- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Shailaja
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Periya Idathu Pillai
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Jan 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Unnai Potri Ezhutha' from the 1990 Tamil film 'Periya Idathu Pillai' is a lively, conversational romantic duet characterized by humorous banter between the lead couple. The male protagonist relentlessly pursues the heroine with poetic adoration, comparing her to a flowering vine and a golden cloud. No matter how sternly she rebuffs his claims, he responds nonchalantly with the catchy refrain 'Paravaayillai' (It doesn't matter / No problem). In response, the female lead highlights her indifference, warning him that attempting to win her heart is as futile as trying to catch fish in a mirage. Vaali's witty lyricism combined with the dynamic call-and-response format makes the song an entertaining musical clash between passionate persistence and playful rejection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Refrain (Edupadaithal)
“Female :Paravaayillai”
The word 'Paravaayillai' (It doesn't matter) is repeatedly used as a conversational refrain throughout the song to maintain a rhythmic, comedic rhythm.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Male :Thanga maangani thaangum poongodi”
Comparing the female lead's beauty to a flowering vine bearing a golden fruit ('Thanga maangani thaangum poongodi').
Metaphor / Idiom (Uruvagam)
“Female :Kaanal neerilae meen pidikkaththaan”
'Kaanal neerilae meen pidikkaththaan' uses the imagery of catching fish in a mirage to symbolize an impossible task.
Internal Rhyme (Emonai / Ethirai)
“Male :Vaer vaaduthu neer thaeduthu”
Rhythmic rhyming of 'Vaer' and 'Neer' within the same line structure.
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Trivia
The song features music composed by Chandrabose with lyrics by Vaali for the movie 'Periya Idathu Pillai' (1990). The unique structure relies entirely on rhythmic dialogue where the male singer brushes off every argument, rejection, and threat from the female lead using variations of 'Paravaayillai' and 'No problem'.
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