- Lyricist
- Thamarai
- Singer
- Benny Dayal
- Music director
- Ghibran
- Movie name
- Maara
- Movie release year
- 2020
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Oct 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the film 'Maara' evokes a serene, wanderlust-filled feeling of discovery and emotional awakening. It celebrates the untamed beauty of nature, comparing the protagonist's yearning mind and spirit to an unstoppable, free-flowing wind ('Adangaadha kaatrae'). The protagonist contemplates the mysteries of life, human warmth, and an enigmatic soul whose presence feels like a golden dawn blossoming in her heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Thotta sinungi vaanae”
Compares the expansive sky to a sensitive 'touch-me-not' plant that reacts to delicate touch.
Simile (Upamai)
“Kaatru kumizhi pola”
Compares fragile, fleeting moments of happiness to an air/soap bubble that easily pops.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Adangaadha kaatrae”
Repeated emphasize the wild, uninhibited, and free spirit of nature and the protagonist's heart.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Pottri valarthu pottri valarthu”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'P' creating a pleasing rhythmic cadence.
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Trivia
'Maara' (2020) is an official Tamil adaptation of the acclaimed 2015 Malayalam film 'Charlie'. The film's music was composed by Ghibran, with lyrics written by lyricist Thamarai. The poetic imagery of wind and rain reflects the artistic, nomadic spirit of the titular character.
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