- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singer
- Puliyanthoppu Pazhani
- Music director
- Srikanth Deva
- Movie name
- E
- Movie release year
- 2006
- Lyrics added on
- 28 May 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This social awareness song from the film 'E' delivers a stark warning against the perils of alcoholism. Through simple yet powerful folk-style lyrics, it contrasts the positive result of using hard-earned money to buy food for the family with the tragic consequences of spending it on liquor. The imagery of rice cooking on the stove is juxtaposed with alcohol burning the gut, illustrating how addiction starves innocent children and destroys lives, ultimately pleading with the listener to reform.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Juxtaposition / Contrast
“Soru vendhadhu ... Kudalu vendhathu”
The lyrics present a stark contrast between 'Soru vendhadhu' (rice got cooked/nourishment) and 'Kudalu vendhathu' (intestines got burned/destruction) using the same verb 'vendhadhu' to highlight the foolish transformation of money.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Thirunthividu snehidha thirunthividu”
The repetition of the suffix '-vidu' across 'Thirunthividu', 'unarnthu vidu', and 'varunthi vidu' adds a rhythmic urgency to the lyricist's plea.
Repetition for Emphasis
“Pullainga azhuthu pulambudhu”
The line describing the suffering children is repeated to deepen the emotional impact and heighten the moral weight of the message.
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Trivia
The film 'E' (2006) starred Jiiva and Nayanthara, directed by S. P. Jananathan who was renowned for embedding strong socio-political messages in his commercial films. The soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva.
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