- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singer
- Benny Dayal
- Music director
- Achu Rajamani
- Movie name
- Goli Soda 2
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 12 May 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Kannamma' from Goli Soda 2 is a deeply soulful romantic ballad expressing profound gratitude and devotion towards a soulmate. The protagonist reflects on how his partner's presence, voice, and touch act as a soothing balm to his past pain and brokenness. Her love brings him strength, heals his wounds, and inspires him to overcome life's greatest hurdles. Throughout the track, he compares her to a motherly comforting force, a peacock feather, and a guiding light that dispels fear. Shedding his ego, he yields completely to her affection, acknowledging that all his successes belong to her and that her love has given him an expansive sky of endless possibilities.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming in Tamil poetry)
“Udaindhu ponadhai / Kidandha ennai”
The second letter 'd' (ட) rhymes across lines: 'Udainthu' (உடைந்து) and 'Kidandha' (கிடந்த).
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Anbae mayiliragae”
Comparing the beloved to a soothing peacock feather ('Anbae mayiliragae') and an alternate life source ('Anbae maatruyirae').
Repetition / Anaphora (Adukku Thodar)
“Uyara…uyara…uyara”
Repetition of 'Uyara' and 'Parandhen' to emphasize height, soaring emotion, and freedom.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Kodi nandri kooruven”
Expressing gratitude by offering ten million (kodi) thanks.
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Trivia
The song 'Kannamma' from Goli Soda 2 (2018) features music composed by Achu Rajamani, with poignant lyrics penned by Madhan Karky and vocals performed by Pradeep Kumar. The term 'Kannamma' is a historic Tamil endearment famously popularized by revolutionary poet Subramania Bharati.
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