- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Shreya Ghoshal, Benny Dayal, Sunitha Sarathy
- Music director
- Joshua Sridhar
- Movie name
- Vithagan
- Movie release year
- 2011
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Oct 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the movie Vithagan expresses high-energy suspense, fear, and dramatic tension mixed with playful romantic banter. The lyrics depict a racing heart, trembling feet, and overwhelming anxiety, metaphorical of a thrill-filled situation where emotions run fast and unpredictable.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia (Erattai Kilaavi)
“Pada padavena kaalgal viru viruvena”
Use of rhythmic sound words like 'Pada padavena', 'viru viruvena', and 'kidu kiduvena' to depict rapid beating, fast movement, and intense shaking.
Metaphor
“Nee strawberry milk shake formula”
Comparing the heroine playfully to a 'strawberry milk shake formula' to emphasize sweetness and modern appeal.
Rhyme (Ethirai / Prasam)
“Kan ellaam vinn kallaaga”
Rhyming patterns across lines such as 'cell-kal kangalaaga' and 'vinn kallaaga' to maintain musicality.
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Trivia
The movie 'Vithagan' (2011) starred Parthiban in the lead role as an honest police officer. The soundtrack for the film was composed by Joshua Sridhar, and the lyrics were penned by legendary poet Vairamuthu.
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