- Lyricist
- Karthik Netha
- Singer
- Santhosh
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Sindhubaadh
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 5 May 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song conveys the deep agony of separation and the relentless resolve of a lover searching for his partner. He reminisces about shared moments under the sky that now feels fading and diminished in her absence. His sweet memories turn painful, as gentle raindrops turn to poison and tears turn into sharp thorns. Despite the anguish, his love remains vibrant and hopeful, symbolized by the rainbow whose colors have not yet run out.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“En mazhai thuli nanjaaguthae”
Comparing refreshing rain to poison to illustrate how sweet memories become painful during separation.
Metaphor
“Un pirivinil mullaaguthae”
Describing tears turning into sharp thorns to express the physical pain of emotional longing.
Synesthesia
“Vaangi vandha vaanavillai meettiduven”
Mixing visual and musical sensory experiences by describing strumming a rainbow as if it were a stringed instrument.
Epizeuxis / Repetition
“Theigirathae theigirathae”
Repeating words at the end of lines to amplify emotional distress and urgency.
Parallelism
“Aanalum malaithaandi / Theeraadha kadal thaandi / Thee thaandi varuvenae”
Using rhythmic repetition of 'thaandi' (crossing) to show determination against physical obstacles (mountains, oceans, fire).
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Trivia
This track features evocative lyrics by Karthik Netha for the 2019 film Sindhubaadh. The song captures the core emotional motivation of the protagonist played by Vijay Sethupathi, who embarks on a high-stakes journey across borders to rescue his wife.
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