- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singers
- Rahul Nambiar, Manasi
- Music director
- S. Thaman
- Movie name
- Pattathu Yaanai
- Movie release year
- 2013
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Feb 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This high-energy anthem celebrates living life to the fullest, embracing the present moment, and refusing to dwell on failures or temporary setbacks. The lyrics advocate for joy, carefree youthful energy, and a philosophical detachment from worldly greed (land, wealth, and romance), pointing out the impermanence of human life. Through playful street metaphors like turning a broken egg into an omelet and referencing auto-rickshaw wisdom, the song encourages young people to stay active, embrace a bit of playful mischief, and celebrate every single day.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Pattamboochi pola rekka katti aadiko”
Compares dancing freely to flying with butterfly wings ('Pattamboochi pola').
Metaphor / Philosophical Humor
“Mutta odanjuputta omlet aagumdaa”
Uses the humorous metaphor of a broken egg turning into an omelet to depict making the best out of mistakes or broken plans.
Internal Rhyme / Assonance (Monaai and Etukai)
“Kannukulla dhinam yeraalam / Kanavugal varum thaaraalam”
The poet uses internal rhyming words 'yeraalam' and 'thaaraalam' to create a catchy rhythm.
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Satta pocketula santhoshatha pottuko”
Repetition of the 'S' sound across 'Satta', 'santhoshatha' creates musical rhythm.
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Trivia
'Pattathu Yaanai' (2013) features music composed by S. Thaman and starred Vishal and Aishwarya Arjun. The track's lyricist, Na. Muthu Kumar, was renowned for effortlessly blending colloquial street language and auto-rickshaw aphorisms with deep philosophical musings on life and youth.
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