- Lyricist
- Mohan Rajan
- Singer
- Abhay Jodhpurkar
- Music director
- Nivas K. Prasanna
- Movie name
- Titanic
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Dec 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful track addresses a close friend (Sagi) and reflects on the transient nature of human existence, relationships, and human desire. It emphasizes that appearances in the world are often illusory, comparing temporary human bonds and dreams to fragile rangoli patterns (kolam) that wash away, or shadows that disappear with changing light.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Antithesis (Ethirsol)
“Sila naal vaazhum / Pala naal vaazhum”
Contrasting temporary and enduring bonds ('Sila naal' vs 'Pala naal') to highlight the unpredictable lifespan of relationships.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kanavugal podum Azhagiya kolam Karaindhae theerum”
Comparing fleeting dreams and illusions to a kolam (rangoli pattern) that eventually dissolves.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Nizhal ena neengum”
Comparing relationships that disappear to a shadow ('nizhal ena neengum').
Chiasmus / Interlocking Parallelism
“Yedhu varai aasai Adhuvarai vaazhkai / Yedhu varai vaazhkai Adhuvarai aasai”
Reversing the order of desire (aasai) and life (vaazhkai) across consecutive lines to show their reciprocal dependence.
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Trivia
The song 'Sagi' comes from the Tamil romantic comedy film 'Titanic Kadhalum Kavundhu Pogum' starring Kalaiyarasan and Anandhi. The soundtrack for the film was composed by Nivas K. Prasanna, with lyricist Mohan Rajan penning the philosophical verses.
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