- Lyricist
- Deepika Karthik Kumar
- Singer
- Deepika Karthik Kumar
- Music director
- Jhanu Chanthar
- Movie name
- Vezham
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 15 May 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses deep emotions of love, longing, and intense passionate conflict. The protagonist addresses her beloved as a raging elephant ('Seerum Vezham'), acknowledging the unpredictable nature of their bond while seeking comfort and acceptance. She describes how affection and desire bloom as they grow closer, yet getting too close feels like burning in a volcano of rage. Ultimately, she questions whether an ocean of love can soothe this inner fire and allow their hearts to unite in harmony.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Seerum vezhamae”
Addressing the lover as 'Seerum vezham' (a raging elephant), symbolizing raw power, intensity, and uncontrollable emotion.
Simile
“Vittil poochi pol erigindren”
Comparing herself to a moth burning in a flame ('Vittil poochi pol') to describe her self-consuming devotion and intensity of feelings.
Contrast / Antithesis
“Kadhal kadalum theeyai thanithidumo uyirae”
Juxtaposing 'Thee' (fire/rage) with 'Kadhal kadal' (ocean of love) to illustrate the struggle between intense anger/passion and soothing love.
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Paarka paarka”
Repeated words like 'Paarka paarka' and 'Ninaika ninaika' emphasize the gradual and continuous growth of love and desire over time.
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Trivia
The song is composed by Jhanu Chanthar for the 2022 Tamil romantic thriller film 'Vezham', starring Ashok Selvan, Janani, and Iswarya Menon. Singer Deepika Karthik Kumar doubled as the lyricist for this track, showcasing her multifaceted artistic talent.
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