- Lyricist
- Vivek
- Singer
- Vijay Narain
- Music director
- Santhosh Narayanan
- Movie name
- Kodi
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Dec 2016
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Ei Suzhali from the film Kodi is a playful and rustic romantic song in which the male protagonist expresses his deep fascination and overwhelming infatuation with his beloved. He compares her to a whirlwind that sweeps him off his feet and playfully refers to her as a beautiful yet dangerous oleander flower and a hen pecking relentlessly at his heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamanai)
“Nagarum arali”
The lover calls her 'Nagarum arali' (moving oleander), comparing her intoxicating and lethal beauty to a walking poisonous flower.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Irudi / Thirudi”
The lines end with matching rhyming syllables 'Irudi' and 'Thirudi'.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kadhala vanthu / Kaadhula kathum”
Repetition of the 'Kaa' sound at the beginning of words 'Kadhala' and 'Kaadhula'.
Imagery & Metaphor
“Kanavula maati kuzhambuna meenu”
The protagonist compares his mind to a fish confused in a dream ('Kanavula maati kuzhambuna meenu') to illustrate his disorientation caused by love.
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Trivia
The song 'Ei Suzhali' was composed by Santhosh Narayanan and sung by Vijaynarain with lyrics penned by Vivek. Known for its acoustic folk texture and rural Tamil slang, the track gained massive popularity for its unique rhythm and poetic phrasing.
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