- Lyricist
- Arun Bharathi
- Singer
- Sathya Prakash
- Music director
- Sam C. S
- Movie name
- Carbon
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Dec 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant track from the movie 'Carbon' is an emotional lament expressed by a grieving child for their lost father. Describing the father as a living deity and the primary support system, the song highlights the irreplaceable bond, childhood memories of swinging on his shoulders, and sleeping on his chest. The lyrics reflect deep gratitude for the quiet sacrifices fathers make to sustain their families, comparing a father's sweat to the essential salt in daily food. The grief peaks as the speaker feels completely rooted out by this loss, comparing the father to an 'aani ver' (taproot). Burning in the agony of love and longing, the speaker expresses a heartfelt wish to give up their own remaining lifespan if only it could bring the father back to life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Appa engira aani veraiyum tholachen………”
The lyricist compares the father to an 'aani ver' (taproot), symbolizing the foundational anchor of a person's life without which everything collapses.
Imagery & Hyperbole
“Ada appaavin vervai dhaan sotrilae / Dhinam uppaagum ellorin veettilae”
A father's hard labor and sacrifices are poetically equated to the salt in a family's daily food, emphasizing essential selflessness.
Monai & Rhyme (Parallelism)
“Aaraadhu kaayamae theeraadhu sogamae”
Internal rhyming and rhythmic repetition of 'Aaraadhu' and 'Theeraadhu' creates a melodic and sorrowful cadence.
Metaphor
“Paasa theeyil veguren”
Affection is metaphorically described as a 'fire' (paasa theei) in which the heart suffers and burns due to separation.
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Trivia
Composed by Sam C. S. and written by Arun Bharathi, this poignant song is sung by Sathyaprakash for the film 'Carbon' (2022). Sam C. S. is well-known for his emotionally charged, atmospheric orchestrations, and this song serves as an emotional focal point in the film's narrative.
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