- Lyricist
- Vijay Antony
- Singer
- Ravi Royster
- Music director
- Ravi Royster
- Movie name
- Romeo
- Movie release year
- 2024
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Jul 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song is a humorous, energetic youth anthem from the movie 'Romeo' (2024) that lightheartedly vents about the struggles faced by men in modern relationships. It opens with a spoken monologue humorously rallying unemployed young men and declaring that despite claims of equality, men suffer without proper justice in romance. Through lively slang and folk-infused beats, the track paints a picture of men trying their hardest to navigate relationships, only to be overwhelmed by drama, high expectations, and constant blame. It embraces a self-deprecating yet playful tone, serving as a solidarity song for young men navigating love and heartbreak.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Reduplicated Words)
“Vethala vethala periya vethala”
Repeated words used back-to-back to add rhythm and folk emphasis to the track.
Ethirai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Vethala vethala periya vethala / Pithala pithala sombula”
The second consonants in consecutive lines rhyme (Vethala / Pithala / Ettala / Patula).
Hyperbole (Atisayokthi)
“Ini ponnungaloda sanda potaa Kadavulukke sani”
An exaggerated claim stating that even God will face bad luck if anyone tries to fight with women.
Slang / Colloquial Metaphor
“Urutu urutu urutu urutu”
Use of contemporary Tamil street slang ('Urutu', 'Meratu') to depict bluffing and intimidation.
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Trivia
In 'Romeo' (2024), multi-talented artist Vijay Antony not only starred as the lead actor but also penned the lyrics for this fun track, which was composed and sung by Ravi Royster.
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