- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Srinivas
- Music director
- Vidyasagar
- Movie name
- Mozhi
- Movie release year
- 2007
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Jan 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the movie 'Mozhi' highlights the beauty, depth, and eloquence of silence over spoken words. It reflects the emotional core of the film, which features a hearing-and-speech-impaired protagonist. The lyrics convey that spoken language often carries repetitive or standard meanings, whereas non-verbal expression and a woman's quiet world hold infinite depth, emotion, and nuance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Keyword Repetition
“Mounamae unnidam”
The word 'Mounam' (Silence) is reiterated prominently to establish silence as the central theme and character of the song.
Polyptoton (Etymological repetition)
“Solli mudikum orr sollin vattathil”
Variation of the Tamil root word 'Sol' (word/speak) through 'Solli' and 'Sollin' creates a rhythmic emphasis on spoken language.
Hyperbole / Adukkuthodar
“Pala kodi kodi porul kudi irukkum”
The repetition of 'kodi kodi' (crores/millions) exaggerates the boundless count of emotions contained in silence.
Metaphor
“Sollai kadandha pennin mouna koottukul”
Describing silence as a 'nest' ('mouna koottukul') metaphorically turns quietness into a safe home holding deep inner thoughts.
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