- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Asha Bhosle
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Meera
- Movie release year
- 1992
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Dec 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This vibrant song expresses a profound sense of liberation, joy, and emotional rebirth. By employing powerful metaphors such as breaking old chains, opening long-locked doors, and a formerly captive bird soaring free, the lyrics depict a journey from bondage to ultimate freedom. The natural world around the protagonist appears rejuvenated, painted in rich colors and alive with the sounds of wind, cuckoos, and rain, symbolizing the euphoric state of mind when love and freedom take flight.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Adimai paravai paranthathaa”
Comparing the liberated soul or mind to a captive bird ('Adimai paravai') gaining freedom.
Simile
“Vanna thumbhi pola”
Compares the swirling, euphoric thoughts of the mind to the flight pattern of a colorful dragonfly ('Vanna thumbhi pola').
Ethirai (Second letter rhyme)
“Idai vidadhaa raagam raagam / Isai kedadha thaalam thaalam”
The second consonant sound 'd' is repeated in 'Idai' and 'Isai' across successive lines creating rhythmic harmony.
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Trivia
Meera (1992) marked the directorial debut of renowned cinematographer P.C. Sreeram. The film starred Vikram and Aishwarya in lead roles, featuring a hit soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Vaali.
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