- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Samar
- Movie release year
- 2013
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Apr 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Poikkaal Gudhirai from the movie Samar (2013) is an intense, philosophical, and atmospheric track that delves into themes of existential uncertainty, illusion, and psychological tension. The song metaphorically portrays life as a dummy horse dance and a kaleidoscope where scenes and circumstances constantly shift beyond one's control. The lyrics reflect the protagonist's inner turmoil, questioning who is manipulating his reality while he struggles through pain, breathlessness, and confusion. Written by Na. Muthu Kumar, the song asks profound questions about identity and self-awareness, encouraging one to step outside of oneself to observe life's true nature. Despite the dark mystery and obstacles represented by the metaphor of rivers flowing silently in the night, the song emphasizes resilience—reminding us that just as tripping on a stone doesn't stop us from walking, one must navigate through life's illusions without surrendering.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Poikkaal gudhirai vaazhkkaiyadaa”
Compares human life to a dummy horse dance ('Poikkaal gudhirai vaazhkkaiyadaa') and a kaleidoscope ('Indha keladioscopil'), highlighting life's illusory and rapidly shifting nature.
Rhyme & Rhythm (Iyaibu & Antaathi-like Repetition)
“Uruttuvadhu yaar mirattuvadhu yaar”
Uses rhythmic rhyming words 'Uruttuvadhu', 'mirattuvadhu', 'Thurathuvadhu', and 'purattuvadhu' to create psychological urgency and dramatic tempo.
Rhetorical Question (Vinaa Aani)
“Uruttuvadhu yaar mirattuvadhu yaar”
Employs persistent questions asking 'Who?' to heighten mystery, uncertainty, and paranoia.
Imagery & Contrast
“Iruttinil nadhigal nagarndhaalum”
Contrasts darkness and light ('Irulum oliyum') and invisible motion detected by sound ('Iruttinil nadhigal nagarndhaalum saththam adhai sollividum').
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Trivia
The song 'Poikkaal Gudhirai' was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja for the mystery thriller Samar (2013), directed by Thiru and starring Vishal and Trisha. Na. Muthu Kumar's philosophical lyrics mirror the central plot of the film, where the protagonist is trapped in a orchestrated mystery game by unseen handlers.
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