- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singer
- Haricharan
- Music director
- Nivas K. Prasanna
- Movie name
- Zero
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Mar 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song explores the surreal boundaries between reality and illusion within deep romantic attachment. Written with philosophical depth by Madhan Karky, the lyrics suggest that external painful experiences or passing thoughts are temporary illusions, whereas the intimate connection shared by two lovers is the only true absolute reality. One lover acts as the comforting light guiding the other out of psychological darkness, offering solace and liberation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Antithesis (Muran)
“Veredhuvum nijamae illai / Naam iruvar nijamae / Veredhuvum kanavae illai”
Contrasts reality (Nijam) and dream (Kanam) across alternating lines to create philosophical duality.
Imagery (Uvamai / Kaatchi)
“Irulilae pudhaigirai / Oliyena varugiren”
Uses vivid sensory imagery of darkness, light, wings, and flight to depict liberation from suffering.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Irulilae pudhaigirai / Oliyilae tholaigiraai”
The second consonant sound matches across consecutive lines, enhancing lyrical flow.
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Trivia
Composed by Nivas K. Prasanna for the 2016 supernatural fantasy film 'Zero', starring Ashwin Kakumanu and Sshivada. Madhan Karky wrote the lyrics to reflect the psychological and fantasy elements central to the movie's plot.
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