- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Lorry Driver Rajakannu
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Apr 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Singaari Neethaan En Sangeetham from Lorry Driver Rajakannu (1981) is a playful, romantic track sung with immense energy by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam under M. S. Viswanathan's musical direction, with lyrics penned by Kannadasan. In the song, the hero flirtatiously addresses his lover as his music and source of happiness, challenging her to a playful battle of wits and dance. He metaphorically compares her to precious gold in a chest and himself to a restrained lion, painting a vivid picture of romantic banter and chemistry. The song conveys themes of passionate longing, musical synergy, and cheerful celebration as the lovers tease each other, celebrating their union where speech and music blend seamlessly into one.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhyme / Emonai & Ethirai
“Singaari neethaan en sangeetham / Oiyyaari naanthaan un santhosam”
Matching end-rhymes ('sangeetham' / 'santhosam') and opening rhythmic pairing ('Singaari' / 'Oiyyaari') establish a bouncy rhythm.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Pettikkul irukkum thangam nee / Kattukkul kidakkum singam naan”
Comparing the heroine to gold locked in a chest and the hero to a lion lying in restraint.
Alliteration (Moonaith Thodai)
“Ennodu potti pottu paaraendi”
Repetition of the 'p' sound in close succession ('potti pottu paaraendi') creates lyrical meter and cadence.
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Trivia
Lorry Driver Rajakannu starred Sivaji Ganesan in the lead role. The song highlights SPB's penchant for mixing playful English expressions ('Hey you... how about you darling') into Tamil melodies, which was a popular trend during the early 1980s in Tamil film music.
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