- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- Vijay Yesudas
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Vaamanan
- Movie release year
- 2009
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Jul 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Yaaraikketpadhu from the 2009 film Vaamanan is a philosophical and reflective song that explores themes of existential distress, fate, and resilience. The song opens with a sense of helplessness, describing a person trapped like a worm on a fishing hook, bewildered by life's sudden turns and deceptive illusions. It acknowledges that life, much like navigating a turbulent river, is inherently filled with struggle and that humans often feel like puppets controlled by destiny.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Thoondil puzhuvena aanaai”
Compares a helpless, trapped person to a bait worm hooked on a fishing rod.
Metaphor (Urvagai)
“Vidhiyennum noolil aadum bommaippola vaazhgirom”
Metaphorically compares human life to puppets tied to and controlled by the string of fate.
Metaphor
“Mazhaithuliyilae veyil sernthappin thaanae vaanavil thondrum”
Uses the natural phenomenon of a rainbow forming from rain and sunshine as a metaphor for happiness emerging after enduring sorrow.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Mann saayum maram saayum / Malai endrum saayaadhadaa”
Repetition of the initial letter 'Ma' across the words Mann, maram, and Malai to create poetic rhythm.
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Trivia
Vaamanan (2009) is an action thriller starring Jai, Priya Anand, and Rahman. The film's musical score and songs were composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, with lyrics written by Na. Muthu Kumar. This track, sung by Rahul Nambiar, serves as an emotional background song reflecting the protagonist's desperate predicament in the film.
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