- Lyricist
- Karthik Netha
- Singer
- Sriram Parthasarathy
- Music director
- C. Sathya
- Movie name
- Hitlist
- Movie release year
- 2024
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Jul 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This emotional song pays tribute to the boundless love, selflessness, and guiding presence of a father. The lyrics capture nostalgic childhood memories of playing on a father's chest, sitting atop his shoulders to view the world, and being lulled to sleep by his comforting songs. The singer reflects on how a father acts as a lifelong guardian, a warrior giving courage in times of failure, and a friend who wipes away tears. The song further conveys that even as a father ages, his pure essence remains innocent and eternal. Ultimately, a father's legacy and love are portrayed as immortal, transcending physical existence to live on through the natural elements and within the very breath of his child.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamaani)
“Appa neeyum deivam pol thanae”
Compares the father directly to a deity using the comparison marker 'pol'.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Anbin vaanil muzhumai needhanae”
Metaphorically describes the father as the flawless full moon shining in the vast sky of love.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Tholil saainthu nerukkama / Thuyarai thudaikkum thozhan nee”
Repetition of the initial 'Th' sound across words and lines ('Tholil', 'Thuyarai', 'Thozhan').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Thunivai kodukkum veeran nee”
Directly elevates the father's role from a parent to a warrior granting courage and a friend wiping tears.
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Trivia
Composed by C. Sathya for the 2024 film 'Hitlist', the track features soulful vocals by renowned classical and playback singer Sriram Parthasarathy. Lyricist Karthik Netha wrote the song to express the quiet sacrifices and omnipresent impact of fatherhood in a child's life.
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