- Lyricist
- Bharath Sankar
- Singer
- Bharath Sankar
- Music director
- Oorka
- Movie name
- Aadai
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Jun 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the film 'Aadai' delivers a deeply philosophical and existential commentary on human life, control, and societal judgment. It questions the narrow-minded views of society and reminds the listener that ultimate control lies beyond human hands. Comparing human existence to puppets controlled by a higher universal force ('Aattruvan'), the lyrics emphasize that material possessions, social status, and rigid notions of time are temporary illusions.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Aattruvan aattivacha / Aaduravan aadanum”
Compares human actions to puppets performing at the behest of a cosmic puppeteer or destiny.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Kaalam neram poi-u / Un kanava mattum vai-u”
The lines end with rhyming phonetic sounds ('poi-u' and 'vai-u').
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Onnum illa onnum illa / Un kaiyila onnumilla”
Repetition of the phrase 'Onnum illa' to heavily reinforce the existential theme of non-possession.
Muran (Antithesis)
“Kathira karaikkum / Nilavum meithaan”
Contrasts the harsh sun/daylight ('Kathir') with the subtle moonlight ('Nilavu') to highlight shifting truths.
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Trivia
'Aadai' (2019) is a dark comedy drama starring Amala Paul, directed by Rathna Kumar. The soundtrack was jointly composed by Pradeep Kumar and the Chennai-based indie rock band Oorka, with member Bharath Sankar contributing heavily to the writing and vocal delivery.
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