- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Viji Thomas
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Honest Raj
- Movie release year
- 1994
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Oct 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from Honest Raj (1994) expresses a young woman's profound awakening of love and the transformation it brings to her life day by day. She describes how the presence and image of her lover continuously change her internal world. What began as a budding feeling in her eyes yesterday has now blossomed into a deep devotion, making her feel that life without him would be entirely meaningless. She experiences sleepless nights and exhilarating sensations of romance, comparing her passion to a bolt of lightning coursing through her. She praises him as her one and only hero and eagerly awaits the moment they unite.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Sanjalaththil / Sanjarithu”
Repetition of the initial 'S' sound in 'Sanjalaththil' and 'Sanjarithu'.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Thaiyal konda / Maiyal koodum”
Matching rhyme in the second syllable sound '-ai-' in 'Thaiyal' and 'Maiyal'.
Adukkuthodar (Reduplication)
“Mella mella”
Repetition of words like 'Solla cholla' and 'Mella mella' to emphasize gradual progression and intensity.
Metaphor
“Kaadhal vyaathi vanthathu”
Comparing romantic affection to an incurable physical ailment ('Kaadhal vyaathi').
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Trivia
The music for Honest Raj (1994) was composed by Deva, with lyrics penned by veteran lyricist Vaali. The film stars Vijayakanth and Gautami in lead roles. The song blends English catchphrases seamlessly into Vaali's signature Tamil lyricism, reflecting the popular 90s trend in Tamil film music.
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