- Lyricist
- Vasan
- Singer
- Ilayaraja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Desiya Geetham
- Movie release year
- 1998
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Oct 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses deep distress and despair regarding the socio-political state of modern India. Addressing a close friend, the speaker laments that the noble sacrifices made by freedom fighters to secure independence and protect the nation's honor appear to have been in vain due to continuous riots, violence, and instability.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition)
“Nanba nanba”
The words 'Nanba nanba' and 'Dhinam dhinam' are repeated consecutively to convey urgency and emotional distress.
Rhetorical Question
“Idhu enna suthanthiram”
Questions like 'Idhu enna suthanthiram' (What kind of freedom is this?) are used to provoke deep thought regarding true independence.
Metaphor
“Veippom baarangal”
The word 'baarangal' (burdens) metaphorically represents the grief and anxiety felt by citizens observing their country's turmoil.
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Trivia
Desiya Geetham (1998) is a Tamil political drama film written and directed by Cheran, starring Murali and Rambha. The soundtrack and background score were composed by maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics addressing social responsibility and governance.
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