- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singers
- Sid Sriram, Shreya Ghoshal
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- Annaatthe
- Movie release year
- 2020
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Aug 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Saara Saara Kaatrae' is a romantic duet from the movie Annaatthe, composed by D. Imman and sung by Sid Sriram and Shreya Ghoshal. The song celebrates the euphoric feeling of love, comparing the presence of the beloved to a soothing, rain-laden wind that brightens up overcast skies and brings immense bliss. The lyrics vividly describe how love changes one's demeanor, bringing a sense of childlike innocence, deep affection, and divine happiness. The track combines traditional folk rhythm patterns with romantic melodies.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia (Erattai Kilavi)
“Sada sadannu kannrendum / Pada padannu kairendum”
Words like 'Sada sadannu' and 'Pada padannu' imitate rhythmic fluttering and pattering sounds to enhance imagery.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Yaazh isaiyum ezh isaiyum / Un kuralooo”
Comparing the lover's voice directly to the music of the harp ('Yaazh isai') and the seven swaras ('Ezh isai').
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)
“Latcham paravai polae en / Ullam midhandhu pogudhae”
Describing the heart floating like a hundred thousand birds to express intense joy and lightheartedness.
Oxymoron
“Kulukulunu thee veiyil thaalaatta”
Combining contrasting concepts like 'Cool fiery sun' ('Kulukulunu thee veiyil') to convey conflicting romantic emotions.
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Trivia
The song marked another successful collaboration between D. Imman, lyricist Yugabharathi, and singer Sid Sriram, who previously created hits like 'Kannaana Kanney' in Viswasam. D. Imman won national acclaim for his rural melodic orchestrations in Sun Pictures productions.
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