- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singers
- Sathya Prakash, Vaishali
- Music director
- N. R. Raghunanthan
- Movie name
- Om
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Jul 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful song from the movie 'Om', penned by Na. Muthu Kumar, reflects deeply on life's journey, destiny, aging, and the transience of time. The lyrics draw rich metaphors from nature, comparing youth to a forest, old age to musical bamboo, and human life to leaves floating helplessly along a river's natural course. It conveys a poignant message that humans are merely travelers on a long road, urging us to embrace the present moment, let go of past burdens, and smile through both hardships and joy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Ilamayin kaatil / Mudhumayin moongil”
Compares youth to a forest ('Ilamayin kaatil') and old age to a bamboo flute ('Mudhumayin moongil').
Simile (Uvamaani)
“Alai kadal pola”
Compares the surge of life experiences to an ocean filled with crashing waves using the comparison word 'pola'.
Imagery
“Nadhigalil viluntha / Ilai elaam / Nadhi vazhi sellum / Padagu thaan”
Evokes vivid visual imagery of leaves falling into a river and floating along like boats.
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Padagu thaan / Parakkavae vendum”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'P' across consecutive lines (Padagu / Parakkavae).
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Trivia
The film 'Om' (also known as 'Ilamai Idho Idho') starring veteran actor Rajinikanth's contemporary director/actor Bharathiraja, features lyrics by late Na. Muthu Kumar, known for his philosophical depth and nature-centric metaphors on life and human relationships.
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