- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Koyil Kaalai
- Movie release year
- 1993
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful song uses the simple metaphor of going to school and buying books to talk about life's essential lessons. It emphasizes learning good values that are universally understandable and easy to grasp for everyone, delivered in an encouraging and affectionate tone towards the listener.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (Rhyming Ends)
“Pallikkoodam pogalaamaa… / Adhukku puthagatha vaangalaamaa…”
The lines end with matching rhyming words like 'pogalaamaa' and 'vaangalaamaa', creating a playful musical cadence.
Epizeuxis (Repetition)
“Ada raasaavae raasaavae raasaavae vaa”
The term 'raasaavae' is repeated consecutively to express warmth, endearment, and rhythmic enthusiasm.
Anaphora / Parallel Structure
“Ellorukkum nalla paadam / Eppodhumae puriyum paadam”
Consecutive lines end with 'paadam' (lesson), reinforcing the theme of education and life lessons.
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