasm
“Oru paavam illaathavan / Endrum vazhi maari sellaathavan”
The speaker sarcastically calls himself 'sinless' and 'one who never strays' immediately after boasting about his wicked deeds and drinking others' tears.
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Trivia
Sivappu Malli (1981) was a prominent revolutionary-themed film directed by Rama Narayanan, starring Vijayakanth and Chandrasekar. The music for the film was composed by the popular duo Shankar-Ganesh, with lyrics penned by Vairamuthu. The movie was a major success that established Vijayakanth's image as an action hero fighting against socio-economic oppression.
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