- Lyricist
- S. S Vikneshwaran
- Singer
- Priyasagi Raj
- Music director
- Shameshan Mani Maran
- Movie name
- Sughamaai Subbulakshmi
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Apr 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song is an inspirational and motivational anthem encouraging self-belief, perseverance, and gratitude for life. It emphasizes that life itself is a precious gift and that every effort, thought, and dream cultivated by an individual is ultimately for their own growth and fulfillment. It urges the listener not to let valuable opportunities slip away.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Ninaithathum vithaithathum”
The repetition of the suffix 'thum' at the end of words in the same line creates a rhythmic flow.
Epiphora (Repetition)
“Unakku thaan”
The phrase 'Unakku thaan' is repeated at the end of successive lines to reinforce the personal ownership of one's efforts and destiny.
Moonaai (Initial Assonance/Alliteration)
“Udaimaigal unnai vittu agalalaam / Unarvugal unnai vittu piriyuma”
The initial vowel sound 'U' is repeated in 'Udaimaigal' and 'Unarvugal' across consecutive lines.
Rhetorical Question
“Unarvugal unnai vittu piriyuma”
Questions are asked not to get an answer, but to provoke deep self-reflection regarding one's inner strength and goals.
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Trivia
The song comes from the 2018 Tamil film 'Sughamaai Subbulakshmi', directed by Charles. Lyricist S.S. Vikneshwaran penned the song as a central motivational theme for the film's narrative.
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