- Lyricist
- Karthik Netha
- Singer
- Shankar Mahadevan
- Music director
- Manoj Krishna
- Movie name
- Aalan
- Movie release year
- 2024
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Oct 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song explores profound philosophical inquiries about human existence, identity, and impermanence through a devotional invocation of Lord Shiva. The protagonist questions the nature of the self, the physical body, human suffering, and the ultimate purpose of life. Through introspective lyrics, the singer questions whether life is an illusion, a grand dream, or a divine play (Irai Vilaiyaattu). Seeking liberation and spiritual clarity, the seeker turns to Lord Shiva, pleading for answers to these existential riddles. The sacred chanting of 'Om Namah Shivaya' serves as a powerful spiritual anchor throughout this quest for ultimate truth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhetorical Question (Vinaa)
“Naan enum naan enge”
The lyrics rely heavily on rhetorical questions to convey existential introspection into the nature of self and reality.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Pini noiyaadum kudilaa”
The mortal body is metaphorically compared to a temporary, frail hut plagued by diseases.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Ulage perumper kanavaa”
The entire worldly existence is compared to a massive, fleeting dream.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Idhuvae nilaiyaa / Pudhirae vidaiyaa”
Consecutive lines share matching ending sounds ('nilaiyaa' and 'vidaiyaa') creating rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
Composed by Manoj Krishna for the 2024 film 'Aalan', this track showcases powerful spiritual vocals by Shankar Mahadevan set to deeply introspective Tamil lyrics penned by Karthik Netha.
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