- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singers
- Yazin Nizar, Kalyani Nair
- Music director
- Simon K King
- Movie name
- Sathya (2017 Film)
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Jul 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Yavvana from Sathya (2017) is an intensely romantic and poetic track that explores the delicate vulnerability, longing, and intoxicating joy of true love. The speaker addresses their beloved ('Yavvana', meaning youthfulness or a youthful person), pleading for presence, emotional connection, and reassurance. The song conveys a sense of feeling suspended between earth and sky, fragile as a glass flower, yet emboldened when comforted by their lover's embrace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Kannaadi poovagiren”
The speaker compares themselves to a delicate glass flower, expressing supreme vulnerability and beauty when falling into the lover's arms.
Monai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)
“En kaiyai kor yavvana / En kankgal paar yavvana”
Repetition of the initial sound 'En' across consecutive lines creates rhythmic flow and emphasis.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Vinnodum sellaamal / Mannodum nillaamal”
The second consonant 'n' ('nn') rhymes in 'Vinnodum' and 'Mannodum', generating lyrical harmony.
Metaphor
“Thee ondrin poriyaaga naan / Enai soodum thiriyaaga nee”
The lover is metaphorically described as the wick and the speaker as the spark of fire, showing how they complement each other to light up their bond.
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Trivia
Sathya (2017) is an action thriller directed by Pradeep Krishnamoorthy starring Sibiraj and Remya Nambeesan. The song 'Yavvana' was composed by Simon K. King and written by Madhan Karky, featuring vocals by Yazin Nizar and Kalyani Nair. The track received praise for its unique modern classical fusion sound and poetic lyrics.
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