- Lyricist
- Devendran
- Singer
- Gold Devaraj
- Music director
- Ghibran
- Movie name
- Naiyaandi
- Movie release year
- 2013
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Jan 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Yendi Paathagathi' from the movie Naiyaandi is a rustic lamentation of a young man suffering from heartbreak. He addresses his beloved as a 'paathagathi' (cruel woman) for deceiving him and throwing his life into disarray. Through expressive folk metaphors, he questions her motives and expresses how her mesmerizing yet sharp gaze and actions have destroyed his peace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Sikki mukki kannallae”
The lover's eyes are compared to 'sikki mukki' (flintstones) that create sparks to ignite and burn the protagonist's heart.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Pattaampoochiya thaan savukaalae adichavalae”
Striking a fragile butterfly with a whip is an exaggerated image used to emphasize the extreme cruelty felt by the vulnerable lover.
End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Ipadiya en pozhappu / Enna thaan di un nenappu”
The words 'pozhappu' and 'nenappu' rhyme at the end of consecutive lines, providing a rhythmic cadence characteristic of Tamil folk songs.
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Trivia
'Yendi Paathagathi' is a vibrant folk track composed by Ghibran for the 2013 comedy-film Naiyaandi, featuring Dhanush and Nazriya Nazim. Sung with earthy energy by Velmurugan, the song uses local Tamil idioms and rustic poetic imagery to deliver a memorable heartbreak anthem.
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