- Lyricist
- Muthamil
- Singers
- Pradeep Kumar, Kalyani Nair
- Music director
- Pradeep Kumar
- Movie name
- Vaazhl
- Movie release year
- 2020
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Jun 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This track from 'Vaazhl' captures existential questioning and the fluid, unpredictable nature of life. It reflects the internal monologue of a person seeking meaning amidst routine calculations and lingering doubts. By drawing parallels to the five elements of nature—sky, earth, wind, fire, and water—the song highlights how human life continuously shifts and takes form based on its surroundings, much like flowing water.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaiz / Alliteration (மோனை)
“Vinakkalae manam thanil / Vizhakkalae kanakkalil”
Repetition of the initial 'Vi' sound across multiple lines creating a rhythmic, meditative acoustic flow.
Upamai / Simile (உவமை)
“Neerai pola nizhai illaadha vaazhvilae”
Comparing human life to water ('Neerai pola'), emphasizing impermanence and adaptability.
Uruvagaim / Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Madai thiranthidumo”
Using 'Madai thiranthidumo' (opening of a floodgate) as a metaphor for releasing bottled-up emotions and thoughts.
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Trivia
'Vaazhl' (2021) was directed by Arun Prabu Purushothaman and produced by Sivakarthikeyan. The soundtrack composed by Pradeep Kumar received widespread praise for its unique blend of acoustic instrumentation, ambient music, and philosophical lyrics reflecting the theme of travel and self-discovery.
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