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Lyrics & meaning

Poova Thalaiyaa

From Vaanam Kottattum · 2020

Lyricist
Siva Ananth
Singers
Anthony Daasan, Sid Sriram
Music director
Sid Sriram
Movie name
Vaanam Kottattum
Movie release year
2020
Lyrics added on
28 Nov 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Yaarumilla kaatukulla
Naan thaan raja
Aandavana neril kanda
Kaiyodu konda
Poovaa thalaiyaa
Pottu paathen
Thala keezha thiruppi ketten
Velai pesi vaanga paathen
Bathilae illaiyae
Aandavanae aandavanae
Konjam pesu
Kavalai illa idhayam undaa
Kannil kaattu
Oru naal iravila
Naan konjam azhuthen
Yenda poranthominnu ninaichen
Thaniya oru pidi
Nesam thinnu paathen
Thelivaachu ul nenju neruppaachu
Kekkatha kelvikku ellaam
Bathil thedi paakkayilae thaan
Thirakkatha kathavonnu thaana
Oru thirai pola vilagidalaachu
Vadakkukkum thekkukkum poga
Vazhikaattiyo yaarunnu sollu
Oru thaayatha urutti pottu
Onnaa aara yenni paaru
Yaarumilla kaatukulla
Naan thaan raja…
Raja raja ja ja ja ja ja
Enadhu unathendru
Edhuvum ingae kidaiyaathu
Vidhigal udaiyaamal
Vidaigal kannil theriyaadhu
Adimel adi vaithu
Medhuvaai medhuvaai nadai podu…
Mudivum aarambam
Meendum thondangu mudhal paattu…
Meendum thondangu
Mudhal paattu….uu…..uu…
Both :Meendum thondangu
Mudhal paattu
Vaada…
Buththi sollum thittam mattum
Motham kelu
Endaa…
Vetti veesum kaththi
Ellai kodu undaa kooru
Vaada…
Buththi sollum thittam mattum
Motham kelu
Endaa…
Vetti veesum kaththi
Ellai kodu undaa kooru
Vaada…
In an empty forest,
I am the king.
If you see God in person,
Bring Him along with you right away.
Heads or tails,
I tossed a coin to see.
I turned things upside down and asked,
I even tried to bargain and buy it,
Yet there was no answer at all.
Oh Lord, oh Lord,
Speak to me a little.
Is there any heart without worry?
Show it to my eyes.
One night,
I cried a little,
Wondering why I was ever born.
All alone, a handful of
Love I tried to taste,
Things became clear, and my inner heart turned to fire.
For all the questions never asked,
Only while searching for the answers,
A door that had never opened
Slid aside on its own like a curtain.
To head north or south,
Tell me who the guide is.
Roll the dice,
And count to see if it is a one or a six.
In an empty forest,
I am the king...
Raja, Raja, ja ja ja ja ja
As "mine" or "yours",
Nothing exists here.
Without breaking the rules,
The answers will never be seen.
Taking one step after another,
Walk forward, slowly, slowly...
Every end is also a beginning;
Start the first song all over again...
Start all over again,
The first song... oo... oo...
Both: Start all over again,
The first song.
Come on...
Just listen closely to
All the wise advice.
Hey man...
Does a slashing knife
Have any boundaries? Tell me.
Come on...
Just listen closely to
All the wise advice.
Hey man...
Does a slashing knife
Have any boundaries? Tell me.
Come on...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Yaarumilla Kaatukulla from Vaanam Kottattum is a philosophical and introspective track about self-reliance, existential questioning, and resilience. The protagonist reflects on standing alone like a king in an empty forest, questioning fate, God, and the purpose of life. Through moments of despair and searching for answers, he realizes that life is a continuous cycle where every ending is merely a new beginning. The song emphasizes breaking rigid rules, stepping forward patiently, and embracing life's unpredictable nature. The composition and lyrics weave together colloquial Tamil idioms and deep philosophical musings, portraying a character who finds strength within himself despite life's uncertainties and emotional struggles.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)

“Yaarumilla kaatukulla Naan thaan raja”

The phrase 'Yaarumilla kaatukulla naan thaan raja' uses the forest as a metaphor for solitude and self-mastery, asserting independence despite loneliness.

Alliteration (Monaai / Rhyme)

“Vidhigal udaiyaamal Vidaigal kannil theriyaadhu”

Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Vidhigal udaiyaamal / Vidaigal kannil theriyaadhu' creates a rhythmic cadence.

Simile (Uvamai)

“Oru thirai pola vilagidalaachu”

Comparing the opening of an unopened door to the parting of a curtain ('Oru thirai pola vilagidalaachu').

Paradox / Repetitive Rhyme (Emona / Anthesis)

“Mudivum aarambam Meendum thondangu mudhal paattu”

'Mudivum aarambam' (The end is the beginning) presents a philosophical paradox highlighting life's cyclical nature.

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Trivia

'Vaanam Kottattum' (2020) was produced by Mani Ratnam's Madras Talkies and directed by Dhana. The film features music composed by Sid Sriram, marking his debut as a feature film music director. This song captures a raw, folk-philosophical tone written by Siva Ananth.

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