- Lyricist
- Vivek
- Singers
- Sean Roldan, Keerthana Vaidyanathan
- Music director
- Govind Vasantha
- Movie name
- Ponmagal Vandhal
- Movie release year
- 2020
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Apr 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song is a deeply philosophical and ecological anthem that calls for harmony between humanity and nature. It admonishes human arrogance for treating Earth as a disposable playground, reminding us that other living beings share this planet and deserve space to thrive. Through rich visual metaphors—comparing mountains to women and waterfalls to their sweat—the lyrics celebrate nature's maternal and nurturing force.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhyme / Assonance (Iyaibu)
“Pookkaludan serndhu vilaiyaadu / Kaatru varum kavidhai uraiyaadu / Kaalam varum endrae nadaipodu”
Lines end with matching rhythmic sounds 'vilaiyaadu', 'uraiyaadu', 'nadaipodu', creating a poetic flow.
Metaphor
“Maanidar kaadu”
Human society is metaphorically described as a wild, competitive jungle ('Maanidar kaadu').
Personification
“Malaiyil aruvi verva... Malaiyum penno”
The mountain is personified as a woman whose sweat flows as waterfalls while carrying lives.
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Trivia
The song comes from the 2020 legal drama 'Ponmagal Vandhal' starring Jyotika. Composed by Govind Vasantha with lyrics by Vivek, the song serves as a reflective anthem emphasizing empathy, resilience, and respect for nature.
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