- Lyricist
- Kavitha S
- Singers
- Edwin Louis, Prithivee
- Music director
- Edwin Louis
- Movie name
- Album Songs 2021
- Movie release year
- 2021
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Jul 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The lyrics vividly evoke the hardship and isolation experienced during severe lockdowns or crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. People were confined inside their homes, separated from their social circles and relatives, and forced to scramble daily for basic necessities like food. Despite the despair and the sense of having lost everything, the song underscores human resilience—symbolized by birds flying freely and singing despite all odds.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (Rhyming end-syllables)
“Veettinul adaindhom / Vilagiyae kidandhom / Uravugal marandhom / Unavukku parandhom”
The lines end with matching rhyming suffixes '-dhom' (adaindhom, kidandhom, marandhom, parandhom), creating a rhythmic cadence.
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Paravaiyaai paadi paranthomae”
The lyricist compares the subjects to birds ('Paravaiyaai'), highlighting a desire for freedom and hope amidst struggle.
Monai (Initial consonant alliteration)
“Paravaiyaai paadi paranthomae”
Repetition of the initial 'Pa' sound in 'Paravaiyaai', 'paadi', and 'paranthomae'.
Did you know?
Trivia
This track is part of an independent Tamil album released in 2021, composed by Edwin Louis with lyrics written by Kavitha S, reflecting the social impacts and emotional toll of the pandemic lockdowns.
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