- Lyricist
- Kabilan
- Singers
- Shweta Mohan, Vijay Prakash
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Maryan
- Movie release year
- 2013
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Dec 2016
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Innum Konjam Neram' from the movie Maryan (2013) is a soulful, romantic duet depicting the tender lingering between two lovers on a seashore, hesitant to part ways. Set against a coastal backdrop, the song portrays Maryan, a fisherman, and Panimalar as they exchange expressions of love, affection, and longing. They cherish every moment together, pleading for just a little more time. The lyrics weave coastal and marine metaphors—such as ocean waves, fishing nets, rain, and salty sea breeze—into an intimate conversation. The lovers speak of their deep devotion, dreaming of a future where they build a family together by the beach, bound by an eternal promise under the witness of Mother Ocean.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai Ani (Simile)
“Ipo mazha pola nee vantha kadal pola naan niraiven”
Compares the arrival of the beloved to rain and the emotional filling of the heart to the ocean filling up.
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for emphasis)
“Alaiyavitta alaiyavitta alaiyavittayae”
Repetition of words like 'alaiyavitta' and 'valayavittu' mimics the rhythmic sloshing of ocean waves and heightens emotional intensity.
Oxymoron / Sensory Contrast
“Intha uppu kaathu inikuthu”
Describes the naturally salty sea breeze as tasting sweet due to the intoxicating presence of love.
Imagery & Cultural Metaphor
“Kadal maatha aanaiyaaga uyirodu”
Uses marine and coastal elements ('Kadal maatha', 'meen udambu vaasana') to root the romantic discourse in the protagonist's fisherfolk lifestyle.
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Trivia
'Innum Konjam Neram' was composed by A. R. Rahman for the 2013 survival drama 'Maryan', directed by Bharat Bala, with lyrics written by Kabilan. The song features vocals by Vijay Prakash and Shweta Mohan. Set in the coastal region of Kanyakumari, Kabilan intentionally used rustic, sea-centric metaphors like fishing nets, sea breeze, and fish scent to reflect the authentic lifestyle and identity of the protagonist.
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