- Lyricist
- Sam C. S
- Singer
- Maalavika Sundar
- Music director
- Sam C. S
- Movie name
- Raid
- Movie release year
- 2023
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Nov 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This emotional song expresses deep, unconditional love and maternal affection. The singer views her beloved as a child, describing them as the paintbrush that fills her life with meaning and purpose. She longs to spend every day protecting and nurturing them on this earth. Using tender metaphors, she promises to stick close like a shadow and guard them fiercely like eyelids protect the eyes. The lyrics convey an eternal bond built on love, protection, and devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Un nizhal pol”
The lyrics use 'pol' (like) to compare protective devotion to a shadow ('nizhal pol') and an eyelid ('kannimai pol').
Uruvagamb (Metaphor)
“Neeye thaan en vaazhvin thoorigai”
The beloved is directly called the paintbrush ('thoorigai') of life, symbolizing how they bring color and art to the speaker's existence.
Moni (Alliteration)
“Kannimai pol / Unai kaathida munaivaen naan”
Repetition of the 'K' consonant sound across words like 'Kannimai' and 'Kaathida' creates a soothing rhythmic quality.
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Trivia
The track is from the 2023 Tamil action-thriller film 'Raid', starring Vikram Prabhu. The song was both composed and written by Sam C.S., showcasing his versatility as a composer and lyricist.
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