- Lyricist
- Vignesh Shivan
- Singer
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Music director
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Movie name
- Jersey
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Jan 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Marakkadhae' / 'Nee En Ulaga Azhagiyae' expresses deep nostalgia and heartfelt longing for past romantic memories. The protagonist reminisces about intimate moments shared with his beloved—terrace meetings at midnight, shared glances, kisses under the moonlight, and huddling together under a dupatta during rain showers.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Nidhaanamaga / Paarvai vittadhum”
The second consonant 'r' or 'd' repeats across lines like 'Neeyaaga' and 'Paarvai', or 'Nidhaanamaga' and 'Muththam ittadhum', creating rhythmic continuity.
Imagery
“Thooridum neram saalai oram un dhuppattaavai suththi kondom”
Evokes vivid visual imagery of a nighttime scene with an open terrace, rain drizzles, and sharing a dupatta by the roadside.
Hyperbole / Metaphor
“Nee pona pinbu naan pudhainthadhum”
Describing the emotional devastation of separation as being 'buried' (pudhainthadhum) after the lover departs.
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Trivia
This track 'Marakkadhae' is from the Tamil dubbed soundtrack of the acclaimed sports drama 'Jersey' (2019), composed originally by Anirudh Ravichander with Tamil lyrics penned by frequent collaborator Vignesh Shivan.
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