- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singers
- P. Unnikrishnan, Harini
- Music director
- Srikanth Deva
- Movie name
- Doubles
- Movie release year
- 2000
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Jan 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This sensual duet from the 2000 Tamil movie 'Doubles' depicts intimate, romantic moments between newlyweds or lovers during their honeymoon ('thaen nila'). The lyrics highlight the delicate balance between deep romantic love and intense physical passion ('kaadhal oru kannil, kaamam oru kannil'). Both partners express their emotional connection, bodily warmth, and mutual desire to fulfill each other's emotional and physical needs. Throughout the song, poetic metaphors describe the romantic ambiance—such as comparing breath to a soothing evening breeze and body warmth to a comforting embrace. The track celebrates youthful romance, intimacy, and the lifelong commitment of being each other's emotional shelter.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Karaindhidavaa… / Viralgalai nuzhaiththu koondhalai kalaiththu”
The second letter 'ra' rhymes across adjacent lines: 'Karaindhidavaa' and 'Viralgalai'.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Idhazhgalai adaiththu idhayaththai niruthu / Dhegathai koduththu deepathai niruthu”
Rhyming line endings using matching verbal nouns/participles: 'kalaiththu', 'niruthu', 'poruthu'.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Naan kaalam muzhudhum thoongum thalai anai / Undhan nenjilaa..”
The partner's chest is metaphorically visualized as a lifelong pillow ('thalai anai').
Onomatopoeia (Erattai Kilavi)
“Para para paraavena mogha vellam paaivadhu edharkku”
'Para para' imitates the rapid, overwhelming rush of passion.
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Trivia
'Doubles' (2000) starred Prabhu Deva and Meena in leading roles. The film's music score was composed by Srikanth Deva, marking one of his earliest projects in Tamil cinema. The soundtrack features high-energy and romantic numbers tailored to Prabhu Deva's signature dance style.
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