- Lyricist
- Arunraja Kamaraj
- Singer
- Rizwan
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Balloon
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Dec 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This motivational track centers on themes of self-belief, perseverance, and emotional resilience. The lyrics use informal contemporary Tamil mixed with Tanglish to deliver an uplifting message: treat the vast sky as your open playground and use unwavering hope as the vehicle to reach your goals. It urges the listener to stop overcomplicating life's problems and to shed tears over temporary setbacks. Time is ever-changing, and no one can predict the full journey ahead, so the best approach is to discard grief and embrace joy. Ultimately, the song reassures that societal recognition and respect will naturally follow once you stay focused on your efforts and achieve victory.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Vaanam thanae namma playgroundu”
Compares the sky to a playground ('Vaanam thanae namma playgroundu') to symbolize unlimited possibilities and freedom.
Metaphor
“Nambikai thanae namma transportu”
Compares inner faith and trust to a mode of transport ('Nambikai thanae namma transportu') that carries a person forward in life.
Antithesis / Couplet Rhyme
“Thunbatha thookipottu ne podaa”
Contrasts discarding sorrow ('Thunbatha thookipottu') with gathering happiness ('Inbatha mootaikatta'), structured with matching end-rhymes ('podaa' / 'vaadaa').
Idiomatic Expression
“Thalaya suthi mooka yen thodura”
Uses the Tamil proverb about wrapping your hand all the way around your head to touch your nose, which signifies unnecessarily complicating a simple issue.
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Trivia
The music for the 2017 Tamil horror-comedy film 'Balloon' was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The lyrics were penned by Arunraja Kamaraj, who is well known for writing high-energy, motivational anthems like 'Neruppu Da' from Kabali and directing the sports drama film 'Kanaa'.
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