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Lyrics & meaning

Maarum Uravae

From Vezham · 2022

Lyricist
Deepika Karthik Kumar
Singer
Deepika Karthik Kumar
Music director
Jhanu Chanthar
Details
Vezham2022

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Maarum uravaeO changing relationship,
En maarbil uraivaaiyaWill you rest upon my chest?
Seerum vezhamaeO raging elephant,
En seerai yerpaaiyaWill you accept my offering?
Female
Maarum uravaeO changing relationship,
En maarbil uraivaaiyaWill you rest upon my chest?
Seerum vezhamaeO raging elephant,
En seerai yerpaaiyaWill you accept my offering?
Female
Paasam…Affection...
Paarka paarkaAs I keep seeing,
Pesa pesa valaraAs I keep speaking, it grows,
Nenjil…In the heart...
Aasai…Desire...
Ninaika ninaikaAs I keep thinking,
Nerunga nerungaAs I get closer,
MalaruthaeIt blossoms!
Female
Nerungum pozhudhuWhen getting closer,
Theeyai unarndhenI felt the fire.
Kovam kothikum eri malaiyoIs it a volcano boiling with anger?
Vittil poochi pol erigindrenI am burning like a moth in a flame.
Vazhkaiyai vazhavae anbaeTo live this life, my love,
Female
Kadhal kadalumWill an ocean of love
Theeyai thanithidumo uyiraeQuench this fire, my life?
Idhayam irandum kalandhuWill both our hearts blend
Viyandhu rasithidumoAnd admire in wonder?
Female
Maarum uravaeO changing relationship,
En maarbil uraivaaiyaWill you rest upon my chest?
Seerum vezhamaeO raging elephant,
En seerai yerpaaiyaWill you accept my offering?
Female
Paasam…Affection...
Paarka paarkaAs I keep seeing,
Pesa pesa valaraAs I keep speaking, it grows,
Nenjil…In the heart...
Aasai…Desire...
Ninaika ninaikaAs I keep thinking,
Nerunga nerungaAs I get closer,
MalaruthaeIt blossoms!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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