- Lyricist
- Mohan Rajan
- Singers
- Joyshanti, Nirali Kartik
- Music director
- Maatibaani
- Movie name
- David
- Movie release year
- 2013
- Lyrics added on
- 20 May 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Theerathu Poga Poga Vaanam' from the movie David (2013) is a breezy, reflective track about letting go of burdens and embracing the infinite possibilities of life. Using the endless sky as a metaphor for freedom and hope, the song encourages the listener to abandon emotional weight and live fully in the moment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Mella mella mella mella”
Words like 'Mella mella', 'Solla solla', and 'Thulli thulli' are repeated consecutively to enhance the rhythmic bounce and emphasize gradual movement and emotion.
Iyaibu (Rhyming Couplets/End Rhyme)
“Ulagam marakudhae / Manasu parakkudhae”
The verbs ending in '-udhae' ('marakudhae', 'parakkudhae', 'padikudhae', 'rasikudhae') create an end-rhyme scheme that gives the verse a poetic cadence.
Metaphor
“Theerathu poga poga vaanam / Manathil ennathuku baaram”
The endless sky ('Theerathu poga poga vaanam') serves as a metaphor for limitless life opportunities and the futility of holding onto grief.
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Trivia
The song is composed by the indie band Bramfatura for the bilingual film David (2013), directed by Bejoy Nambiar. The soundtrack of David featured an eclectic mix of 15 tracks composed by multiple artists across genres.
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