- Lyricist
- Mohan Raja
- Singers
- Madhumitha, Ajitha
- Music director
- Pavan
- Movie name
- Kadhal Kan Kattudhe
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Feb 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a motivational and socially conscious track that focuses on perseverance, self-belief, and gender equality. It encourages the listener to tirelessly pursue their dreams despite obstacles, highlighting that failure serves as a valuable life lesson while success should be handled with humility.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Antithesis / Contrast (Muran)
“Aangal endral Sila kelvi varum / Pengal endraal Pala kelvi varum”
Contrasts the societal treatment of men versus women, highlighting how men face few questions while women face endless questioning.
Irony / Double Meaning (Sleshai)
“Pengal veetin thangam enbaai / Thangam endru pootti vaipaai”
Exposes the hypocrisy of society praising women as the 'eyes of the nation' and 'gold of the home' while simultaneously restricting their freedom by keeping them sleeping and locked up.
Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Vellum varai oyaamal odu / Vetri ellaam Perum bodhai tharum”
Repetition of the starting sound 'Ve' in adjacent motivational lines.
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Trivia
'Kadhal Kan Kattudhe' (2017) is a Tamil romantic drama film starring Athulya Ravi and Shivaraj. This particular song stands out in the soundtrack for its strong, empowering lyrics penned by Mohanraja, addressing gender disparity and personal perseverance.
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