- Lyricist
- Mohan Rajan
- Singer
- Aalaap Raju
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- Vetrivel
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Apr 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Athuva Ithuva' captures the intense emotional state of a young lover anxiously awaiting a response from his beloved. He is tormented by uncertainty—wondering if her answer will bring joy or disappointment—which leaves his mind restless and longing for clarity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Manasellam thooralaa / Nenapellam saarala”
Comparing the internal emotions and thoughts directly to rain drizzle ('Manasellam thooralaa') and mist/spray ('Nenapellam saarala').
Alliteration / Monai
“Thaviya thavichen”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Th' in 'Thaviya thavichen' to emphasize physical and mental agitation.
Antithesis / Contrast
“Nikkaama engengo Naan poguren / Sokkaama sokkithaan Naan nikiren”
Juxtaposing opposing actions—moving aimlessly without stopping ('Nikkaama... poguren') versus standing still mesmerized ('Sokkaama... nikiren').
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