- Lyricist
- Vilva
- Singers
- Khatija Rahman, Vilva
- Music director
- Vilva
- Movie name
- Vilva Official
- Movie release year
- 2015
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Dec 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is an ode to the Tamil language, celebrating its role not just as a medium of communication, but as a nurturing life force that imparts wisdom, love, and humanity to its speakers. The lyrics personify Tamil as a maternal presence that feeds the soul with knowledge and merges seamlessly into one's breath like the wind. The emotional arc transitions from personal devotion to a collective call for unity among Tamil speakers across the globe. It highlights how the language brings together people born in diverse places, urging every Tamilian to stay rooted in love, preserve their heritage, and uphold the values of humanity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Anbai alli koduthaai nee / Arivai solli koduthaai nee / Anbai ennul vidhaithaai nee / Kaatraai vandhu kalanthaai nee”
The consecutive lines end with the rhyming word 'nee' (you), creating a rhythmic and melodious poetic flow praising Tamil.
Simile / Personification
“Kaatraai vandhu kalanthaai nee”
The language is personified and compared to the wind ('kaatraai'), seamlessly merging into the speaker's existence.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Anbai alli koduthaai nee / Arivai solli koduthaai nee”
The repetition of initial vowel sounds ('A') across lines creates harmonious phonetic structure.
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Trivia
This track features Khatija Rahman, the daughter of Oscar-winning composer A. R. Rahman, showcasing her early vocals in independent and feature projects alongside musician Vilva.
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