- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Ranjith Barot
- Music director
- Ranjith Barot
- Movie name
- V.I.P
- Movie release year
- 1997
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Jul 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Vandhathae Luck Vandhathae from the 1997 movie V.I.P is an upbeat, high-energy track celebrating a sudden twist of fate and windfall of good fortune. The protagonist expresses sheer ecstasy at how overnight poverty transformed into royal luxury, feeling as though a magical spell like 'Jiboomba' opened heaven's doors for him. Through vibrant and exaggerated expressions, the song captures the euphoria of stepping into a life of joy, self-sovereignty, and unlimited possibilities after facing hard times.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Refrain and End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Vandhathae luck vanthathae / Thanthathae life thanthathae”
The recurring phrase 'luck vanthathae' and 'life thanthathae' creates a driving rhythm that highlights the core theme of unexpected luck.
Second-letter Rhyme (Ethugai)
“Naanae mandhiri / Raja thanthiri”
The second consonant 'nda' rhymes across 'mandhiri' and 'thanthiri', giving a poetic cadence to the declarations of power.
Metaphor
“Sorgathin thaththu pillai”
Describing himself as the 'adopted child of heaven' metaphorically emphasizes his extraordinary luck and feeling of divine favor.
Hyperbole & Visual Imagery
“Ullangai poo pookuthae”
Flowers blooming on one's palm visualizes extreme delight and auspicious fortune blooming unexpectedly.
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Trivia
Composed by Ranjit Barot with lyrics by Vairamuthu, V.I.P (1997) starred Prabhu Deva and Abbas. This song is celebrated for Prabhu Deva's signature energetic dance moves and energetic vocal delivery that perfectly matches the movie's youth-centric theme.
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