- Lyricist
- Vivek
- Singer
- Dhee
- Music director
- Santhosh Narayanan
- Movie name
- Meyaadha Maan
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Sept 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful, high-energy track expresses the overwhelming and giddy feelings of falling in love. The protagonist uses colloquial endearing terms like 'Rathinakatti' (precious gem) and 'Sakkarakaththi' (sweet potato) to describe his beloved, portraying how love pierces his heart like a dagger and spins him around. The lyrics whimsically compare a cup touched by the beloved to a magic lamp from which the genie of love emerges, showcasing his futile attempts to suppress these blooming feelings.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emonai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Aasa konjam undaagi / Meesa konjam kundaagi”
Matching second consonants across consecutive lines, such as 'Rathinakatti' and 'Sokki nikkiren', or 'Aasa' and 'Meesa'.
Metaphor
“Kaadhal bootham etti paakuthu”
Comparing the beloved's cup to Aladdin's lamp and love to a genie ('Kaadhal bootham') that peeks out.
Hyperbole
“Meesa konjam kundaagi / Rekka molaikudha”
Exaggerating physical sensations of love, such as growing wings ('Rekka molaikudha') and blood boiling ('Raththam kuthikudha').
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Trivia
'Meyaadha Maan' (2017) marked the directorial debut of Rathna Kumar and featured music composed by Santhosh Narayanan and Pradeep Kumar. The song 'Rathina Katti' highlights lyricist Vivek's signature style of blending everyday Madras slang with playful romantic metaphors.
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