- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singer
- Chinmayi Sripada
- Music director
- Govind Vasantha
- Movie name
- Navarasa
- Movie release year
- 2021
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Jun 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Yaadho is a deeply haunting and introspective song from the Netflix anthology Navarasa (2021). The song reflects on the transient and fragile nature of human existence, exploring themes of guilt, regret, and internal conflict. Through vivid imagery—a flower blooming in the morning only to wither by evening—the lyrics question the futility of human passions, unchecked rage, and existential anguish.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Muran (Antithesis / Contrast)
“Poovaai orr kaalai / Veeyaai orr maalai”
Contrasts the morning bloom of a flower (Poovaai) with its evening decay (Veeyaai) to highlight the transience of human life.
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Mannai chaeraadha mazhaiyaagavae / Mannippillaadha pizhaiyaagavae”
Repetition of the second consonant sound 'nn' across consecutive lines (Mannai / Mannippillaadha).
Metaphor
“Theeyin pandhaaga thirandadhum”
Compares reckless, destructive emotions or actions to a ball of fire rolling without foresight.
Oxymoron / Paradox
“Idhayam irugi aangaangae… uruginaai”
Juxtaposes the hardening of the heart (irugi) with its melting (uruginaai), capturing complex emotional paralysis.
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Trivia
Yaadho was featured in the 'Edhiri' segment of the Netflix anthology Navarasa (2021), directed by Bejoy Nambiar and starring Vijay Sethupathi and Revathi. The track reunited composer Govind Vasantha and singer Chinmayi Sripaada, who previously collaborated on the critically acclaimed soundtrack for 96 (2018).
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