- Lyricist
- Lalithanand
- Singers
- Sharanya Gopinath, Suraj Jagan, Lawrence
- Music director
- Javed Riaz
- Movie name
- Maanagaram
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song explores existential uncertainty, internal struggle, and the quest for direction within a chaotic city. It speaks directly to the human mind, encouraging resilience in navigating fate, past burdens, and future challenges. Life is depicted metaphorically as an unpredictable battlefield filled with countless struggles, questioning who will ultimately overcome them.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Vaazhvae oru poro”
Life is directly compared to a war ('Vaazhvae oru poro') and the sharpness of a swinging sword.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Vaazhvae oru poro”
The consecutive lines end with matching rhyming sounds '-oro' (poro, kooro, nooro, yaaro) to create a rhythmic cadence.
Apostrophe
“Thaedu maname”
The lyricist directly addresses the mind ('maname'), urging it to search for answers and a way forward.
Rhetorical Question
“Pogum vazhi engae”
Questions are posed to express deep uncertainty and existential angst rather than seeking direct answers.
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Trivia
'Maanagaram' (2017) was the directorial debut of Lokesh Kanagaraj, featuring music composed by Javed Riaz. The lyrics by Lalithanand capture the core philosophical theme of lost individuals navigating a hyper-connected yet alienating metropolis.
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