- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singers
- Shakthi Shree, Lebo M
- Music director
- Hans Zimmer
- Movie name
- The Lion King
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Jul 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is the Tamil adaptation of the iconic 'Circle of Life' from Disney's The Lion King. It reflects on the marvel of existence, starting from birth and the awe of taking in the vast cosmos. It conveys that human experiences and unseen joys are as endless as the ocean, all tied together in unity under the sun and outer space. Ultimately, the lyrics convey the philosophical essence of life's endless cycle. Life brings both downfalls and rises, but with unity and faith, all living creatures walk this path together within the grand circle of existence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vaazhkkaiyae vattamaai”
Life is explicitly equated to a circle ('vattamaai') to represent its cyclical and continuous nature.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaanaa inbangal kadal”
Unseen happiness is visually metaphorized as a vast ocean ('kadal'), emphasizing its infinite possibilities.
Antithesis / Contrast (Muran)
“Oru naal veezhvom / Oru naal meelvom”
Juxtaposition of opposites—falling ('veezhvom') and rising/recovering ('meelvom')—to depict the highs and lows of life.
Repetition (Anaphora)
“Vaazhkkaiyae vattamaai”
Repetition of the refrain 'Vaazhkkaiyae vattamaai' reinforces the central theme of the song.
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Trivia
This track is the official Tamil rendition of Elton John and Tim Rice's classic 'Circle of Life', adapted by lyricist Madhan Karky for the 2019 live-action/CGI remake of The Lion King.
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