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Lyrics & meaning

Thottil Madiyil

From Rangoon · 2017

Lyricist
Vivek
Singer
Chinmayi
Music director
R. H. Vikram
Movie name
Rangoon
Movie release year
2017
Lyrics added on
29 Apr 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thottil madiyil
Thoonga vaa
Ketta kanavai
Vittu vidu
Thottil madiyil
Thoonga vaa
Ketta kanavai
Vittu vidu
Naalum vaanam
Thedum paravai neeyae
Indha kilayil oivedu
Naalai vaanam
Unadhu thaanae
Indru mattum oivedu
Unadhu manadhin oliyil
Vidiyum irulil
Thoongum iravugal
Mudiyum endra nodiyil
Viriyum kalavu
Pona kanavugal
Ketta kanavai vittu vidu
Ketta kanavai vittu vidu
Indha kilayil oivedu…
In the cradle of my lap,
come, fall asleep.
The bad dreams,
let them go.
In the cradle of my lap,
come, fall asleep.
The bad dreams,
let them go.
Every day, seeking the sky,
you are that bird;
rest on this branch now.
Tomorrow, the sky
will be yours,
just rest for today.
In the light of your heart,
through the darkness,
the sleeping nights will turn to dawn.
The moment they end,
all the stolen
dreams will bloom again.
Let go of the bad dreams.
Let go of the bad dreams.
Rest on this branch...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a comforting, lullaby-like track that offers solace to someone burdened by bad dreams and past troubles. Using the metaphor of a free bird searching the endless skies, the lyricist urges the listener to stop worrying and take a temporary rest on a safe branch. It assures that tomorrow holds brighter skies and full ownership of one's destiny, provided one lets go of past fears.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Thedum paravai neeyae / Indha kilayil oivedu

Compares the struggling individual to a bird searching the sky and needing temporary rest on a branch.

Refrain / Repetition

Ketta kanavai vittu vidu

The phrase urging to leave bad dreams behind is repeated to emphasize emotional healing and reassurance.

Contrast / Imagery

Naalai vaanam unadhu thaanae / Indru mattum oivedu

Contrasts dark nights and mind's light, as well as today's rest with tomorrow's victory.

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Trivia

Rangoon (2017) is an action-crime drama starring Gautham Karthik, directed by Rajkumar Periasamy. The album features soulful tracks composed by Vishal Chandrashekhar and RH Vikram, with lyrics penned by lyricist Vivek.

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