- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singer
- Swagatha S. Krishnan
- Music director
- Sam C. S
- Movie name
- Vanjagar Ulagam
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 18 May 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a classic devotional composition expressing deep spiritual ecstasy and love (Bhakti) for Lord Krishna. The lyricist depicts the mesmerizing sound of Krishna playing his flute, which hypnotizes the surrounding cowherd maidens (Gopis), making them blush in shyness and bliss. The devotee describes how they performed endless penances across lifetimes just to witness Krishna's divine form, running eagerly to Brindavan while calling out His name, 'Govinda'.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for emphasis)
“Oododi…odi odi odi”
The words 'Odi odi odi' and 'Oododi' are repeated continuously to express intense eagerness and swift movement towards the divine.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Kodaana kodi thavam seidhu”
The phrase 'Kodaana kodi thavam' (millions upon millions of penances) exaggerates the effort made to emphasize the rarity and privilege of seeing Lord Krishna.
Auditory & Visual Imagery
“Soozhum gopiyargal Mugam naanavae”
Phrases like 'Kuzhal oodhum' (flute playing) and 'Mugam naanavae' (faces blushing in shyness) evoke vivid soundscapes and visual emotion of Brindavan.
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Trivia
This track originates from a iconic 18th-century Carnatic music composition penned by Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi set in Raga Ritigowla. It was adapted into a modern soundscape by composer Sam C.S. for the neo-noir crime thriller movie 'Vanjagar Ulagam' (2018).
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