- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singer
- Karthik
- Music director
- Sabesh – Murali
- Movie name
- Pokkisham
- Movie release year
- 2009
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Mar 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poetic track from the movie Pokkisham expresses intense romantic longing, devotion, and love nurtured through distance and letters. The protagonist eagerly awaits the time when he can converse with his beloved, pondering how his heart will survive the three-day wait until their next communication. He finds solace in her memories and sees her omnipresence in every facet of his day—from dawn to dusk, in every sight, time, and ritual. Her presence fills his silent heart with sweet music.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaalai nee / Maalai nee / Kaangira kaatchi nee”
The poet directly equates the beloved to the morning, evening, and every visual scene, emphasizing her omnipresence in his life.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Kural ketkkum varai / Puvi suzhalaadhadi”
An exaggeration claiming that the earth itself will cease to rotate until her voice is heard.
Monai and Ethugai (Tamil Alliteration and Rhyming)
“Velai nee / Vaelvi nee”
Matching initial consonant sounds ('Ve') and second letter harmony ('l'/'lv') creating rhythmic symmetry.
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Trivia
Pokkisham (2009) is a period romantic drama directed by Cheran set in the 1970s, revolving around love expressed through postal letters between Chennai and Calcutta. The film's musical score and songs were composed by the duo Sabesh-Murali, with lyrics penned by Yugabharathi.
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