- Lyricist
- Sarathy
- Singer
- Ravi G
- Music director
- N. R. Raghunanthan
- Movie name
- Lockdown
- Movie release year
- 2025
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Dec 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song serves as an empowering and philosophical anthem of resilience, self-reliance, and emotional strength. It addresses a woman who is crying and urges her to realize that she possesses the internal resources to lift herself up—metaphorically describing her as her own 'ladder' to climb and 'boat' to cross troubled waters. The lyricist highlights the dualities of life, reminding her that good and evil exist in everyone and everywhere, just as a drain flows near a sweet flower shop or a full moon wanes without losing its inherent beauty.\n\nUltimately, the track urges the listener to stop isolating themselves in darkness and sorrow. By stepping out into the world, embracing reality, and accepting both the good and bad in life, one can conquer grief and find the courage to keep moving forward.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Azhagaana raaniye azhugadha thembiye”
The lines end with matching rhyming syllables such as 'raaniye' and 'thembiye', creating a rhythmic, comforting cadence.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Unakkaana yeniye neeyume neeyume”
The lyricist directly compares the listener to a ladder ('yeni') and a boat ('thoni'), symbolizing that self-reliance is the key to ascension and survival.
Juxtaposition / Contrast
“Pookadaiyin keele thane sakkadaiyum odum inge”
Contrasts the beauty and fragrance of a flower shop with the filth of a sewage drain to explain that flaws do not diminish true worth.
Analogy
“Vennilavin paadhi baagam thei piraiyum aagi pogum”
Uses the waning moon as a natural metaphor to show that temporary losses or phases do not mean complete erasure.
Did you know?
Trivia
Composed by N. R. Raghunanthan for the 2025 film 'Lockdown', the track features soulful vocals by Ravi G. Lyricist Sarathy uses grounded, everyday imagery—like flower stalls, drains, and moon phases—to convey deep philosophical lessons about life and mental resilience.
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