- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Guru (2007 Film)
- Movie release year
- 2007
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Apr 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from Mani Ratnam's film 'Guru' encapsulates the protagonist's fierce ambition, unshakeable determination, and deep romantic devotion. The central theme revolves around holding on to a single lifelong dream despite all odds and keeping one's spirit alive until that dream becomes reality. The lyrics express resilience in the face of catastrophic challenges—metaphorically stated as even standing firm if the sky collapses. Simultaneously, it highlights how love and emotional support provide the ultimate fuel to achieve seemingly impossible feats, such as capturing the moon.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Vaanae en melae saaindhaalumae / Naan meendu kaattuven”
The lyrics use extreme exaggeration (the sky falling down) to emphasize the speaker's relentless determination and resilience.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Nee ennai konjam konjinaal / Nilaavai vaanguven”
Promising to buy or fetch the moon if loved a little is a classic hyperbolic metaphor expressing infinite capability inspired by affection.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Nee ennai konjam konjinaal / Nilaavai vaanguven”
Alliteration of the initial consonant sound 'N' ('Nee' / 'Nilaavai') across consecutive lines.
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