- Lyricist
- Vel Murugan
- Singer
- Ajaneesh Loknath
- Music director
- Ajaneesh Loknath
- Movie name
- Richie
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Oct 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song depicts the yearning and hesitation of a man deeply in love, attempting to convey his feelings to his beloved. Despite his determination to win her heart, he is constantly overcome by shyness and anxiety, walking behind her day and night, even in his dreams. The lyrics playfully comment on his plight, wondering how long he will wander alone before she finally consents to marry him. The imagery weaves themes of coastal life and metaphorical journeys, comparing love to a net cast across the sea or wings that carry one through life's trials. Ultimately, it expresses a lighthearted yet sincere wish for the couple to unite and lead a happy life together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Alliteration)
“Sollaththaan nenaikuraanae / Sollaama nadakuraanae”
Repetition of initial sounds in consecutive words across lines, such as 'Sollaththaan' and 'Sollaama' in lines 1 and 2.
Edupuch chol (Rhyme / Ethirai)
“Kadalu ezhu thaandi vandhu / Kettadhu kedaikkama ivanum”
Second-letter rhyming across lines, e.g., 'Kadalu' and 'Kettadhu' (line 8 & 10) or 'Siraga' and 'Siraidhaan' (line 28 & 30).
Metaphor (Uruvagham)
“Vanga karaiya valachu pudikka / Paiyan valaiya veesuraan”
Comparing casting a net on the Bengal shore ('Vanga karaiya valachu pudikka') to trying to win over love.
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Trivia
This track is featured in the 2017 Tamil action-crime drama film 'Richie', starring Nivin Pauly and Natarajan Subramaniam, directed by Gautham Ramachandran. The film's soundtrack was composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, marking his debut in Tamil cinema.
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