- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singer
- Hesham Abdul Wahab
- Music director
- Hesham Abdul Wahab
- Movie name
- Hi Nanna
- Movie release year
- 2023
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Oct 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful track from 'Hi Nanna' captures the protagonist's resurfacing feelings of love and nostalgic ache. Though he attempted to guard his heart and lock his senses away from past emotions, the overwhelming familiar sights, rain, and touch of his beloved dismantle his defenses and fill his heart anew.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition
“Adhae alai marubadi / Adhae nuraigal / Adhae mazhai marubadi”
The repeated use of 'Adhae' (The same) across multiple lines highlights the lingering, unchanged nature of his feelings and memories.
Metaphor
“Siraikkullae ennai Naan pootti vaithaen”
Comparing emotional guardedness to locking oneself inside a prison ('Siraikullae').
Phonetic Wordplay (Assonance)
“Vaasamaa? nee suvaasamaa?”
Juxtaposition of 'Vaasam' (fragrance) and 'Suvaasam' (breath) to heighten the intimacy of the lover's impact.
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Trivia
Hesham Abdul Wahab composed the soundtrack for Hi Nanna, which gained widespread popularity across South India for its emotionally resonant melodies and acoustic textures.
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