- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Vaanavil
- Movie release year
- 2000
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Oct 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This comforting song uses poignant natural imagery to deliver a message of hope, resilience, and optimism to someone facing adversity. By comparing the person to a third-day crescent moon, the lyricist emphasizes that full brilliance is already within them and will unfold gradually over time. The metaphors of light returning after darkness and buried seeds sprouting into new life reinforce the theme that temporary setbacks or struggles are merely preludes to eventual growth and triumph.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Pournami nilavu unakkul irukku”
The listener is compared to a growing crescent moon possessing the latent power of a full moon inside.
Analogy
“Vidhaigal udhaikkum pothu Irappathu illai mulaikkum meendum”
The imagery of buried seeds sprouting into new life is used as an analogy for human resurrection from hardships.
Repetition (Anaphora / Emoni)
“Piraiyae piraiyae moondraam piraiyae”
Repetition of the word 'Piraiyae' creates a soothing rhythmic cadence suited for a motivational lullaby.
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Trivia
'Vaanavil' (2000) features action star Arjun and Abhirami in lead roles, with music composed by Deva. Lyricist Vairamuthu penned this song as an uplifting, philosophical lullaby about hope and perseverance.
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