- Lyricist
- Pradeep Kumar
- Singer
- Pradeep Kumar
- Music director
- Santhosh Narayanan
- Movie name
- Jigarthanda
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Sept 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This abstract and atmospheric piece from the movie Jigarthanda uses hypnotic vocalizations and deeply poetic Tamil phrasing to meditate on the unpredictable nature of the human mind ('Mana'). The lyrics reflect on whether human nature is defined by harshness ('Kaaram') or soft empathy ('Eeram'). Through repetitive folk chants and evocative scats, the track creates a haunting, introspective atmosphere representing internal turmoil and spiritual questioning.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Antya Prasam (End Rhyme)
“Nooo raaa manaaa / Yaeee laaa manaa”
The deliberate ending of consecutive lines with 'manaaa' creates a hypnotic, chant-like rhythmic pattern.
Juxtaposition (Contrast)
“Aroooo kaaramaaa / Nanaraa eeramaa”
Contrasts 'Kaaram' (spiciness/harshness) with 'Eeram' (moisture/compassion) to symbolize the dual nature of human emotions.
Vocalise / Rhythmic Refrain
“Yemaa malaa ye lama”
Use of non-lexical and rustic folk vocables ('Yemaa malaa ye lama') to build melodic texture and emotional depth.
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Trivia
Composed by Santhosh Narayanan for the acclaimed film Jigarthanda (directed by Karthik Subbaraj), this track heavily features Pradeep Kumar's distinct acoustic and vocal style. The minimalist lyrics blend traditional Tamil concepts of emotion with contemporary indie-folk soundscapes.
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