- Lyricist
- Karthik Netha
- Singer
- Sathya Prakash
- Music director
- Ghibran
- Movie name
- Album Songs 2020
- Movie release year
- 2020
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Aug 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song serves as a motivational awareness anthem written during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, dedicated to the city of Chennai and its resilient people. It encourages citizens to follow safety precautions such as practicing social distancing, avoiding crowds, wearing masks, and communicating safely through eyes and gestures rather than physical contact. The lyrics highlight that while physical separation is essential during tough times, emotional solidarity and shared love will bring back normalcy and help society defeat the crisis.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Epinome
“Neethaanae maatram / Neethaanae yettram”
The phrase 'Neethaanae' (You alone are) is repeated continuously across lines to emphasize that individual discipline and responsibility are key to driving societal change.
Edukku (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Thodaamal vazhum bothum / Thannerai theendum vaanam”
The second consonant sound 'd' is matched in 'Thodaamal' and 'Thannerai', a classic Tamil poetic rhythm technique.
Metaphor
“Thannerai theendum vaanam”
Comparing the horizon where the sky appears to touch the sea ('Thannerai theendum vaanam') to illustrate how connection exists even across physical distance.
Did you know?
Trivia
This track was produced as an independent awareness single during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic lockdown to boost public morale in Chennai, utilizing Karthik Netha's uplifting lyrical style to promote safety practices like mask-wearing.
Keep listening
Songs with a similar feeling
From the same album
More songs from Album Songs 2020
View albumSpot an issue?
Help us improve the lyrics or English translation.