- Lyricist
- Silambarasan
- Singers
- STR, Anita Udeep
- Music director
- STR
- Movie name
- 90 ML
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Jan 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Siva Baanam' captures a state of intense euphoria and altered perception brought on by consuming 'Siva Baanam' (Shiva's elixir/bhang). The protagonist describes the head spinning, loss of balance, and a surreal feeling where the world spins like a little child. This intoxicating state prompts existential questioning, making the person feel like an unanswered mystery searching for meaning.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Chinna ponnu pol”
Compares the spinning, dizzying world around the speaker to a little girl twirling around.
End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Varatha vaanga nikkuren”
The lines end with rhythmic matching suffixes (-paakuren, -kekkuren, -nikkuren), creating a catchy lyrical cadence.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Siva baanam ulla yeri”
Refers to the intoxicating potion as 'Siva baanam' (Shiva's divine drink), framing the intoxication as a spiritual trance.
Repetition / Refrain
“Sambo siva sambo sambo”
Rhythmic chanting of 'Sambo Siva Sambo' builds a meditative, trance-inducing atmosphere mirroring the state described.
Did you know?
Trivia
The track featured in the 2019 film '90 ML', directed by Anita Udeep. Multi-hyphenate artist Silambarasan TR (STR) made a special contribution to this album by composing the music, writing lyrics, and singing several tracks.
Keep listening
Songs with a similar feeling
From the same album
More songs from 90 ML
View albumSpot an issue?
Help us improve the lyrics or English translation.