- Lyricist
- Subramaniam Nandi
- Singer
- Vaikom Vijayalakshmi
- Music director
- Sathyan Mahalingam
- Movie name
- Vizhithiru
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Mar 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful track expresses profound grief, longing, and eternal affection for a beloved companion. The protagonist compares their restless state to the waves of the ocean that continuously reach for the shore. The beloved is venerated as a divine gift—a figure who plays the role of a child, a comforting mother, and a guiding crescent moon illuminating the dark path even when physical vision is lost. Despite losing the beloved and experiencing deep heartache, the singer continues to search the horizon for their return. Time passes endlessly, leaving only tears in their eyes, yet the bond remains unshakable.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Paradox / Oxymoron
“Thedaamal dhinam thedum”
'Thedaamal dhinam thedum' translates to 'searching daily without searching', depicting an involuntary, subconscious quest of love.
Metaphor
“Vaan thandha pon devedhai”
Comparing the beloved to a 'pon devedhai' (golden angel) sent from the heavens to care for the singer.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Male : Vazhiyaagi ozhiyaagi”
The second consonant sound 'zhi' is repeated across 'Vazhiyaagi' and 'ozhiyaagi', creating internal musicality.
Metaphor & Visual Imagery
“Olikaattum siru venpirai”
Comparing the beloved to a 'siru venpirai' (small crescent moon) that shines light on dark paths, evoking vivid visual imagery.
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Trivia
'Vizhithiru' (2017) is an ensemble Tamil action thriller film directed by Meera Kathiravan. The soundtrack for the film was composed by Sathyan Mahalingam, marking one of his notable feature projects.
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