- Lyricist
- Siva Ganga
- Singer
- Jothi
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Movie name
- Adangathey
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Jul 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a deeply poignant lamentation of tragic love, longing, and impending death. The speaker reflects on an overwhelming affection that was never fully realized or lost, comparing themselves to a weary bird searching for a branch to rest upon, hoping to find peace on the beloved's wings. However, the beloved flies off in an opposing direction, leaving behind painful memories likened to shed crimson feathers. As the protagonist reaches the end of their life, feelings of frozen sorrow and unanswered questions linger. In their final moments, despite the grief and lingering pain, the speaker's ultimate, unfulfilled wish is to see their lover's face one last time and share a final kiss before passing away.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Kilaiyai thedum Paravai naanae”
The speaker directly compares themselves to a homeless bird searching for a branch to perch on, representing their search for love and emotional sanctuary.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Un paarvaiyai / En porvaiyil”
The second consonant 'n' in 'Un' (Line 8) and 'En' (Line 10) creates a subtle internal Tamil rhyme.
Monai (First Letter Alliteration)
“Eppadi ennuyir kaadhalai solven”
The repetition of the initial vowel sound 'E' ('Eppadi', 'ennuyir') adds rhythmic symmetry to the line.
Symbolism
“Sivantha iragai uthirthu ponaai”
Shedding 'crimson feathers' symbolically represents leaving behind bloody, wounded memories and emotional pain during separation.
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Trivia
'Adangathey' is an unreleased/delayed Tamil action-drama film written and directed by Shanmugam Muthusamy, starring G. V. Prakash Kumar and Surbhi in the lead roles. G. V. Prakash Kumar composed the music for the film himself, while lyricist Siva Ganga penned these emotional lines.
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