- Lyricist
- Karthik Netha
- Singers
- Sukanya Varadharajan, Asal Kolaar
- Music director
- Darbuka Siva
- Movie name
- Album Songs 2023
- Movie release year
- 2023
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Aug 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song reflects on the superficiality of modern societal expectations and the quest for authentic living. It highlights how people often wear fake smiles and suppress their inner angst to satisfy society, living like clockwork routine rather than embracing true freedom. The lyrics encourage self-awareness, standing up against societal pressures, and finding solace within oneself and nature. Ultimately, the composition defines 'home' not as a physical structure, but as any space or state of being that grants absolute mental peace and contentment. Nature is depicted as a maternal shelter embracing the weary soul, offering true comfort away from authoritative control.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Vaaraththukku aaru naal vaadagai punnagai”
The phrase 'vaadagai punnagai' (rented smile) metaphorically compares fake, forced social smiles to rented items that are temporary and not truly owned.
Simile
“kadikaara mulpola nagarum naatgal”
Comparing the movement of daily mundane life to clock hands ('kadikaara mulpola nagarum naatgal') using 'pola' (like).
Personification / Maternal Metaphor
“Perum thaayai pola / Maarbinil yaenthidum kaadu”
The forest is personified as a great mother ('Perum thaayai pola') holding the seeker in its embrace/chest.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Nimmathi kodukkum idamae veedu”
Repetition of the central philosophical theme 'Nimmathi kodukkum idamae veedu' to emphasize the song's primary message.
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Trivia
This track showcases a blend of contemporary rap/indie style vocals by Asal Kolaar alongside melodious vocals by Sukanya Varadharajan, set to a soul-stirring composition by Darbuka Siva with introspective lyrics penned by Karthik Netha.
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