- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Ithu Engal Neethi
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Jan 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This jubilant song celebrates a young protagonist who has accomplished a great feat and earned a degree or title. Lyricist Vaali uses joyful imagery to praise the hero's unwavering determination, intelligence, and sharp mind, asserting that their glory will resonate throughout all eight directions as long as the world exists. The repeated chanting of 'Vaazhga' serves as a rhythmic blessing, showering the victorious hero with honor, longevity, and success.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Unnaattam pillai oor paarththathillai / Mun vaiththa kaalai pin vaiththathullai”
The second letter 'n' (ன்) rhymes between 'Unnaattam' and 'Mun' across the opening lines.
Adukku Thodar (Consecutive Repetition)
“Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga”
The word 'Vaazhga' is repeated four times consecutively to emphasize intense celebration, honor, and enthusiasm.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navirtchi)
“Vaanam bhoomi ulla mattum / Ettu thikkum murasu kottum”
Extolling the hero's fame as something that will beat like drums across all eight directions as long as the earth and sky exist.
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Trivia
'Ithu Engal Neethi' (1988) featured a popular soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Vaali. This track highlights K. S. Chithra's dynamic vocal delivery in rendering high-energy celebratory folk-pop numbers during the late 1980s.
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