- Lyricist
- Justin Prabhakaran
- Singer
- Justin Prabhakaran
- Music director
- Justin Prabhakaran
- Movie name
- Dear Comrade
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Jun 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful track from 'Dear Comrade' encapsulates the protagonist's profound emotional agony, grief, and longing following a painful separation from his lover. Trapped in a state of inner turmoil—described vividly as melting and freezing simultaneously or living in hot water like an eyelid-less fish—he wanders through long journeys seeking healing and redemption. He clings desperately to her memories like a kite owner holding a string even after the kite's tail is severed. Despite feeling lost, helpless, and isolated like a storm without a center or a month without dates, he strives to tame his inner rage and transform himself into a protective shield. Throughout his physical and psychological journey, his ultimate desire remains a single call or acceptance from his beloved to pull him back from emotional despair.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Urigi urigi urigi uraigirenae”
The triple repetition of words like 'Urigi urigi urigi' (melting) and 'Kathari kathari kathari' (screaming) intensifies the portrayal of extreme emotional distress.
Simile (Upamai)
“Imai illaa meengalaai Venneeril vaazhgiren”
Compares the protagonist's restless, painful existence to fish without eyelids struggling in hot water.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Vaal arundha pothilum Noola vidaa kaiyena Pattam viduren un nenappula”
Compares clinging to love and memories despite separation to flying a kite whose tail is severed while still holding the thread tightly.
Oxymoron / Paradox
“Urigi urigi urigi uraigirenae”
Juxtaposes 'Urigi' (melting) with 'Uraigirenae' (freezing/solidifying) to reflect the confusing, conflicting state of a heartbroken mind.
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Trivia
Composed by Justin Prabhakaran for 'Dear Comrade' (2019), the song underscores the protagonist Bobby's intense travel journey across northern India as he seeks peace and self-discovery away from his love, Lilly. The Tamil lyrics were penned by Justin Prabhakaran himself along with lyricist assistance, capturing the poetic angst of separation.
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