- Lyricist
- Uma Devi
- Singer
- Govind Vasantha
- Music director
- Govind Vasantha
- Movie name
- Ponmagal Vandhal
- Movie release year
- 2020
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song from 'Ponmagal Vandhal' is an empowering anthem about resilience, justice, and self-belief. It begins with grief and confusion—questioning whether truth can truly be suppressed when evidence is hidden—and transitions into an inspiring message of inner fortitude. The lyrics encourage a woman not to succumb to surrounding darkness or collapse like a fragile flower, but instead to anchor herself like a firm root and rise above all adversities.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Etukai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Pudhirgal yaavum vidaigal aagi”
The repetition of the second consonant sound 'd' in 'Pudhirgal' and 'Vidaigal' creates rhythm and cohesion.
Simile (Upamai)
“Poo pola veezhaamal / Ver pola nee maari”
The lyricist contrasts falling like a fragile flower ('Poo pola') with remaining strong and grounded like a tree's root ('Ver pola').
Metaphor (Uruvagim)
“Vidaigal thandha thisaiyil indru / Pudhidhaai paravai parakkiradhae”
The protagonist discovering truth and answers is metaphorically depicted as a bird gaining wings and soaring in a new direction.
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Trivia
The song features lyrics written by prominent Tamil poet-lyricist Uma Devi, known for her feminist and socially conscious lyrics. 'Ponmagal Vandhal' (2020), starring Jyothika, was notably one of the first major Tamil feature films to premiere directly on a digital OTT streaming platform during the 2020 global lockdown.
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