- Lyricist
- Thamarai
- Singer
- A. R. Rahman
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Cobra
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 19 May 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses an intense, existential devotion and deep romantic longing. The protagonist feels that their very existence is contingent upon their beloved's presence ('If you are not here, then I do not exist'). The lyrics describe how a single glance left them speechless, overwhelmed by emotional intimacy that feels both maternal in its warmth and divine in its tenderness. Throughout the verses, the beloved is depicted as a protective force who rescues the speaker before they fall, offering solace like a gentle lullaby. Loving them brings a sweet suffering—a torment that feels like joy—where the speaker willingly dissolves like morning dew in the presence of their love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Enadhu vaaney….”
Addressing the beloved as 'Enadhu vaaney' (My sky) metaphors their vastness and life-giving presence.
Oxymoron / Paradox
“Inbam pol thondrum vadhai”
'Inbam pol thondrum vadhai' juxtaposes pleasure ('inbam') and torment/agony ('vadhai') to convey the sweet pain of intense love.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Paniyaai karaindhu vitten”
'Paniyaai karaindhu vitten' compares the speaker's emotional surrender to dew melting away under the morning sun.
Rhyme / Monai & Etukai
“Uyir urugudhey / Manam karaiyudhey”
'Uyir urugudhey / Manam karaiyudhey' uses internal rhythmic harmony and matching suffixes ('-udhey') to express emotional dissolution.
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Trivia
Composed by A. R. Rahman for the Vikram-starrer psychological thriller 'Cobra' (2022), this song features lyrics penned by acclaimed lyricist Thamarai, known for her poetic depth and signature classical Tamil vocabulary.
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