- Lyricist
- Karthik Netha
- Singer
- Ananthu
- Music director
- C. Sathya
- Movie name
- Naadu
- Movie release year
- 2023
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Oct 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the movie Naadu (2023) is a poignant and uplifting invocation calling upon a savior or leader to return to their hill country roots. The lyrics capture the grief, longing, and struggle of the local villagers who feel abandoned in difficult times. By invoking imagery of rain refreshing parched soil and light piercing through deep darkness, the song expresses immense faith that the arrival of this respected figure will transform their destiny and breathe life back into the entire community.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Malai naatilae / Alai modhudhae”
The second consonant 'lai' rhymes between 'Malai' and 'Alai' across consecutive lines.
Monai (Initial Letter Alliteration)
“Podhadha kaalam / Polladha neram”
Repetition of the initial letter 'Po' in 'Podhadha' and 'Polladha'.
Upamai (Simile)
“Mazhaiya kilambhi vaa”
Comparing the arrival of the savior to rain quenching a suffering village using the word 'Mazhaiya'.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Irutta irukku paaru / Oliya odi vaa”
Comparing the protagonist to light ('Oliya') that dispels the darkness ('Irutta').
Upamai (Simile)
“Nee deivam pola”
Explicit comparison using 'pola' (like) comparing the leader to a divinity or god.
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Trivia
The song is composed by C. Sathya with lyrics written by Lyricist Karthik Netha, known for his evocative rural and philosophical imagery. Sung passionately by Ananthu, the track underscores the core thematic conflict of the film 'Naadu' (directed by M. Saravanan), which revolves around the struggles of marginalized hill-dwelling communities.
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