- Lyricist
- Ku. Karthik
- Singer
- Sanah Moidutty
- Music director
- Prasanna Suresh
- Movie name
- Sony Music South
- Movie release year
- 2023
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Nov 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Marankothiye' is a lively and expressive romantic track that depicts the giddy, exhilarating feeling of falling in love. The protagonist describes the whirlwind of emotions experience—floating, walking on fire, sleeplessness, and an irresistible draw towards her beloved, whom she metaphorically calls a 'Marankothi' (woodpecker) pecking away at her heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Mara mara mara mara marankothiyae”
The lover's persistent entry into the heart is poetically compared to a woodpecker ('Marankothi') continually pecking on a tree.
Monaie (Initial Rhyming/Alliteration)
“Mana mana manasula nerungitiyae”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Mara' and 'Mana' creates a rhythmic beat.
Hyperbole
“Neruppula nadakkuren”
Exaggeration of walking on fire and floating in life to convey extreme romantic excitement.
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Trivia
The track features playful vocals by Sanah Moidutty set to energetic modern beats composed by Prasanna Suresh, with youthful slang lyrics by Ku. Karthik.
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