- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chorus
- Music director
- Bala Bharathi
- Movie name
- Thalaivasal
- Movie release year
- 1992
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Feb 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic youth anthem from 'Thalaivasal' encourages young people to break free from rigid societal norms, mundane academic structures, and arbitrary limitations. It portrays youth as a fleeting, vibrant phase of life meant for joy, exploration, romance, and uninhibited expression. The speaker urges his peers to reach for the stars, fall in love, and live freely without fear of boundaries.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Mōnaitu (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Vaazhkkai enbadhu pallu koodama / Vaanam enbadhu neelam mattuma”
Matching initial consonant sounds in 'Vaazhkkai' and 'Vaanam' set a rhythmic tone in the opening lines.
Upamai (Simile)
“Vaanampaadi pola… kaanam paadi”
Comparing the youth to a skylark bird ('Vaanampaadi') that freely flies and sings songs.
Hyperbole & Cosmic Imagery
“Vinveliyil yeri pandhu vilaiyaadu / Vennilavu udaiyaadhu”
Exaggerating youthful freedom by talking about climbing into space, playing ball with the moon, and putting a bindi on the celestial moon.
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Trivia
'Thalaivasal' (1992) marked the directorial debut of Selva and featured early breakthrough roles for actors like Prashanth and Vadivelu. Music composer Bala Bharathi scored memorable tunes for this film, with this track serving as a popular college campus anthem of the 1990s.
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