- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Bhavatharani, Chorus
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Kadhal Rojavae
- Movie release year
- 2000
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Jan 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This exuberant Tamil song captures the boundless joy, youthfulness, and freedom of a young woman who refuses to be constrained by societal boundaries or worries. Comparing her radiance to fireflies, pearls, and rubies, the lyrics portray her as a walking canvas of colors and happiness. She expresses a desire to explore new paths, fly freely like a bird, and let her eyes speak stories of hope and joy.\n\nThe song emphasizes a philosophy of living without regret or sorrow, declaring that 'worry' does not exist in her vocabulary, nor does she know what tears are. Like a river that flows untamed without worrying about its direction, her heart rejects strict restrictions and revels in pure freedom and bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani (Simile)
“Sirithaalae chinna minmini / Jolikkaadho vanna ponmani”
Comparing smiles to glowing fireflies (chinna minmini) and gemstones (vanna ponmani).
Metaphor (Uruvagham)
“Pogum thisai enna / Nadhi vellam paarkkaadhu”
Comparing a river's unrestrained flow to the heart's rejection of boundaries and restrictions.
Edhukai (Second letter rhyme)
“Kattu kaaval yaedhum / En ullam yaerkaadhu”
Rhyming 'Kattu' and 'Pogum' in thought structures, or 'Sirithaalae' and 'Jolikkaadho' where the rhythm matches.
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Trivia
The song 'Kadhal Rojavae' (2000) features lyrics written by legendary Tamil poet Vaali, celebrating carefree youthful independence through vivid imagery of nature, river floods, and glowing jewels.
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