- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Idhaya Kovil
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Aug 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Paattu Thalaivan' from the 1985 Tamil film 'Idhaya Kovil' is a joyful, romantic duet celebrating the power of music and love. The hero, depicted as a master of music ('Paattu Thalaivan'), sings of how music uplifts tired souls, bringing heavenly bliss that makes the entire world dance to its beat. His beloved joins him, praising his musical genius and expressing how his singing feels like a comforting lullaby.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monoreyme / Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
Tamil poetic rhyme where the second consonant of consecutive lines match, as seen in 'Sorndha' and 'Sertha' ('r' sound) as well as 'Paattu' and
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
'Thaalaattum nilave' (Moon that sings a lullaby) and 'Oviyam devi pol' compare the lover and her beauty to heavenly and artistic imagery.
Personification
'Paarvaigal pesudhae' (Glances speak) personifies looks and gazes as having a voice of their own.
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Trivia
'Idhaya Kovil' (1985) directed by Mani Ratnam features iconic music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Vaali. The tracks were rendered by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki, becoming huge chartbusters of the 1980s.
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