- Lyricist
- Na. Idhaya
- Music director
- Sri B
- Movie name
- Saregama Tamil
- Movie release year
- 2024
- Lyrics added on
- 4 May 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Cleopatra' is a vibrant Tamil romantic pop song that expresses the heady sensation of falling deeply in love with a charming, modern woman. The lyrics celebrate the beloved by equating her allure to that of Cleopatra and an 'Instagram queen,' highlighting how her sharp glances and playful charm sweep the narrator off his feet. He describes feeling weightless, floating, and melting like wax in her presence, while her thought brings refreshing comfort even in intense heat. As the song progresses, a reciprocal dynamic unfolds where both lovers express their deep attachment, sleepless longing, and soul-level connection. The upbeat track captures the excitement of modern romance, blending traditional poetic metaphors of melting wax and hail showers with playful pop-culture references.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile
“Unnalaa urugurene mezhugaagathaan”
The speaker compares his helpless state of falling in love to wax melting away under warmth.
Metaphor
“Iva azhaga aalum cleopatra / Iva insta queen-uh cleopatra”
The woman's captivating beauty and social media allure are directly equated to the legendary beauty Cleopatra and an Instagram queen.
Hyperbole
“Uchi veyillu unna nenacha Ooty kulurudhaan”
The lyric dramatically exaggerates that merely thinking of her transforms scorching mid-day heat into the cool breeze of Ooty.
Metaphor
“Parvakaththi veesayilla”
Her piercing, captivating gaze is compared to a sharp knife slashing through his heart.
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Trivia
released as an independent pop track by Saregama Tamil in 2024, featuring music composed by Sri B and written by Na. Idhaya.
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