- Lyricist
- Sikkander
- Singer
- Sundarayyar
- Music director
- M. Ghibran
- Movie name
- Aramm
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Jul 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Melan Kottuda' from Aramm highlights the innocence, resilience, and optimism of children living in a drought-stricken rural region. Despite facing acute water scarcity and hardship where natural water bodies exist only in books, the song portrays their determination to celebrate life, play, and find joy together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhyme / Monorhyme (Aethukai / Monai)
“Melan kottuda / Thalam thattuda”
Matching sound patterns and starting consonants present across lines such as 'Melan kottuda' and 'Thalam thattuda'.
Metaphor
“Medu pallam dhaanae”
Comparing life's struggles and hurdles to 'Medu pallam' (elevations and depressions / ups and downs).
Hyperbole / Poetic Exaggeration
“Aazhi thannithan / Thaena inikkum”
Exaggerating ocean water tasting sweet like honey through prayer, highlighting deep hope and desperation for water.
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Trivia
The track is featured in the 2017 social drama movie 'Aramm' starring Nayanthara, which deals with severe water management issues and rural neglect in Tamil Nadu. The music for Aramm was composed by Ghibran.
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