- Lyricist
- Viveka
- Singers
- Praveen, Rohan Prakash
- Music director
- Achu
- Movie name
- Goli Soda 2
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 13 May 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Kannamma' from the movie Goli Soda 2 is a soulful romantic track expressing unconditional love, resilience, and optimism in the face of life's struggles. The protagonist addresses his beloved Kannamma, declaring that her presence transforms his hardships into joy, turning thorny paths into blooming flowers. He reflects on how temporary set-backs are like the waning moon that inevitably becomes full again, or gold that retains its value even when buried under soil. Throughout the track, the lyrics emphasize companionship, perseverance, and emotional solidarity. The protagonist credits his partner for standing by him through failure and attributes all his future triumphs to her love. He encourages letting go of disputes and embracing life with the freedom of a bird, highlighting that love alone is enough to overcome any distance or obstacle.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani (Simile)
“Katrodu kilai pola siridhu kaalam”
Compares bending under temporary hardships to a branch swaying with the wind ('Katrodu kilai pola siridhu kaalam / Naam konjam saaiyalaam').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“En saalai mull marangal / Muzhudhum pookal aagudhae”
Compares hardships turning into pleasant experiences to thorny roadside trees becoming flowers ('En saalai mull marangal / Muzhudhum pookal aagudhae').
Analogy
“Nila…theigiradhae / Sila naatkal ponadhumae / Meendum muzhumai aagudhae”
Uses the natural cycle of the waning and waxing moon as an analogy for how grief and sorrow are temporary and completeness returns ('Nila... theigiradhae / Sila naatkal ponadhumae / Meendum muzhumai aagudhae').
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Mannil pudhaivadhalae / Makki povathillai thangam”
Tamil poetic rhyming where second letters match across lines: 'Mannil' and 'Makki'.
Emona / Monai (Initial Rhyming)
“Poosalgal vidu poongodhai yedu”
Tamil poetic device where line beginnings share matching initial letters or sound patterns ('Poosalgal' / 'Poongodhai').
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Trivia
'Kannamma' from Goli Soda 2 (2018) was composed by Achu Rajamani, with lyrics penned by Viveka. The track became one of the standout melodious numbers of the soundtrack. 'Kannamma' is a historic term of endearment in Tamil literature popularized originally by the legendary poet Mahakavi Subramania Bharati in his iconic devotion and romantic poems.
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