- Lyricist
- Vivek
- Singers
- Vijay Narain, Santhosh Narayanan
- Music director
- Santhosh Narayanan
- Movie name
- Manithan
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Apr 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Poi Vazhva is a soulful and philosophical song from the movie Manithan (2016). The song addresses deep existential questioning, asking whether life is merely a painful lie. However, it quickly counters this doubt with a strong note of hope, assuring the listener that every life possesses inherent purpose and meaning. The lyrics use vivid metaphors of birds, falling wings, and resting shadows to convey that failure is not the end but a stepping stone on life's journey. It encourages resilience, reminding us that struggle is universal and that patient endurance will eventually lead to clarity and realization.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhetorical Question
“Poi vazhva valiyae theerva”
Poses philosophical questions about pain and existence to prompt reflection.
Metaphor
“Vettri verum muttrupulli Tholvigalae sellumvazhi”
Compares victory to a full stop (an endpoint) and failures to a path forward.
Symbolism
“Oru siragu vizhadha Siru parava ezhadha”
Uses the image of a bird losing a wing yet rising to symbolize human struggle and triumph.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Intha veruma vidadha / Oru siragu vizhadha / Siru parava ezhadha”
Repetition of the '-adha' ending creates a poetic rhyming scheme across lines.
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Trivia
Composed and sung by Santhosh Narayanan with lyrics written by Vivek, 'Poi Vazhva' serves as an emotional focal point in 'Manithan' (2016), reflecting the inner conflict and determination of the protagonist.
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