- Lyricist
- Maria Jerald
- Singer
- Santhosh Narayanan
- Music director
- Maria Jerald
- Movie name
- Deepavali Bonus
- Movie release year
- 2024
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Sept 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song is an upbeat, soulful anthem celebrating Diwali from the perspective of working-class people. It captures the resilient spirit of finding boundless joy, hope, and togetherness despite economic hardships. By comparing simple delights like sesame balls to shopping malls and sparklers to fallen stars, the lyrics highlight how optimism transforms darkness into vibrant light.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Veedhiyil mathaappu poothaachu”
Comparing sparklers on the street to flowers blooming ('mathaappu poothaachu') and traditional street treats to high-end shopping malls (' Idhu thaan enga shopping maalu').
Imagery
“Hey dhoorathil parantha vinmeena / Tharaiyila pudichu puttom”
Evokes visual brilliance by describing catching distant stars on the ground and lighting up a dark sky.
Personification
“Vaanavil vanthaalae / Vekka pattu oodi olinju”
Personifies the rainbow as a shy entity that hides, darkening the sky, and rain/mountains as companions joining the celebration dance.
Rhyme / Monorhyme (Edugai & Monai)
“Aasa peruu kaasu koravu”
Use of initial and internal phonetic assonance like 'irutta' and 'velicham', 'aasa' and 'kaasu'.
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Trivia
This track features playback vocals by acclaimed music director Santhosh Narayanan, composed and written by Maria Jerald for the 2024 Tamil movie 'Deepavali Bonus'. The film centers on the warmth, financial struggles, and emotional bonding of a middle/working-class family around the festive season.
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