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Lyrics & meaning

Uyiragi

From Sembi · 2022

Lyricist
Prabusolomon
Singer
Nivas K. Prasanna
Music director
Nivas K. Prasanna
Details
Sembi2022

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
AnuvaagiBecoming an atom,
UruvaagiTaking a physical form,
KaruvaagiBecoming a fetus,
VidhaiaagiBecoming a seed,
Male
VeraagiBecoming a root,
ThuliraagiBecoming a tender sprout,
IraiaagiBecoming divine sustenance,
ChediaagiBecoming a plant,
Male
KilaiaagiBecoming a branch,
MaramaagiBecoming a tree,
Kaadaa..aaExpanding as a forest...
KadalaagiBecoming an ocean,
VeyilaagiBecoming sunshine,
Analaa.aaBlazing as fire...
Male
Kaatraai neeYou, as the wind,
Piralaagi neeYou, as a sudden upheaval,
Idiyaa..aaaStriking as thunder...
Mazhaiyaagi neeYou, becoming the rain,
Puyalaai neeYou, as a storm,
VaruvaaiyaaWill you come?
Male
Will u come for me anbaeWill you come for me, my love?
Will u come for me anbaeWill you come for me, my love?
Male
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Male
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Male
Anbae selladhae..My love, do not go...
Male
Will u come for me …Will you come for me...
Male
Will u come for me anbaeWill you come for me, my love?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This soulful track from the movie 'Sembi' traces a poetic progression of life and nature, building from an atom to an embryo, seed, root, tree, forest, and eventually grand elements like fire, wind, thunder, and storm. Metaphorically, this natural evolution reflects the overwhelming depth of love and existence, expressing a vulnerable plea for the beloved to stay and return.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Anuvaagi / Uruvaagi / Karuvaagi / Vidhaiaagi...

Extensive use of ending rhyme with '-aagi' across multiple consecutive lines creating a rhythmic, chanting flow.

Climax / Gradation (Uyarvu Navirtchi)

Anuvaagi ... Vidhaiaagi ... Maramaagi ... Kaadaa

A natural progression of imagery moving sequentially from tiny microscopic beginnings (atom/seed) to immense, expansive forces (tree, forest, ocean, storm).

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Kaatraai nee ... Idiyaa ... Mazhaiyaagi nee ... Puyalaai nee

The personified subject is directly metaphorized as forces of nature such as wind, thunder, rain, and storm.

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Trivia

The lyrics for this song were written by the film's director Prabhu Solomon himself, who is well-known for integrating nature motifs into his cinematic storytelling (seen in his earlier hits like 'Kumki' and 'Mynaa'). The track is composed and voiced by Nivas K Prasanna.

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