- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Movie name
- Kaaka Muttai
- Movie release year
- 2014
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Oct 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Edhai Ninaithom' from the movie Kaaka Muttai offers a philosophical reflection on human desire and contentment. It touches upon how people endlessly chase after illusions, believing that fulfilling a specific wish will bring absolute happiness. However, once that wish is achieved, one often realizes that unbridled desires only bring trouble and restless nights. The lyricist highlights that true joy comes from appreciating simple, existing moments in life—symbolized by a dewdrop resting on a tip of grass—rather than chasing distant, flashy desires. Contentment with what one already possesses opens the door to genuine inner peace and enlightenment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edukku / Repetition (Anaphora)
“Pudhu pudhu yekkam / Dhinam dhinam thookkam”
The repetition of 'Pudhu pudhu' (new new) and 'Dhinam dhinam' (day day) reinforces the unending nature of desire and sleeplessness.
Emoni / Second-Letter Rhyme (Edhukai)
“Edhai ninaithom / Adhai adaindhom”
Rhyming of the second consonant sound 'dhai' in 'Edhai' and 'Adhai' establishes a rhythmic pattern typical of Tamil poetry.
Metaphor
“Pul nuni meedhae Thoongidum paniyai rasiththaal”
Comparing simple everyday happiness to a dewdrop on grass ('Pul nuni meedhae thoongidum pani') and contrasting it with the fleeting shine of lightning ('Minnalin oli').
Contrast / Allegory
“Kuyil muttai melae Kaakkaigal aanom”
The reference to crow and cuckoo's egg symbolizes misplaced obsession and identity loss when chasing artificial desires.
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Trivia
Kaaka Muttai (2014) was directed by M. Manikandan and featured music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, with lyrics by Na. Muthukumar. The film tells the story of two young slum children whose sole desire is to taste a slice of pizza from a newly opened shop, making the song's theme of desire and realization directly tied to the central plot of the film.
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