- Lyricist
- Vivek
- Singer
- Sid Sriram
- Music director
- Santhosh Narayanan
- Movie name
- Andhagan The Pianist
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Feb 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song portrays the deep angst and sorrow of a lover experiencing intense heartbreak and abandonment. The protagonist reflects on how deeply he invested in the relationship, comparing himself to a puppet discarded at will and a mirror reflecting his partner's joys, only to end up utterly alone.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“En kaadhalum ennaagudho thedi / Ennoda nee illaamalae podi / Sollaamalae en aasaigal kodi”
The lines end with rhyming sound syllables ('thedi', 'podi', 'kodi') creating a rhythmic flow of grief.
Metaphor (Uruvagama)
“Nee veesidum kai bommaiyaa naanae”
The speaker compares himself to a hand puppet ('kai bommai') manipulated and thrown around by his beloved.
Metaphor (Uruvagama)
“Unnoda naan kannadiya vandhen”
The speaker visualizes himself as a mirror ('kannadi') that merely reflected the partner's happiness.
Rhetorical Question
“Kallana idhayama / Kandalae udaiyuma”
A dramatic question questioning the resilience and fragility of his own heart.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Andhagan' is the official Tamil remake of the critically acclaimed 2018 Hindi black-comedy thriller 'Andhadhun'. Santhosh Narayanan composed the music, collaborating with lyricist Vivek and singer Sid Sriram to create a melancholic track that highlights the protagonist's inner turmoil.
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