- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Kunal Ganjawala, S. P. B. Charan
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Boys
- Movie release year
- 2003
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Jun 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Please Sir' is a soulful and earnest plea from a group of talented young musicians seeking a breakthrough opportunity in the music industry. They address an established mentor or music director, asking for a chance to turn their creative dreams into reality. Through vivid imagery, the youth depict their musical passion as capable of reaching the moon and summoning musical storms. Using poetic metaphors crafted by lyricist Vaali, the singers compare themselves to migratory birds and the mentor to the Vedanthangal bird sanctuary. They convey that a single glance from the mentor acts like a gramophone needle, transforming the chaotic spin of their lives into a beautifully playing vinyl record.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Naangal koodugindra Vedanthaangal neengal”
Compares the mentor/producer to the Vedanthangal bird sanctuary where young musical 'birds' nest and perform.
Extended Metaphor / Imagery
“Paarvai mul engal meedhu Padhigindra neram Sutri varum engal vaazhkai Isai thattu aaghum”
Compares the mentor's attentive gaze to the needle of a gramophone player and their lives to a musical record.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navirtchi)
“Engal viralgal nilavin meedhu ThaaLam poda neelaadhaa…”
Exaggerates their artistic reach by imagining their fingers tapping rhythms on the moon and plucking lightning strings.
Iyaibu (Rhyme)
“Engal mughavari konjam kodungal / Engal kanavukku kai kodungal”
Use of end rhymes like 'kodungal' across consecutive lines to create a rhythmic plea.
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Trivia
Composed by A. R. Rahman for director Shankar's hit film 'Boys' (2003), this track depicts the struggle of young college students attempting to form a musical group named 'Boyz'. The lyrics were written by legendary poet Vaali, showcasing his ability to write youthful, contemporary songs blending Tamil metaphors with western phrases.
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