- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Vijay Yesudas
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Peranbu
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Jul 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Dhooramaai from the movie Peranbu is a deeply philosophical and therapeutic song that invites a wounded, fragile soul to seek healing within the peaceful realm of nature. The lyrics articulate how stepping away from societal norms and immersing oneself in the natural wilderness can restore both physical strength and mental peace. Nature is portrayed as an all-forgiving, motherly entity that nurtures every living creature without judgment. The song reinforces resilience and perspective, arguing that one who has endured severe trauma is no longer easily shaken by minor troubles, just as a fish living in water is indifferent to the cold. It celebrates acceptance of imperfections, assuring that even flawed aspects of life can turn into unique beauty over time, inspiring one to keep moving forward despite life's fog and obstacles.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Thaai paal pondra neer ootru”
Compares the purity and nourishment of the natural water spring directly to a mother's milk using the comparative word 'pondra'.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Iyarakai thaayin periya mulai”
Metaphorically describes the small mountain in nature as the life-giving, nurturing breast of Mother Nature.
End Rhyme (Iyaibu Thodai)
“Kollai azhagu theeraathu / Kuruvi ingu saagathu / Vellai pookkal vaadathu”
Sequential lines end with identical rhyming suffixes ('thaathu', 'gathu', 'dathu') creating a rhythmic cadence.
Rhetorical Question & Analogy
“Thanneeril valum meenukku Yethu kulirkaalamae…”
Uses an insightful analogy about a fish in water to illustrate that someone accustomed to deep hardship is unbothered by minor difficulties.
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Trivia
Peranbu (2018), directed by Ram and starring Mammootty, features a critically acclaimed soundtrack composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja with lyrics written by Vairamuthu. The song 'Dhooramaai' is sung by Vijay Yesudas and captures the core thematic essence of the film—finding solace in nature away from societal prejudices.
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