- Lyricist
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Singer
- Tanvi Shah
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Saroja
- Movie release year
- 2008
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Aug 2022
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
'My Life' from the movie Saroja (2008) is a high-energy western pop track sung by Tanvi Shah and composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The lyrics center on themes of individual empowerment, self-belief, and resilience in the face of adversity. The protagonist resolves to take ownership of her life, leave behind past troubles, and persevere through difficulties without giving up.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Refrain / Repetition
“Yeah its my life”
The core stanza beginning with 'Yeah its my life... Dance to the music' is repeated multiple times throughout the song to reinforce the central theme of independence and determination.
Hyperbole / Metaphor
“Till I reach the stars”
Reaching 'the stars' serves as a poetic hyperbole symbolizing the achievement of high goals and ultimate dreams.
Epistrophe
“Because this is my life / Yes this is my life”
Ending consecutive lines with the phrase 'my life' emphasizes personal agency.
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Trivia
'My Life' added a fresh western electronic feel to the soundtrack of Venkat Prabhu's comedy-thriller 'Saroja' (2008). Singer Tanvi Shah, known for her versatile international collaborations, brought an energetic vocal delivery to this empowerment track composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
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