- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Lorry Driver Rajakannu
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Apr 2022
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This romantic duet from the film 'Lorry Driver Rajakannu' expresses the intimate playfulness and deep blossoming affection between two lovers. The heroine poetically questions whether she should succumb to shyness or express her joy freely like a pet parrot. Through rich natural metaphors, she compares the progression of love and gentle physical touch to a flower maturing into a ripe, colorful fruit. The lovers exchange poetic imagery of divine beauty, floral offerings, flutes played by Krishna's touch, and grand chariot dances. The entire composition celebrates the freedom of sweet solitude and romance, rendered through M. S. Viswanathan's expressive melody and Vaali's evocative imagery.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Mella thodugaiyil poovaagi pinjaagi Kaayaagi kaniyaagi vannam peravo”
Comparing the evolution of romantic feelings and touch to the natural life cycle of a plant transforming from flower to young fruit and ripe fruit.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Vetkkappadavo chellakkiliyena vattamidavo”
Comparing the heroine's joyful circling and flirting to a affectionate pet parrot (chellakkili).
Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Thaer thaer thaer endru aada / Maar paar paar endru paada”
Repeated emphasis on rhythmic words like 'thaer', 'paar', and 'maan' to generate lyrical cadence and energetic mood.
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Trivia
'Lorry Driver Rajakannu' (1981) features music by the maestro M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Vaali. The song showcases the famous dynamic vocal chemistry of playback legends S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki.
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