- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singers
- Sid Sriram, Jerard Felix
- Music director
- Jerard Felix
- Movie name
- Album Songs 2023
- Movie release year
- 2023
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Jun 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song portrays a lover's raw emotional plea following a severe fallout in a romantic relationship. Admitting that he made a mistake, the protagonist finds himself caught between his personal self-respect and a desperate yearning for reconciliation. He asserts that he will not beg on his knees or weep helplessly, yet he declares his readiness to undergo a quiet, patient 'penance' until her intense rage cools down. Metaphorically referring to her as the 'daughter of a volcano,' he expresses shock at how a minor flaw caused such an explosive fallout that consumed their bond. As the song progresses, he appeals to her sense of reality by reminding her that they are merely human and prone to errors rather than infallible divine beings. He urges her to consider that they still have a lifetime of shared moments and arguments ahead of them. With a mix of vulnerability and soul-stirring desperation, he implores her to open the door of her heart once more and restore life to his aching existence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Erimalaiyin magalae senthugalae”
The speaker addresses his beloved as the 'daughter of a volcano' (Erimalaiyin magal), metaphorically characterizing her explosive anger and fiery temperament.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Azhaithaal enna / Nee aluthaal enna pennae / Marandhaal enna / Nee sirithaal enna pennae”
The repetitive line-ending pattern using 'enna' creates a poetic rhythm and reinforces the questioning tone of the lover.
Muran (Antithesis)
“Nee aluthaal enna pennae ... Nee sirithaal enna pennae”
Contrasting emotions of weeping ('aluthaal') and smiling/laughing ('sirithaal') are placed near each other to emphasize emotional turbulence.
Rhetorical Question
“Naamondrum deivangal illai / Naam manidhargal / Yaarum seiyaadha pizhai ondraa / Izhaithu vitten”
The singer asks if his error is something unprecedented in human history, using a rhetorical question to argue for forgiveness and understanding.
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Trivia
This track is a non-film independent single released in 2023, composed and co-sung by Jerard Felix along with renowned singer Sid Sriram. The lyrics were penned by acclaimed lyricist Madhan Karky, known for blending rich Tamil literary metaphors (such as 'Erimalaiyin magal') with contemporary western musical arrangements.
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