- Lyricist
- T. Samayamurali
- Singer
- Varsha Tripathi
- Music director
- Satish Chakravarthy
- Movie name
- Kanal
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Nov 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Maname Maname' is a deep, introspective lament about personal suffering, fate, and perseverance. The protagonist speaks directly to their own mind, questioning whether the grief and hardship they face daily will ever come to an end or if it is an inescapable fate orchestrated by the divine. Expressing feelings of isolation and betrayal by destiny, the speaker seeks strength to endure continuous trials. Through powerful imagery of a struggling boat in the deep sea and a leaf caught in a storm, the song expresses the desperate need to stay resilient, work tirelessly, and eventually reach the metaphorical shore of safety and peace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Apostrophe / Personification
“Maname maname”
Addressing the mind ('Maname') as an internal companion that can listen and respond.
Metaphor (Uvameyam)
“Thalladum odama”
Comparing the protagonist's helpless emotional state to a boat struggling amidst ocean waves.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Ilai polae puyal kaatril”
Comparing the self to a leaf tossed in a storm using the explicit comparative marker 'polae'.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Thavikkindren thaniyaaga”
Repetition of the initial 'Th' sound in 'Thavikkindren' and 'thaniyaaga'.
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Trivia
Composed by Satish Chakravarthy for the 2022 project 'Kanal', the track features lyrics by T. Samayamurali and a poignant vocal performance by Varsha Tripathi, capturing the tragic tone of the protagonist's emotional journey.
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