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Lyrics & meaning

Poo Maa Thendral

From Parole · 2022

Lyricist
Puratchikanal
Singer
Santhosh Jayakaran
Music director
Rajkumar Amal
Details
Parole2022

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Poo maa thendralThe gentle flower breeze
Aadudhae kora thandavamIs performing a fierce dance of destruction
Vaazhvilae kodi boogambamA million earthquakes in my life
Nodiyilae naanIn a single moment, I...
Yedhedho maatram kaangirenSee all kinds of changes
Mudivilae naanIn the end, I...
Ketkaadha tholvi vaanginenReceived an unasked defeat
Aanaal kaadhal vazhudhaeYet love bleeds through
Theera kaadhal theerudhaeThe endless love is coming to an end
Male
Aadudhae kora thandavamIs performing a fierce dance of destruction
Vaazhvilae kodi boogambamA million earthquakes in my life
Male
Kaayamae pala maayamaeWounds are many illusions
Idho idho enakaeHere, right here for me
Podhumae idhu podhumaeEnough, this is enough
Vidamalae irukkaeIt grips without letting go
Male
Siluvaigal sumandhittaHaving carried the crosses
Valigalum theeradhoWill these pains never end?
Kodumaigal thurathiyaThe cruelties that chased
Kulavigal veezhadhoWill those tormenting wasps not fall?
Yaaro naanaagirenI am becoming someone else
Yeno naan vaazhgirenWhy am I even living?
Male
Aadudhae kora thandavamIs performing a fierce dance of destruction
Vaazhvilae kodi boogambamA million earthquakes in my life

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song captures the deep pain, betrayal, and emotional turmoil of the protagonist. What was once gentle as a flower breeze ('Poo maa thendral') has turned into a destructive rage ('kora thandavam') and a life-shattering earthquake. The speaker reflects on how rapidly their world changed, forcing them to bear unexpected defeats and lingering suffering despite enduring endless emotional crosses. The lyrics depict a profound existential crisis where love crumbles, identity dissolves, and life feels like an inexplicable burden.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Contrast / Juxtaposition

Poo maa thendral / Aadudhae kora thandavam

Contrasts gentle floral breeze with a terrifying dance of destruction to show sudden life turmoil.

Hyperbole

Vaazhvilae kodi boogambam

Refers to life's troubles as ten million earthquakes to intensify the magnitude of grief.

Symbolism

Siluvaigal sumandhitta

Uses the image of carrying crosses ('Siluvaigal') to signify bearing heavy moral burdens and intense agony.

Rhetorical Question

Valigalum theeradho

Asks whether the suffering and tormentors will ever end, highlighting despair and hopelessness.

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Trivia

Parole (2022) is a Tamil crime drama film written and directed by Dwarakh Raja, starring Linga and RS Karthiik. The soundtrack composed by Rajkumar Amal emphasizes gritty, raw emotional intensity.

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