- Lyricist
- Arivumathi
- Singer
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Punnagai Poove
- Movie release year
- 2002
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Mar 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'En Kaadhal Uyir Pizhathu' portrays the overwhelming feeling of rebirth brought by true love. The protagonist feels that their existence gained purpose and light only after meeting their beloved, describing love as an invigorating force that transforms their world. Without the lover's presence and touch, life feels stationary and grief-stricken.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“En vaanam ingu vidiyudhae”
Comparing the arrival of love to the dawning of a new sky ('En vaanam ingu vidiyudhae').
Repetition (Edugai/Adukkuthodar)
“Thottupoo thottu poo”
Repetition of 'Thottupoo' creates an evocative, rhythmic plea of affection.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitshi)
“En idhayam bagam tharai mattam aghum…yeah”
Exaggerating heartbreak to the physical flattening or razing of the heart to ground level.
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Trivia
This track from the movie 'Punnagai Poove' (2003) features music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, with poignant lyrics written by poet Arivumathi.
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