- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Mano, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Kolangal
- Movie release year
- 1995
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Sept 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This lighthearted and satirical song penned by Vaali highlights the concept of recycling old ideas into modern trends. Using witty Tamil idioms and cultural references, the song humorously accuses North Indian music industries of copying South Indian tunes, compares recycled ideas to re-grinding already ground batter, and notes that modern inventions like 'volleyball' or 'puffed-sleeve blouses' are merely ancient Tamil traditions re-branded as contemporary fashion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Analogy / Idiom
“Oruthan arachu vecha maaveduthu thirumba arachiduraan”
The line 'Oruthan arachu vecha maaveduthu thirumba arachiduraan' (Grinding already ground batter) is a famous colloquial Tamil idiom used to describe unoriginal, repetitive, or derivative work.
Irony / Satire
“Paatti potta buff ravikka fashion endru vandhiduchu”
The lyrics mock modern novelty by showing that what people call 'fashion' today is simply what grandmothers used to wear, highlighting the cyclical nature of culture.
Monai (Initial Assonance)
“Paatti potta buff ravikka”
The repetition of the initial 'P' sound ('Paatti' and 'Potta') serves as a traditional Tamil poetic device enhancing rhythm.
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Trivia
The movie 'Kolangal' (1995) was directed by veteran director I. V. Sasi and starred Jayaram and Kushboo. The soundtrack was composed by famous composer Deva, who is known for embedding vibrant local folklore and humor into his songs.
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