- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singers
- Kunal Ganjawala, Hema Sardesai
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan
- Movie release year
- 2004
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Dec 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This uplifting philosophical song from 'Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan' centers on resilience, optimism, and adaptability while living far away from one's homeland. The protagonist reflects on life's journey as a rainbow existing between sun and rain, reminding himself that pain and hardship are essential stepping stones to triumph.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Moongilin kaayam kuzhal aaghum”
The line 'Moongilin kaayam kuzhal aaghum' metaphorically equates suffering and wounds to the holes in a bamboo stick that allow it to produce sweet flute music.
Simile
“Adhikaalai vinnum oru pennai pola azhagaaga kannangal sivakkindrathae”
The morning sky turning red is directly compared to a blushing maiden's cheeks using 'pola' ('Oru pennai pola').
Edhukai (Second letter rhyme)
“Valaiyaamal nadhigal illai / Valikkaamal vaazhkai illai”
The words 'Valaiyaamal' and 'Valikkaamal' share the second consonant 'li/lai', creating Tamil lyrical rhyme and poetic symmetry.
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Trivia
Although credited as unknown in some song listings, the music for 'Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan' (2004) was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, starring Dhanush in the lead role, with lyrics written by Na. Muthukumar.
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