- Lyricist
- Vishnu Edavan
- Singer
- CB Vinith
- Music director
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Movie name
- Master
- Movie release year
- 2020
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Feb 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song from the movie Master captures the deep grief, remorse, and existential anguish surrounding the tragic loss of two innocent lives in a juvenile detention center. The lyrics reflect the hopelessness felt by troubled youths who are labeled as society's write-offs or delinquents (Tharuthala). Despite nursing a faint desire to reform and break free from their dark past, they feel trapped by circumstances and ignored by society. The song serves as a turning point of emotional awakening and self-realization, questioning whether society ever truly listens to the desperate pleas of reformed troublemakers.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Epizeuxis / Repetition
“Ketkuma ketkuma”
The repetition of 'Ketkuma ketkuma' emphasizes the agonizing doubt over whether anyone in society cares to hear the cries of troubled youth.
Metaphor
“Pacha mannu pulla rendu”
'Pacha mannu pulla' (child of green/wet clay) is a metaphor used to represent pure, innocent, and uncorrupted young children.
Contrast / Visual Imagery
“Iruttu araiyula / Velicham therinjathu”
The contrast between 'Iruttu araiyula' (in a dark room) and 'Velicham therinjathu' (light became visible) symbolizes the shift from confinement and depression to a momentary glimmer of hope.
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Ponaa pogattum / Pichaa usuru thaanae”
Tamil poetic device where the second letter of consecutive lines rhyme ('Iruttu' and 'Ada' / 'Ponaa' and 'Pichaa').
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Trivia
'Ponaa Pogattum' was penned by Vishnu Edavan, who also served as an assistant director to director Lokesh Kanagaraj on Master (2020). Sung by CB Vinith with music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, the song marks the emotional turning point of the protagonist JD.
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