- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Neol James, A. R. Rahman, G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- May Madham
- Movie release year
- 1994
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Dec 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This buoyant excerpt celebrates carefree happiness and the joy of living in the present moment. Using the playful imagery of a sparrow, the lyrics encourage letting go of anxieties and allowing happiness to overflow, declaring that life itself becomes a paradise when experienced with uninhibited joy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Repetition (Adukku Thodar)
“Sittu kuruvi sittu kuruvi”
The phrase 'Sittu kuruvi' is repeated successively to create a playful and rhythmic cadence.
Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai)
“Aanadhu aagattum aanandham koodudhu”
The repetition of the initial 'Aa' sound in 'Aanadhu', 'aagattum', and 'aanandham' gives the line a harmonious poetic rhythm.
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Trivia
The soundtrack for May Madham (1994) was composed by A. R. Rahman, featuring iconic lyrics by Vairamuthu. The film is known for its celebrated musical album.
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