- Lyricist
- Anthony Dasan
- Singer
- Anthony Daasan
- Music director
- Masala Coffee
- Movie name
- Uriyadi
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Feb 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Sokka Vacha Pacha Kili from the film Uriyadi is a vibrant folk romantic track where the lover affectionately addresses his ladylove using rustic Tamil metaphors. He calls her a captivating green parrot and sweet sugarcane jaggery, playfully complaining about how she teases him, hides his heart, and acts shy whenever he expresses his affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Sokka vacha pacha kili”
Compares the beloved girl to a enchanting green parrot ('pacha kili').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Naanum senja vellakatti”
Compares the sweet girl to a block of jaggery ('vellakatti') made from sugarcane juice.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)
“Erimalaiya vedikaadhae”
Exaggerates her angry glance or harsh words to an erupting volcano ('Erimalai').
Internal Rhyme / Alliteration (Etukai / Monai)
“Maanae maanae uravunu nenachenae”
Repetition of sound patterns 'Maanae maanae' and 'Naanae naanae' to create rhythmic folk melody.
Did you know?
Trivia
This track was composed, written, and sung by Anthony Daasan for the 2016 acclaimed political thriller 'Uriyadi', directed by Vijay Kumar. The song showcases Anthony Daasan's signature acoustic folk style blended into modern indie-cinematic music.
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