- Lyricist
- La Varadhan
- Singer
- Mathichiyam Bala
- Music director
- N. R. Raghunanthan
- Movie name
- Ayothi
- Movie release year
- 2015
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Dec 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This track is a folk romantic ballad sung from the perspective of a young man hopelessly enamored with his beloved. He playfully describes her charm, beauty, and endearing dominance over him. Despite claiming to be a rogue or sly person himself, he admits that she easily outsmarted him and stole his heart, soothing his once hardened spirit. The song highlights innocent romantic memories such as sharing a single ice pop, being captivated by her fierce eyes, and feeling completely melted by her simple touch.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor & Hyperbole
“Ava paathalae Pachathanni pathikkirrum”
Exaggerated imagery such as cold water catching fire from her gaze (Pachathanni pathikkirrum) and ants getting trapped in her words.
Simile (Upamai)
“Vedha nellu mani pola Usurula kalandha”
Comparing her skin shade to a police baton (Lathi coloraattam) and her spiritual integration into his life to seed paddy (Vedha nellu mani pola).
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Thiruttu payalae Ava thirudi poyitta”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds across words in lines like 'Thiruttu payalae' and 'Thirudi poyitta'.
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Trivia
Mathichiyam Bala, known for his rustic folk vocals, delivers a energetic performance set to N. R. Raghunanthan's traditional folk orchestration in this song.
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