- Lyricist
- Bala Seetharaman
- Singer
- Sid Sriram
- Music director
- Karthik Raja
- Movie name
- Complex
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Nov 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful song from the movie 'Complex' celebrates familial bonding, innocence, and unconditional affection that elevates everyday life into a heavenly experience. The lyrics portray a close-knit family or group of loved ones who find joy in simplicity, comparing their home to a joyful sunrise and their togetherness to a sanctuary where love never wanes despite hardships.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Engalin veedu inba kizhakkaachu”
Comparing the home/nest of love to the rising sun/east direction ('Engalin veedu inba kizhakkaachu').
Rhetorical Question
“Vaasam vaadidumaa!”
Using questions like 'Will fragrance fade?' or 'Will affection wane?' to emphasize that love is eternal.
Rhyme / Monorhyme (Edhukai)
“Malarum vaadum / Pirayum theyum”
Second-letter rhyming in Tamil verse across consecutive lines ('Malarum' / 'Pirayum').
Hyperbole
“Megam parikkirom”
Exaggerating the joyful innocence of standing on roof tiles to pluck clouds.
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Trivia
The song is composed by veteran composer Karthik Raja, son of Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, and sung by popular playback singer Sid Sriram, featuring soulful acoustic arrangements and emotional vocal nuances.
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