- Lyricist
- Thamarai
- Music director
- Vijay Ebenezer
- Movie name
- Kandaen
- Movie release year
- 2011
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Jan 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Aahaa Mazhai Manadhukkul from the movie Kandaen (2011) is a romantic melody penned by lyricist Thamarai. The song expresses the protagonist's profound feeling of love at first sight, comparing the sudden rush of emotions in his heart to a gentle rain shower while standing close to the woman he loves, who is as delicate as a flower.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Aahaa mazhai manadhukkul thoorum velai”
Compares the feeling of sudden romantic emotion inside the heart to a gentle drizzle of rain.
Onomatopoeia (Ettai Kilaivi)
“Tholil salasalavena aadum selai”
Uses the sound-imitative word 'salasalavena' to represent the soft rustling movement of her saree.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Aalilaiyin azhagaipolae un idhayam kanden maanae”
Compares the beauty and shape of her heart to a banyan leaf (Aalilai).
Cultural/Mythological Allusion
“Adhil thoongum kannan polae idam kettu paarthen naanae”
Refers to the iconic imagery of infant Krishna resting on a banyan leaf (Aalilai Krishna), seeking a peaceful sanctuary in her heart.
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Trivia
This song belongs to the film Kandaen (2011) which marked the debut of music composer Vijay Ebenezer. The track was sung by Rahul Nambiar and Krish, featuring lyrics by acclaimed poet Thamarai.
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