- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- Megha
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Movie name
- Kaaval
- Movie release year
- 2015
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Apr 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song beautifully captures the sudden emergence and inescapable nature of love set against the scenic backdrop of the Nilgiri hill tea plantations. Na. Muthu Kumar uses vivid imagery from nature—comparing love to an unquenchable fire, a flower's fragrance that cannot be hidden, and a protective shelter.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Paradox / Oxymoron
“Kaadhal ennum neruppu mattum / Anaichathan eriyumungaa…”
The line expresses that love is a unique fire that burns brighter when one tries to put it out.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Manasula theepori parakuthunga”
Comparing love directly to a fire that ignites inside the heart.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Malara ne moodi vachcha / Manasa ne moodi vachcha”
Matching second consonants across lines ('la' in Malara / Manasa).
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Trivia
The song from 'Kaaval' (2015) features folk refrains ('Ayilae') deeply rooted in Tamil tea estate culture. The lyrics were penned by the acclaimed late lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar, known for his evocative nature imagery.
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