- Lyricist
- Thamarai
- Singer
- Sarthak Kalyani
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Cobra
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 18 May 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Tharangini is a melodious romantic track from the movie Cobra, composed by A. R. Rahman with lyrics written by Thamarai. The word 'Tharangini' literally refers to a flowing river or wave, symbolizing the continuous and soothing tide of love that envelopes the protagonist's life. The lyrics describe the immense passion and psychological peace the lover brings into his existence, eliminating his solitude completely.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kalangarai vilakkaai vanthaal / Kaarirulil thoonaai nindraal”
Comparing the beloved to a guiding lighthouse in the dark ('Kalangarai vilakkaai vanthaal') and a pillar in pitch darkness ('Kaarirulil thoonaai nindraal').
Simile (Upamai)
“Analmele paniyaai urugi urugi”
Comparing the heart melting from love to dew melting over fire ('Analmele paniyaai urugi').
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Mudhal mudhal unarum anbaal / Moozhgivida thondrum penpaal”
Repetition of the starting letter 'M' across line-initial words ('Mudhal', 'Moozhgivida').
Iyaibu (End Rhyme & Anaphora)
“Karaiyum enadhu manam urugi urugi / Irundhaalum idhuvae marugi marugi”
Repetition of rhythmic rhyming words 'urugi urugi' and 'marugi marugi' at line ends.
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Trivia
Tharangini marks the Tamil debut of singer Sarthak Kalyani, who was picked by A. R. Rahman to sing this lead romantic track. Lyricist Thamarai crafts the poetry around fluid water imagery and subtle romantic emotions.
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