- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Bharathwaj
- Music director
- Bharathwaj
- Movie name
- Roja Kootam
- Movie release year
- 2002
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Apr 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The title track from 'Roja Kootam' expresses the emotional turmoil of a protagonist who finds himself close to his beloved yet unable to claim her as his own. He reflects on how his role transformed from lover to protector, comparing the bittersweet proximity to standing amid a cluster of roses while trapped in a bed of thorns. The song captures the agonizing duality of experiencing paradise and hell simultaneously as he masks his true emotions.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Naduvil mullin thootam”
Compares the protagonist's painful situation amidst beauty and loved ones to 'Naduvil mullin thootam' (a garden of thorns in the middle).
Oxymoron / Contrast
“Oru sorgathukul siru naragamadi”
Juxtaposes paradise ('sorgathukul') with hell ('sir naragamadi') to portray conflicting inner turmoil.
Simile
“Adi vaan nilavaaga”
Compares the distant beloved to the moon in the sky ('vaan nilavaaga') and a receding wave on the shore ('karaimel alaiyaaga').
Antithesis / Rhyme
“Andru kaadhalanaa / Indru kaavalanaa”
Uses 'Andru kaadhalanaa' (Lover back then) against 'Indru kaavalanaa' (Protector today) to highlight the dramatic shift in fate.
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Trivia
Composed by Bharathwaj with lyrics by Vairamuthu, 'Roja Kootam' (2002) marked the silver screen debut of actor Srikanth alongside Bhumika Chawla. The film's soundtrack became a major chartbuster, helping establish Srikanth as a romantic hero in Tamil cinema.
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