- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Anand Aravindakshan
- Music director
- N. R. Raghunanthan
- Movie name
- Neer Paravai
- Movie release year
- 2012
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Feb 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Yaar Veettu Magano' from Neerparavai is a deeply moving humanitarian anthem that explores themes of belonging, compassion, and human unity. Set against the backdrop of coastal life and the hardships of fishermen and refugees, the lyrics ask why any human being should feel homeless or abandoned in a world that welcomes even the smallest living creatures.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Kadal un annai karaithaan thanthai”
The ocean and the shore are metaphorically described as the child's mother and father, portraying nature as the ultimate guardian.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Nilangal neelum varaiyil / Uyirgal vaazhum varaiyil”
The lines end with the matching suffix 'varaiyil', creating a rhythmic flow.
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Nilangal neelum varaiyil / Uyirgal vaazhum varaiyil”
The second consonant sound 'la' (in Nilangal) and 'ra/ir' (in Uyirgal) provides internal rhythm typical of Tamil prosody.
Monai (First-letter Alliteration)
“Kaala dhesam ellaam maaralam / Kaadhal paasam yellam ondruthaan”
Both lines begin with the initial 'Kaa' sound, illustrating Monai.
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Trivia
The film 'Neerparavai' (2012) was directed by Seenu Ramasamy and deals with the poignant lives of coastal fishermen. The music for the film was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, and the lyrics throughout the album were penned by national award-winning poet Vairamuthu.
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