- Lyricist
- Pa. Vijay
- Singer
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Coffee With Kadhal
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Jul 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This track is an uplifting, philosophical song about resilience, acceptance, and the ultimate value of human kindness. It encourages the listener to accept life's unpredictable flow, reminding us that no single individual controls destiny. Longings and sorrows are described as universal experiences that refine human character, teaching that even emotional pain can guide us toward the right path in life. Framed around the classic metaphor of the world as a stage where relationships act as transient roles, the song asserts that time brings change to everyone. Ultimately, it delivers a soulful message: having a good and kind heart is the greatest blessing a person can possess.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Indha ualgam ennum medaiyilae”
'Indha ualgam ennum medaiyilae' compares the world to a theater stage where human beings act out roles.
Wordplay / Assonance
“Sila valigal kattum vazhigal”
Juxtaposition of 'valigal' (pains) and 'vazhigal' (paths/ways) to highlight how suffering creates direction in life.
Rhetorical Question
“Idhai vida or varamum peridhaa”
Asking whether any boon is greater than a good heart, emphasizing that inner goodness is supreme.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Naalaya poludhu / Nalamaaga vendum”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Na' in 'Naalaya' and 'Nalamaaga'.
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Trivia
This song in Sundar C's romantic comedy 'Coffee With Kadhal' (2022) features music and vocals by Yuvan Shankar Raja, blending modern ambient production with classic Tamil philosophical songwriting traditions.
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