- Lyricist
- Arivumathi
- Singers
- Leon D’Souza, Sundar Narayana Rao
- Music director
- Ghibran
- Movie name
- Naiyaandi
- Movie release year
- 2013
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Jan 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the movie Naiyaandi is a whimsical and exuberant romantic expression. The protagonist describes how a single glance and gentle touch from his beloved broke open the boundaries of his soul like a powerful breeze. He playfully envisions intimate moments, comparing his overwhelming affection to a 'school of kisses' and describing his lover as a full vessel of beauty.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Kannathil mutha palli thirakkava”
Compares cheek kisses to opening an educational institution, vividly conveying overwhelming romantic affection.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Kanavu mazhaiyathu Pozhiyuthae pozhiyuthae Kavithai kudaiyathu Viriyudhae viriyudhae”
Paints dreams as rain falling and poetry as an umbrella opening up to shield or embrace the moment.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Vettatum vettatum minnal / Muttatum muttatum jannal / Kottatum kottatum mazhaiyae”
The second consonant sound '-tta-' rhymes sequentially across lines ('Vettatum', 'Muttatum', 'Kottatum').
Adukku Thodar (Anaphora / Repetition)
“Pozhiyuthae pozhiyuthae”
Words are repeated consecutively for rhythmic effect and dramatic emphasis on action.
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Trivia
The track featured in the 2013 Tamil romantic comedy 'Naiyaandi', starring Dhanush and Nazriya Nazim, with music composed by Ghibran and lyrics penned by Arivumathi.
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