- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singers
- Kailash Kher, Sooraj Santhosh
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga
- Movie release year
- 2015
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Jan 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Yevandaa Friendu' from the movie 'Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga' (VSOP) is an energetic celebration of male friendship. It highlights the quirks, teasing, and unconditional support that define close camaraderie. The lyrics humorously point out that while friends can be constant annoyances in daily life, they are the first ones to step up in moments of danger, illness, or heartbreak.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamaani)
“Temple runna pola oduvaandaa”
Compares running to help a friend to the popular mobile game 'Temple Run'.
Simile (Uvamaani)
“Friendu illaa vaazhkkai ellaam / Kaasu illaa purse ah pola”
Compares a life without a friend to a purse empty of cash.
Contrast / Juxtaposition
“Torture panni thaan dhenandhorum ... Danger -na andha nerathula avan Blood-ah koduthu thaan uyir koduppaan”
Contrasts daily annoying banter with life-saving loyalty in times of danger.
Metaphor / Analogy
“Kaadhal adhai potrida / Oru tajmahal undu / Natpai dhinam potrida / Oru koyil ingundaa”
Compares the Taj Mahal as a symbol of love to a living temple created to honor everyday friendship.
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Trivia
Composed by D. Imman with lyrics by late lyricist Na. Muthukumar, the song features vocals by Vishal Dadlani and D. Imman. The film starred Arya and Santhanam, who play inseparable best friends whose lives revolve around hanging out together.
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