- Lyricist
- Krithika Nelson
- Singer
- Krithika Nelson
- Music director
- Gopi Sundar
- Movie name
- Nitham Oru Vaanam
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Nov 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poetic composition uses vivid imagery from classical Tamil literature to describe a transformation of conflict and chaos into serene harmony. The metaphorical clash between an elephant ('vezham') and a serpent ('naagam') gives rise to a healing rhythm and a silent epic poem, symbolizing how unexpected life confrontations can lead to peace and creative awakening.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Oru vezham ... Oru thaalam ... Oru mona kaviyam”
Repetition of 'Oru' at the beginning of multiple lines creates a rhythmic, song-like cadence.
Metaphor
“Oru mona kaviyam pirakka”
Compares a profound, quiet moment of realization or peace to the birth of a 'silent epic poem'.
Imagery
“Female :Yuga neela gaanama”
'Neela gaanam' (blue song) uses color imagery to evoke a sense of deep, vast, and timeless melancholy or tranquility.
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Trivia
Krithika Nelson served as both the lyricist and vocalist for this unique track in 'Nitham Oru Vaanam' (2022). The film features music composed by Gopi Sundar and stars Ashok Selvan in three distinct roles, exploring themes of travel, healing, and self-discovery.
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