- Lyricist
- Thamarai
- Singers
- Karthik, Pop Shalini
- Music director
- Harris Jayaraj
- Movie name
- Gethu
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Jul 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Adiye' from the movie Gethu expresses the intoxicating feeling of love experienced during a quiet night stroll. Stepping into the night for the first time alone, the protagonist feels overwhelmed by emotion, where even the chill of the mist makes his feet sweat from nervous excitement. Her subtle glance shatters his fragile heart like glass, while the moon looks on in silent admiration. The lyricist Thamarai employs vivid imagery contrasting rain and fire, soft peacock feathers and frail dry leaves, to depict the vulnerability and intense romantic longing brought on by her presence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition)
“Dhinam dhinam / Manam manam”
Consecutive repetition of words like 'Dhinam dhinam' and 'Manam manam' creates rhythm and emphasizes continuous emotion.
Metaphor (Urvagam)
“En nenjam ennum Kannaadiyayai kokilaa”
The heart is explicitly equated to a fragile glass mirror ('Kannaadi') that can be broken by a single glance.
Oxymoron / Imagery
“Paniyil nanaidhum Paadham verkiren”
Contrasts cold mist ('Paniyil nanaidhum') with sweating feet ('Paadham verkiren') to show internal heat and nervousness caused by love.
Contrast & Simile
“Nee mayila iragaa... Unnai paathu naan Udhirum sarugaa”
Compares the beloved to a soft, majestic peacock feather while describing himself as a frail, fallen dry leaf ('Sarugu').
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Trivia
The soundtrack for Gethu (2016) was composed by Harris Jayaraj, with lyrics penned by frequent collaborator Thamarai. The song 'Adiye' features vocals by Haricharan and Panchu.
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