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Inba Visai

From Vaazhl · 2020

Lyricist
Arun Prabu Purushothaman
Singers
Pradeep Kumar, Lalitha Vijaykumar
Music director
Pradeep Kumar
Details
Vaazhl2020

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Inba visai maangal ula pogudhaeThe deer driven by the momentum of joy roam about.
Peravaludan anbu uyir mogam kondu meyudhaeWith deep desire, the loving soul grazes in passion.
Inba visai maangal ula pogudhaeThe deer driven by the momentum of joy roam about.
Peravaludan anbu uyir mogam kondu meyudhaeWith deep desire, the loving soul grazes in passion.
Inba visai maangal ula pogudhaeThe deer driven by the momentum of joy roam about.
Male
Angum ingum alaiyum thavalai vaazhvilaeIn this frog-like life that wanders here and there,
Pongum inba kaadu nokki salaiyaeThe path leads towards an overflowing forest of joy.
Angum ingum alaiyum thavalai vaazhvilaeIn this frog-like life that wanders here and there,
Pongum inba kaadu nokki salaiyaeThe path leads towards an overflowing forest of joy.
Chorus
Kundum kuzhi putharinilaeIn the bushes filled with bumps and pits,
Pudhaindhu pogum munnaraeBefore getting buried completely,
Anbu uyir aasai rusi thedi alainthadumaeThe loving soul wanders seeking the taste of desire.
Kundum kuzhi putharinilaeIn the bushes filled with bumps and pits,
Pudhaindhu pogum munnaraeBefore getting buried completely,
Anbu uyir aasai rusi thedi alainthadumaeThe loving soul wanders seeking the taste of desire.
Chorus
Vaazhvile…In life...
Vaazhvile…In life...
Chorus
Inba visai maangal ula pogudhaeThe deer driven by the momentum of joy roam about.
Peravaludan anbu uyir mogam kondu meyudhaeWith deep desire, the loving soul grazes in passion.
Inba visai maangal ula pogudhaeThe deer driven by the momentum of joy roam about.
Peravaludan anbu uyir mogam kondu meyudhaeWith deep desire, the loving soul grazes in passion.
Inba visai maangal ula pogudhaeThe deer driven by the momentum of joy roam about.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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