- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Suvarilladha Chithirangal
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Apr 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This satirical and lighthearted track serves as a playful commentary on the vices and distractions of youth. It begins with a comical welcome address to various girls by name before diving into a critique of modern romantic infatuations. The singer highlights popular local hangouts like parks, theaters, and hotels where young lovers meet, pointing out how fleeting these modern relationships can be.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (First Letter Alliteration)
“Paarvathi paarvaiyil paavangal nooru”
Repetition of the 'P' sound (Paarvathi, paarvaiyil, paavangal) creates a rhythmic, musical flow.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Sila manangal saerum… / Pala manangal maarum…”
The lines end with rhyming words ('saerum' and 'maarum'), adding lyrical symmetry.
Metaphor
“Naalum vovvoru poovai naaduthu ... parandhu selvadhu muraiyoo”
Compares a fickle lover who jumps between short-term relationships to a bee or butterfly visiting multiple flowers.
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Trivia
'Suvarilladha Chithirangal' (1979) marked the directorial debut of K. Bhagyaraj, who also starred as the lead hero. Gangai Amaran composed the soundtrack and penned the lyrics himself, demonstrating his trademark blend of humor, conversational Tamil, and societal observation. S. P. Balasubrahmanyam's dynamic vocal delivery, complete with quirky humming and spoken-word accents, added a distinct theatrical flair to the song.
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