- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Makkal En Pakkam
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and flirtatious duet from 'Makkal En Pakkam' (1987) revolves around two lovers dismissing formal traditional delays—represented by looking up auspicious dates in an astrological almanac (Panjaangam)—in favor of immediate romance. Through cheeky banter and poetic folk metaphors, the song captures their irresistible attraction, impatience, and joyful togetherness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Ethugai - Second letter rhyming)
“Solli kodukattuma / Alli anaikattumaa”
Tamil poetic rhyme where the second letter of consecutive lines share harmony, seen in 'Panjaangam' and 'Ada paai' (n sound harmony) as well as 'Solli' and 'Alli'.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Kenda meena paarthu paarthu / Kokku nadathuthu oru koothu”
The male lover's intent gazing is metaphorically compared to a hungry stork watching a carp fish in water.
Alliteration / Monaai
“Kenda meena paarthu paarthu / Kokku nadathuthu oru koothu”
Repetition of the initial sound 'K' across words in the line for musical cadence.
Did you know?
Trivia
The film 'Makkal En Pakkam' stars Sathyaraj and Ambika in lead roles. The track features dynamic music composed by Chandrabose with lyrics penned by Vairamuthu, who cleverly infused local folk expressions like 'Panjaangam yaenga' into a contemporary 1980s duet.
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