- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singer
- Vijay Yesudas
- Music director
- Sabesh – Murali
- Movie name
- Pokkisham
- Movie release year
- 2009
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Mar 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Pokkisham' expresses profound emotional satisfaction and joy arising from deep affection and pure friendship. Using rich romantic nature imagery, the lyrics describe an inner transformation where an endless void is finally filled, akin to an ocean quenching its thirst or raindrops reuniting with clouds. The speaker feels transformed by this bond—soaring without wings, feeling as though happiness itself birthed them, and sprouting with life like a grain of paddy. The song celebrates a pure, faultless connection that banishes all darkness and brings metaphorical light into one's life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Theerndhadhae perungkadal Dhaagamae”
Comparing deep emotional longing to the vast thirst of a ocean being quenched.
Visual Imagery
“Minmini poochchigal Pookkalaai”
Paints a vivid picture of night time where glowing fireflies resemble bright flowers.
Personification
“Vennilaa paarvaigal Koochchamaai”
Attributing human traits like shyness to the moonlight gaze.
Simile (Upamai)
“Nelmani pola naan Mulaikkiren”
Explicitly comparing the speaker's renewal of spirit to a grain of paddy sprouting in the soil using 'pola'.
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Trivia
Pokkisham (2009) is a period romantic drama directed by Cheran, starring himself alongside Padmapriya. The film's narrative relies heavily on letters exchanged during the 1970s. The musical score and songs were composed by the duo Sabesh-Murali, with lyrics penned by Yugabharathi.
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