- Lyricist
- Vishal Chandrasekhar
- Singer
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Music director
- Vishal Chandrasekhar
- Movie name
- Simba
- Movie release year
- 2015
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Aug 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful track expresses deep longing, quiet companionship, and tender romance. The protagonist reflects on how time melts away and silence takes over whenever they are close to their beloved. Walking down memory lane, every step is filled with thoughts of this special person, and the singer yearns for the simple comfort of leaning on a friend's shoulder.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Marandhadhae / Parandhadhae”
The second consonant sound 'ra' rhymes across consecutive opening verbs 'Marandhadhae' and 'Parandhadhae'.
Metaphor
“Naan ninaivin paadhai meedhu nadakkuren”
Memories are metaphorically portrayed as a physical path ('ninaivin paadhai') on which the speaker walks while carrying their beloved.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Pakkam vara thudikkiren”
The phrase 'Pakkam vara thudikkiren' is repeated consecutively to intensify the emotion of intense longing.
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Trivia
The song is part of the Tamil stoner dark comedy film 'Simba' starring Bharath and Premgi Amaren, with music composed by Vishal Chandrasekhar.
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