- Lyricist
- Parthi Bhaskar
- Singers
- Sean Roldan, Kharesma Ravichandran
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Chennai 600028 II : 2nd Innings
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Jun 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful track reflects on the intertwined nature of love, friendship, and life's evolving journeys. It starts with philosophical questioning about whether life's path is a riddle or a story, ultimately emphasizing resilience—rising after a fall and holding onto sweet memories even during separation. The lyrics challenge pessimistic views about life, reminding the listener that time heals, matures us, and teaches that youth's mistakes are stepping stones to understanding. The song further celebrates the enduring strength of friendship. Using the metaphor of rivers changing directions yet inevitably reuniting with the ocean, it highlights how true bonds and love remain constant through life's changing phases. It encourages flying forward with open eyes, looking past the dark nights toward a promising new dawn.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhetorical Question
“Idhu kadhaiya / Kavidhaiyaa kadhalilae”
The opening lines use continuous questioning ('Idhu kadhaiya', 'Vidukadhaiyaa', 'Idhu kanavaa / Idhu nijamaa') to express emotional confusion and philosophical inquiry.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Pirindhaalum piriyavillai”
Tamil poetic rhyme scheme where the second letter matches across consecutive lines ('Pirindhaalum' / 'Thoduvaanam' / 'Vilundhaalum').
Metaphor / Simile
“Vaanavillaa valaiyudhae”
Compares the journey of life to a bending rainbow ('Vaanavillaa valaiyudhae Nam paayanam').
Extended Metaphor
“Dhisai maarum nadhi / Kadal serum vidhi”
Compares friends taking different paths in life to rivers changing course, which are ultimately destined to merge together into the ocean.
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Trivia
'Chennai 600028 II: 2nd Innings' (2016) is the sports comedy-drama sequel to the 2007 cult hit 'Chennai 600028', directed by Venkat Prabhu. The music for the sequel was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, continuing the iconic musical legacy of the original franchise centered around friendship, cricket, and adulthood transitions.
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