- Lyricist
- Soundara Rajan
- Singer
- Udhay Kannan
- Music director
- Sundaramurthy KS
- Movie name
- Navarasa
- Movie release year
- 2021
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Jun 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This emotional song expresses a poignant journey of hope, resilience, and rooted affection. The narrator sets out on a quest to pursue distant dreams while simultaneously yearning for the comforting refuge and warmth of a mother's lap. The lyrics emphasize sacrifice and support, promising to become the very breath and life-giving water needed to help a dream blossom like the native flame lily on their homeland.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Poraadidu moochaagiren / Poo pookavae neeraagiren”
The speaker metaphorically promises to transform into 'breath' (moochaagiren) and 'water' (neeraagiren) to sustain the listener's struggle and enable their growth.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Thooramaai kanaa thedi pogiren / Thaai madi thoda odi pogiren”
Repetition of the initial 'Th' sound across adjacent lines creating a rhythmic, melodic flow.
Cultural Imagery & Symbolism
“Sengaandhalai nam bhoomiyil”
The reference to 'Sengaandhal' (Flame Lily) serves as rich visual imagery symbolizing native identity, roots, and resilience.
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Trivia
'Sengaandhal' (Gloriosa superba or Flame Lily) mentioned in the lyrics is the official state flower of Tamil Nadu. The track is part of the soundtrack for the 2021 Netflix Tamil anthology series 'Navarasa', created by Mani Ratnam and Jayendra Panchapakesan.
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