- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- A. L. Ragavan, S. V. Ponnusami, S. C. Krishnan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Kankanda Deivam
- Movie release year
- 1962
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Jul 2022
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This playful and lighthearted song from Kankanda Deivam (1962) expresses a hedonistic, 'live in the present' philosophy. The characters dismiss worries about the future or moral judgment, advocating that one should seek enjoyment and flavor in every passing hour.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Vaadaiyai paartha pudhu sarakku / Mel aadiyai paartha naattu sarakku”
The words 'pudhu sarakku' and 'naattu sarakku' rhyme at the end of consecutive lines to create a rhythmic cadence.
Internal Rhyme / Repetition (Adukkuthodar & Ethugai)
“Kurukku murukku vada murukku / Irukku irukku idamirukku”
The song uses fun, repetitive sound patterns like 'Kurukku murukku' and 'Irukku irukku' to build tempo and comic appeal.
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Trivia
Composed by K. V. Mahadevan with early lyrics by Vaali, the song features lively vocal sound effects by singers A. L. Ragavan, S. V. Ponnusami, and S. C. Krishnan imitating car engines and rhythmic beats.
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