- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Shoba Sekar
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Veetuku Oru Kannagi
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Jan 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a glamorous cabaret-style dance track celebrating nocturnal freedom, youth, and sensual allure. The female protagonist describes night time as a kingdom where youthfulness reigns supreme, free from daytime societal obligations and familial ties. She compares herself to exotic delights like Kabul grapes and Kashmir roses, identifying as a free night bird and a living doll of youth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile / Comparison (Uwamai)
“Kaabul thiratchai inippu / Kashmir roja sivappu”
Compares her sweetness and flush beauty to Kabul grapes and Kashmir roses.
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Iravu nera paravai naan / Ilamai vaazhum padhumai naan”
Refers to herself as a 'night bird' (Iravu nera paravai) and a 'doll of youth' (Ilamai vaazhum padhumai).
Rhyme / Monotony (Edhukai)
“Raaththiri dhinam vaalibam varum / Rajjiyam idhu hae haei”
Use of matching second letters in lines like Kaabul / Kashmir, and Raaththiri / Rajjiyam for rhythmic cadence.
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Trivia
Veetuku Oru Kannagi (1984) is a Tamil film starring Sivakumar and Sujatha. The lyrics were penned by Vaali, who was renowned for capturing the vibrant, modern energy of club and cabaret songs in 80s Tamil cinema while embedding poetic metaphors.
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