- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Pagaivan
- Movie release year
- 1997
- Lyrics added on
- 28 May 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This philosophical song reflects on the impermanent nature of life and human relationships. It compares life to a short-lived blooming flower and love to fragile dreams. While humans constantly scheme, calculate, and claim complete control over their lives, fate operates quietly in the background, altering every plan. It serves as a gentle reminder to humanity to reflect upon who truly holds sway over existence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Pookkum poop pondrathu”
Compares life to a blooming flower using the comparative word 'pondru' (like).
Simile (Upamai)
“Kadhal enbathu melliya Kanavugal pondrathu”
Compares love to delicate dreams using the word 'pondru'.
Personification
“Vidhiyin kaigalo Adhanai thiruththi poguthu”
Personifies fate as having 'hands' (kaigal) that actively correct or rewrite human plans.
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Trivia
Pagaivan (1997) is an action-drama starring Ajith Kumar and Sathyaraj, directed by Ramesh Krishnan. The song features music composed by Deva with expressive vocals by Malaysia Vasudevan.
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