- Lyricist
- ‘Avinasi’ Mani
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Vijaya Bhaskar
- Movie name
- Aan Pillai Singam
- Movie release year
- 1975
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Oct 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song serves as a pragmatic and cynical commentary on the power of money in society. It asserts that wealth commands respect, obedience, and pleasure, making the world bow before those who possess it. With money, one can easily manipulate people and command their loyalty. Furthermore, the lyrics highlight the sycophancy that money breeds, illustrated through the classic idiom of people agreeing that a white crow exists just to please a rich person. It concludes that everyone is ultimately a slave to financial power, urging the listener to accumulate wealth to navigate and enjoy life effectively.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Alliteration)
“Saerththuko kaasu saerththukko”
Repetition of the initial sound 'S' across words in the line for rhythmic effect.
Idiom / Hyperbole
“Vellai kaakka ondru angae poguthendru sonnaal”
'Vellai kaakka' (white crow) is an idiom used to illustrate extreme flattery where sycophants agree with absurd statements made by wealthy individuals.
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Selvam irunthaal ulagam vanagum”
The refrain 'Selvam irunthaal ulagam vanagum' is repeated continuously to emphasize the core philosophy of the lyrics.
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Trivia
'Aan Pillai Singam' (1975) featured lyrics written by 'Avinasi' Mani, a well-known writer and lyricist in Tamil cinema recognized for his witty and socially reflective songs during the 1970s.
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