- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Paatti Sollai Thattathe
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Nov 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a playful and romantic duet between a young man and a woman expressing their emerging feelings, flirtatious tension, and burgeoning intimacy. The male protagonist compares the young lady to a butterfly that has come of age, teasingly noting that she has become the talk of the town. They exchange clever, lighthearted banter about romantic boundaries, attraction, and the thrilling sensory memories of physical touch. Throughout the track, the lyrics utilize natural metaphors such as flowers, honey, and milk cream to subtly articulate desire while maintaining a lively, humorous tone characteristic of classic 1980s Tamil cinema rom-coms.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Vannaaththi poochchi vayasenna aachchi”
The male lead addresses the young heroine as 'Vannaaththi poochchi' (butterfly), symbolizing her youth, beauty, and colorful transformation.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Ullaththil thotta inbam theeravillae / Ullangai soodu innumaravillae”
The second letters of 'Ullaththil' (ll) and 'Ullangai' (ll) rhyme, creating rhythmic harmony.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Senthaazham poovukku selaiyillae”
Comparing the heroine to a 'Senthaazham poo' (fragrant screwpine flower) to convey natural beauty.
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Trivia
This track belongs to the 1988 Tamil comedy hit movie 'Paatti Sollai Thattathe', directed by Rajasekhar and starring Pandiarajan, Urvashi, and Manorama. The film's musical score was composed by Chandrabose.
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