- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singer
- Shreya Ghoshal
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- Udanpirappe
- Movie release year
- 2021
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Sept 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Annae Yaarannae' from the movie Udanpirappe is an emotional song celebrating the deep, unconditional bond between a sister and her elder brother. The lyrics portray the brother not just as a sibling, but as a guardian deity, a source of solace, and the central axis around which the sister's life revolves. She praises his selfless affection, which outweighs material riches like gold and money, asserting that even his voice has the power to restore life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Eukai / Second-Letter Rhyming
“Annae yaarannae mannula onattam / Unnai kandaalae nenjila kondattam”
The second consonant 'nn' (ண்) rhymes across consecutive lines, creating a classic Tamil rhythmic flow.
Metaphor
“Ennai suththum bhoomi enga annan / Ettuthikkum saami enga annan”
The brother is directly equated to the earth that revolves around her and a deity in all eight directions.
Hyperbole
“Seththe ponaalum un kuralil vaazhvae meezhadho”
Exaggerating the power of the brother's voice to bring someone back to life after death.
Metaphor
“Annan enum vaarthai naangezhuthu vedham”
Comparing the four Tamil letters of the word 'Annan' (அ-ண்-ண-ன்) to a holy scripture (Veda).
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Trivia
'Udanpirappe' marked the landmark 50th film in actress Jyothika's career. Composer D. Imman and singer Shreya Ghoshal collaborated to deliver this expressive rural sentiment track, continuing Imman's signature soundscape for Tamil family dramas.
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