- Lyricist
- Pollachi Khan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Mappillai Singam (1983)
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 28 May 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This upbeat celebratory song from 'Mappillai Singam' (1983) captures the sheer joy and pride of announcing Sister Gowri's graduation in her B.A. degree. The singer enthusiastically proclaims the sweet news to the passing clouds, family members, and teachers, highlighting her honest accomplishment without resorting to copying. The lyrics reflect village pride, familial affection, and gratitude towards teachers who enabled her academic success.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Ther pola odi varum megangalae / Thaen pola saethi onnu kelungalaen”
Comparing the moving clouds to a grand chariot ('Ther pola') and the good news to sweet honey ('Thaen pola').
Personification
“Ther pola odi varum megangalae / Thaen pola saethi onnu kelungalaen”
Addressing the clouds as if they are conscious listeners capable of hearing news.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Thulli varum santhosam ullaththilae”
Repetition of lines to emphasize intense happiness and exuberance.
Assonance / Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Ther pola odi varum megangalae / Thaen pola saethi onnu kelungalaen”
Matching initial consonant sounds ('Ther' / 'Thaen', 'Thulli' / 'Thulli') creating rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
This vibrant song was composed by the dynamic duo Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics written by Pollachi Khan and sung by the veteran playback singer Vani Jairam for the 1983 Tamil film 'Mappillai Singam'.
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