- Lyricist
- Kuyilan
- Singer
- S. C. Krishnan
- Music director
- K. Vijaya Baskar
- Movie name
- Zimbo
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 24 May 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful song from the 1959 film Zimbo captures lighthearted comic romance in a jungle setting. The protagonist teases his beloved with silly nicknames, rhyming slang, and humorous local expressions while expressing his deep affection for her. He reassures her that their playful bond is unique and looks forward to tying the nuptial knot as soon as an auspicious date arrives.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Echo Words / Reduplication (Colloquial Slang)
“Ullaasamaa jalsa seithae pesa keesa”
The usage of 'pesa keesa' is a classic Tamil echo-word construction where 'keesa' reinforces 'pesa' in a casual, playful tone.
Iyaibu (Rhyming end words)
“Un peru dhandapani ... Oorunthanni peru paani”
Multiple consecutive lines end with rhyming sounds such as 'dhandapani', 'paani', 'nee', and 'koni'.
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Jolly jolly jolly ini”
Repetition of words like 'Jolly jolly jolly' and 'Irukku irukku' adds rhythmic cheerfulness and musical emphasis.
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Trivia
The film 'Zimbo' (1959) was a jungle adventure movie modeled after classic Tarzan tropes. Composed by K. Vijaya Baskar and written by lyricist Kuyilan, this humorous song relies heavily on Madras Tamil street slang and colloquial idioms sung expressively by S. C. Krishnan.
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