- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singer
- V. Prasanna
- Music director
- Sabesh – Murali
- Movie name
- Pokkisham
- Movie release year
- 2009
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Feb 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful song from Cheran's film Pokkisham reflects deeply on human existence, portraying life as a continuous long-distance journey. It explores the different stages of life—from a child discovering the world outside a mother's embrace to an elderly person reflecting in solitude—highlighting how time pushes everyone forward through changes, dreams, and continuous searches. The song emphasizes that both joy and adversity ('vaazhvum thaazhvum') are integral parts of this voyage. Ultimately, it delivers a philosophical message that life is an endless path of evolution, and one must accept every moment and transition with love and grace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Naam vaazhum vaazhkkai Neenda dhoora payanamae”
Life is explicitly conceptualized as a continuous journey ('Neenda dhoora payanamae').
Contrast (Muran)
“Ulagai rasithirukkum kuzhandayae ... Thanimai rusithirukkum mudhumayae”
Contrasts the beginning stage of life (childhood enjoying the world) with the late stage (old age finding solace in solitude).
Anaphora / Repetition (Emona / Anthedis)
“Pudhiya thotrangalum Pudhiya maatrangalum”
Repetition of 'Pudhiya' at the beginning of consecutive lines to emphasize freshness and new beginnings.
End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Indru thodangumae ... Varun naalai enni iyangumae”
Lines ending with the suffix '-umae' creating a melodic rhythmic cadence throughout the stanza.
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Trivia
Pokkisham (2009) is a period romantic drama directed by Cheran. The soundtrack was composed by the duo Sabesh-Murali, with lyrics written by Yugabharathi. The film's narrative relies heavily on letters and personal reflection, making philosophical songs like this central to its atmospheric narrative.
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