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Lyrics & meaning

Thottil Madiyil

From Rangoon · 2017

Lyricist
Vivek
Singer
Chinmayi
Music director
R. H. Vikram
Details
Rangoon2017

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Thottil madiyilIn the cradle's lap
Thoonga vaaCome to sleep
Ketta kanavaiThe bad dream
Vittu viduLet it go
Female
Thottil madiyilIn the cradle's lap
Thoonga vaaCome to sleep
Ketta kanavaiThe bad dream
Vittu viduLet it go
Female
Naalum vaanamEvery day the sky
Thedum paravai neeyaeYou are the bird that seeks
Indha kilayil oiveduTake rest on this branch
Female
Naalai vaanamTomorrow's sky
Unadhu thaanaeIs yours alone
Indru mattum oiveduJust take rest today
Female
Unadhu manadhin oliyilIn the light of your mind
Vidiyum irulilIn the darkness that dawns
Thoongum iravugalThe sleeping nights
Mudiyum endra nodiyilAt the moment when it ends
Viriyum kalavuBlossoms the stolen
Pona kanavugalDreams that were lost
Female
Ketta kanavai vittu viduLet go of the bad dream
Ketta kanavai vittu viduLet go of the bad dream
Indha kilayil oivedu…Take rest on this branch…

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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