- Lyricist
- Vivek
- Singer
- Kalpana Raghavendar
- Music director
- Santhosh Narayanan
- Movie name
- 36 Vayadhinile
- Movie release year
- 2015
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Mar 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Pogiren' from 36 Vayadhinile is an empowering anthem of self-discovery, liberation, and feminine autonomy. The lyrics capture the protagonist's journey of breaking free from societal expectations and domestic confinement to reclaim her identity and pursue her long-lost dreams.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Serupugalae enn / Siragukal endru”
Comparing slippers ('Serupugalae') directly to wings ('Siragukal'), symbolizing that her everyday steps and work are her means of flight and independence.
Metaphor & Imagery
“Ulagam sadhuram / Endrae irundhen / Suvargal endru / Pinbae arinthen”
Describing the world as a square box with walls, representing domestic and social confinement imposed on women.
Emoni / Rhyme (Monoreyme & Anaphora)
“Pogiren…naan pogiren”
Repetition of 'Pogiren' (I am going) at the end of stanzas to emphasize determination, momentum, and progress.
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Trivia
The song 'Pogiren' was composed by Santhosh Narayanan and sung by Kalpana Raghavendar along with Santhosh Narayanan. It served as the central musical theme for Jyothika's celebrated comeback film '36 Vayadhinile' (2015), a remake of the Malayalam hit 'How Old Are You?'.
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