- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- Mano
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Enga Ooru Pattukaran
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Jul 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a joyful, affectionate tribute sung by a rural village singer to his beloved cow named Pechi. He praises her grace, fame, and unmatchable loyalty, declaring that no creature across seven surrounding lands can compare to her. He warmly calls out to her, asking her to listen to his music patiently without getting annoyed.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar / Epizeuxis (Repetition)
“Pechi pechi nee”
Immediate repetition of words like 'Pechi pechi' and 'Vaadi vaadi' to express intimacy and affection.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Un pola yaarumilla”
Rhyming ending syllables ('yaarumilla', 'perumilla', 'jeevan illa') creating a rhythmic flow in the verse.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Ezhooru cheemaiyilum”
Matching vowel sounds at the beginning of consecutive lines ('Ezhooru', 'Ettatha', 'Eppothum').
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Trivia
In the film 'Enga Ooru Pattukaran' (1987), music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, this track is affectionately sung to a cow named Pechi, showcasing the deep emotional bond between rural Tamil folks and livestock.
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