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Lyrics & meaning

Life Is On

From Annapoorni – 2023 Film · 2023

Lyricist
Vivek
Singer
Harini
Music director
S. Thaman
Details
Annapoorni – 2023 Film2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
AnnapooraniAnnapoorani,
Ada yaaru neeOh, who are you?
RusiyaalaThrough rich taste,
Nooru nenja vaari pogumYou are a queen who steals a hundred hearts away.
Oru rani neeYou are a queen,
Female
Suthi paaru neeLook around you,
Suvai thaaniniThere is sweetness everywhere now.
Nee aasapatta oru vaazhkkaiyodaWith the life that you always desired,
Ini vaazhu neeLive on now!
Female
KonjamA little bit,
Rekka veesi kathi pesuSpread your wings and speak up boldly,
Vaanameri vannam poosuClimb into the sky and paint it with colors,
Endha neramum natpu koodave pogumeFriendship will walk along with you at all times.
KaiyyilIn the hand,
Muttakoseu katha rose-uA cabbage crafted into a rose,
Appam pola orthodox gundusattiyaCrossing the orthodox, narrow mindset shaped like a small cooking pot,
Thaandi odave kaala vekkiraaleShe takes a step to break free and run.
Female
Vaayula arusuvai ooranumeThe mouth should water with all six rich flavors,
Aarukkum ivaveral kaaranameHer magical fingers are the reason for everyone's delight,
Kan asaivilum saivathai thedidumeEven in a blink of her eye, she seeks culinary perfection,
Chaan vayirukku mela thinnu vaazhanumeOne must live to eat delicious food beyond just satisfying a small stomach.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic title song celebrates the protagonist Annapoorani's passion for culinary arts and her journey toward self-actualization. Coming from an orthodox background, she breaks through narrow societal limitations to pursue her dream of becoming a master chef, aided by her talent, ambition, and the support of friendship.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Appam pola orthodox gundusattiya

'Gundusatti' (a small narrow pot) is used as a metaphor for rigid, orthodox boundaries and limited societal mindsets.

End Rhyme

Oru rani nee / Suthi paaru nee / Suvai thaanini

The repetitive end-rhymes ('nee', 'ini', 'vaazhu nee') create a catchy rhythm and encouraging lyrical cadence.

Visual Imagery

Rekka veesi kathi pesu / Vaanameri vannam poosu

Vivid visual metaphors like spreading wings and painting the sky symbolize liberation and soaring ambitions.

Did you know?

Trivia

The film 'Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food' (2023) marks Nayanthara's 75th film in a lead role. The song highlights her character's deep connection with food and her ambition to excel as a professional chef despite cultural obstacles.

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