- Lyricist
- Vel Murugan
- Singer
- Venkatramanan
- Music director
- Sundaramurthy KS
- Movie name
- Rangoli
- Movie release year
- 2023
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Jul 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a deeply philosophical and motivational anthem centered on resilience, self-discovery, and personal growth. It encourages the listener to embrace solitude and hardship as stepping stones toward ultimate success. By drawing parallels to nature—such as migratory birds, rivers making their inevitable way to the ocean, and the vast sky—the lyrics emphasize that inner strength and persistence can overcome any obstacle. The song highlights the transformative journey of an individual seeking the right path in life, comparing this inner awakening to the enlightenment of Buddha. Through the metaphor of swimming against strong currents to reach the shore, it delivers a powerful message about determination, individuality, and conquering one's world through steadfast resolve.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Buthanavan pola maari”
Compares the protagonist's emotional and spiritual transformation directly to Buddha ('pola' meaning 'like').
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Mazhaiyaai vilundhaal / Perum aaraaga oodum / Nadhiyaai nadanthaal / Adhu kadal thaanae serum”
Compares human effort and journey to the natural progression of rain falling, forming a river, and reaching the vast sea.
Personification
“Urangaadha vaanam”
Attributes the human quality of 'sleeplessness' (urangaadha) to the sky (vaanam).
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Assonance)
“Thaniyaai nadanthu / Thadaigal adhuvaai udaiyum”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'Th' in consecutive lines ('Thaniyaai' and 'Thadaigal').
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Trivia
'Rangoli' (2023) is a Tamil coming-of-age drama film directed by Vaali Mohan Das, starring Hamaresh and Gopika Ramesh. The soundtrack composed by K.S. Sundaramurthy captures the turbulence, aspirations, and developmental milestones of youth, with this track serving as a core motivational thematic piece in the narrative.
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