- Lyricist
- Arun Prabu Purushothaman
- Singers
- Pradeep Kumar, Lalitha Vijaykumar
- Music director
- Pradeep Kumar
- Movie name
- Vaazhl
- Movie release year
- 2020
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Jun 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Inba Visai Maangal from the film Vaazhl explores the philosophical nature of human existence and the constant search for joy and fulfillment. Using vivid nature imagery like roaming deer and jumping frogs, the lyrics depict life as a journey driven by desire, love, and passion, navigating toward a metaphorical forest of happiness despite life's bumpy terrain. The song emphasizes experiencing life and seeking passion before being swallowed by life's inevitable struggles.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uruvagam)
“Angum ingum alaiyum thavalai vaazhvilae”
Life is metaphorically compared to a frog jumping aimlessly ('thavalai vaazhvilae') and human desire/soul to deer propelled by joy ('inba visai maangal').
Edhukai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Angum ingum alaiyum thavalai vaazhvilae / Pongum inba kaadu nokki salaiyae”
The second letter ''ng'' rhymes across lines, creating a rhythmic and lyrical harmony.
Monai (Alliteration)
“Kundum kuzhi putharinilae”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('ku' in Kundum and kuzhi).
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Trivia
The lyricist of the song is Arun Prabu Purushothaman, who also directed the film Vaazhl. The track features vocals by Pradeep Kumar alongside veteran singer Lalitha Vijaykumar, bringing a unique blend of modern acoustic sensibility and traditional vocal depth suitable for the film's existential travel theme.
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