- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singer
- Puliyanthoppu Pazhani
- Music director
- Srikanth Deva
- Movie name
- E
- Movie release year
- 2006
- Lyrics added on
- 27 May 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the movie 'E' (2006) presents a raw and sobering philosophical commentary on the inevitability of death. The lyrics use vivid imagery to describe a funeral bier (paadai)—constructed out of seven horizontal bamboo slats and two vertical support poles, carried on the shoulders of four pallbearers. \n\nThe song reminds the listener that regardless of one's earthly achievements, power, or ego, every single human being will eventually take their final journey on this four-person carriage. It serves as a stark reminder of life's fleeting nature and universal equality in death.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor / Riddling Imagery
“Ezhu kurukku / Irandu nedukku / Naalu aatkal vaaganam”
The phrase 'Ezhu kurukku, irandu nedukku, naalu aatkal vaaganam' metaphorically describes a traditional Hindu funeral bier (paadai) made of bamboo poles without explicitly naming it initially.
Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Ezhu kurukku / Irandu nedukku”
The second letter rhyme between 'kurukku' (horizontal) and 'nedukku' (vertical) creates rhythmic harmony.
Refrain / Repetition
“Poiyi thaana aaganum”
The repetition of 'Poiyi thaana aaganum' reinforces the inevitable truth of human mortality.
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Trivia
The song features music composed by Srikanth Deva for the film 'E' (2006), directed by S. P. Jananathan and starring Jiiva. The imagery of 'seven horizontal and two vertical' bamboo sticks refers to the exact traditional construction of a funeral litter (paadai) in Tamil culture.
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