- Lyricist
- Kharesma Ravichandran
- Singer
- Kharesma Ravichandran
- Music director
- C. Sathya
- Movie name
- Jasmine
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Dec 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Jasmine's Theory' serves as an empowering youth anthem about individuality, self-belief, and personal autonomy. The 23-year-old protagonist, Jasmine, asserts her determination to remain authentic to herself regardless of external societal pressures or expectations. Through reflective imagery of dreaming and waking up to reality, she expresses her aspirations to build a fulfilling life while walking with dignity and confidence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora
“No matter where I go / No matter where I am / No matter what you want”
The repetition of 'No matter' at the beginning of successive lines reinforces the steadfast determination to remain independent.
Refrain
“I’ll always be me”
The line is repeated throughout the song as a core thematic anchor emphasizing self-identity.
Idiom
“I’ll keep my head high”
An idiom meaning to maintain self-respect, confidence, and pride in oneself despite difficulties.
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Trivia
This song was written and performed by Kharesma Ravichandran for the Tamil film 'Jasmine' (2019). Kharesma gained widespread recognition in Tamil cinema after her singing debut with the hit song 'Kadhal Cricket' in 'Thani Oruvan' (2015).
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