- Lyricist
- Rajat Ravishankar
- Singer
- P. Unnikrishnan
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Movie name
- Punnagai Desam
- Movie release year
- 2002
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Aug 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Kaattrilae Paattu Varum from Punnagai Desam is a philosophical tribute to the divine and omnipresent nature of music. The song highlights how music acts as a magical force capable of healing, restoring hope, and filling the singer's soul with boundless passion. It compares music to life-giving elements such as rain clouds to the earth and the sacred river Ganges to the soul. Furthermore, the lyricist expands the definition of music beyond vocals and instruments, asserting that music exists in every facet of existence—from a baby's first cry to the sound of ocean waves, thunder, and fire. Ultimately, the song reveals that even deep silence during meditation is a form of music, bringing absolute bliss and divine joy to human life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vaazhkkai oru porkkalam / Nampikkai aayutham”
Life is metaphorically compared to a battlefield ('porkkalam') and faith/hope is compared to a weapon ('aayutham').
Hyperbole (Uvavu / Thagudhi)
“Alaikooda kural kettu ilaipaarumae”
Exaggerating the soothing quality of the singer's voice by stating that even restless ocean waves stop and take rest upon hearing it.
Paradox / Oxymoron
“Oru osai indriyae yoga nilaiyilae / Mounam enbathum sangeetham”
Describing silence ('mounam') in deep meditation without sound as a form of music.
Analogy (Uvamai)
“Uyirin uyiril oori oori varum / Gangai allavaa sangeetham”
Comparing music flowing through the soul to the eternal flow of the river Ganges.
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Trivia
Punnagai Desam (2002) is a Tamil drama film directed by K. Selva Bharathy. S. A. Rajkumar's music for this song blends classical Carnatic solkattu (jathis) with contemporary light music, creating a celebrated track themed entirely on musical aesthetics and artistic devotion.
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