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Viduthalai

From Hey Sinamika · 2022

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singer
Prarthana Indrajith
Music director
Govind Vasantha
Details
Hey Sinamika2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Female
Viduthalai vaanam koopiduthuThe sky of freedom is calling,
Kaadhal sirai vittuLeaving behind the prison of love.
Viduthalai vaanam koopiduthuThe sky of freedom is calling,
Kaadhal sirai vittuLeaving behind the prison of love.
Female
Kattil vittu pooLeave the bed and go,
Muththa kattai vittu pooLeave the bundle of kisses and go.
En nenjai oru kunjaaiLeaving my heart like a chick,
Un muttai vittu pooHatch out of your egg and go.
Female
Satrai kettu pooListen a little and go,
Undhan koottai vittu pooLeave your nest behind and go.
Hey sollu hey solluHey say it, hey say it,
Un mettai vittu poo…Leave your tune behind and go...
Female
Freedom freedom freedomFreedom, freedom, freedom,
Freedom freedom from loveFreedom, freedom from love.
Freedom freedom freedomFreedom, freedom, freedom,
Freedom freedom from loveFreedom, freedom from love.
Freedom freedom freedomFreedom, freedom, freedom,
Freedom freedom from loveFreedom, freedom from love.
Female
Aalai rendaai thundu seidhumEven if breaking a person in two,
Flying like a rockstarFlying like a rockstar.
Female
Viduthalai vaanam koopiduthuThe sky of freedom is calling,
Kaadhal sirai vittuLeaving behind the prison of love.
Viduthalai vaanam koopiduthuThe sky of freedom is calling,
Kaadhal sirai vittu…Leaving behind the prison of love...
Female
Kaigagalai pootum sangiliyinChange the life of the sound,
Saththathin life ah maathuOf the chains locking hands.
Female
Vinnilae naan maattamaeIn the high sky, I will not change,
En kaatru en moochuMy air, my breath,
En paadhai enneramMy path at all times.
Unmaiyaai naan aagirenI am becoming my true self,
En paadam en raagamMy lesson, my rhythm,
En paadalaaiAs my own song.
Female
Viduthalai vaanam koopiduthuThe sky of freedom is calling,
Kaadhal sirai vittuLeaving behind the prison of love.
Viduthalai vaanam koopiduthuThe sky of freedom is calling,
Kaadhal sirai vittu….Leaving behind the prison of love....

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Viduthalai Vaanam' (The Freedom Song) from the movie Hey Sinamika expresses a fierce desire to break away from emotional dependencies and suffocating love. The lyrics metaphorically contrast love as a prison with independence as an open, vast sky. The protagonist urges her partner to step out of the domestic cage, shed possessive affection, and let both individuals discover their authentic self-worth and autonomy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Kaadhal sirai vittu”

Compares love to a prison ('Kaadhal sirai') to emphasize feeling trapped in a relationship.

Metaphor

“Viduthalai vaanam koopiduthu”

Compares personal liberty to the expansive sky ('Viduthalai vaanam').

Eukai / Rhyme (Iyaibu)

“Undhan koottai vittu poo”

Repeated end rhyming with 'poo' across consecutive lines (vittu poo, muttai vittu poo, koottai vittu poo).

Simile

“Flying like a rockstar”

Explicit comparison using 'like' to describe soaring unrestricted like a rockstar.

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Trivia

The song is performed by playback singer Prarthana Indrajith, daughter of acclaimed Malayalam actor couple Indrajith Sukumaran and Poornima Indrajith. The track highlights Govind Vasantha's signature indie-rock fusion style in the film 'Hey Sinamika', which was directed by celebrated choreographer Brinda in her directorial debut.

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