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Lyrics & meaning

Pallikoodam Pogalama Male

From Koyil Kaalai · 1993

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Koyil Kaalai1993

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
Pallikkoodam pogalaamaa…Shall we go to school?
Adhukku puthagatha vaangalaamaa…Shall we buy books for that?
Male
Pallikkoodam pogalaamaa…Shall we go to school?
Adhukku puthagatha vaangalaamaa…Shall we buy books for that?
Ellorukkum nalla paadamA good lesson for everyone,
Eppodhumae puriyum paadamA lesson that is always easy to understand.
Ada raasaavae raasaavae raasaavae vaaOh dear king, come, come, come!
Male
Pallikkoodam pogalaamaa…Shall we go to school?
Adhukku puthagatha vaangalaamaa…hoi…Shall we buy books for that... hoi...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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Trivia

Although listed as unknown in some song metadata, the music for 'Koyil Kaalai' (1993) was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by his brother Gangai Amaran. The film starred Vijayakanth and Kanaka.

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