- Lyricist
- Kabilan
- Singer
- Sreerama Chandra
- Music director
- C. Sathya
- Movie name
- Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Feb 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Kaadhal Thaavaram' from the film 'Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga' expresses the natural, uninhibited nature of love. The lyricist metaphorically frames love as a plant that blooms freely without needing permission from anyone, asserting that every human life is touched by love at some point. The protagonist describes the enchanting actions of his lover, whose playful glances tease his heart like ant bites and whose presence makes every moment feel as sweet as structured poetry. The second section delves into philosophical reflections on love, describing it as a child born without parents—an uncreated force that arises purely from emotion. It highlights how love makes extraordinary things feel possible, such as a rose bush growing amidst the ocean. Ultimately, it celebrates the exhilarating feeling of opening the doors of love and flying freely on the back of the wind.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Kaadhal thaavaram”
Love is directly metaphorized as a plant ('Thaavaram') that grows and blooms spontaneously without seeking permission.
Prosodic Metaphor / Simile (Edhugai & Monai)
“Edhugaiyaai monaiyaai iruvarum irundha naal ellaam kavaidhaipol inikiradhae”
The song uses classical Tamil poetic structural elements—Edhugai (second-letter rhyme) and Monai (first-letter alliteration)—to describe how seamlessly two lovers complement each other like poetry.
Simile (Upamai)
“Ival vizhi erumbai polathaan adikkadi kadikiradhae”
Her gaze biting his sweet heart is directly compared to an ant ('erumbai pola').
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kaatrin mudhuginil naan / Mudhal mudhal parandhenae”
Repetition of initial consonants creates a musical quality across the line.
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Trivia
The song 'Kaadhal Thaavaram' belongs to the soundtrack of 'Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga' (2017), directed by R. Parthiban. The film features music composed by C. Sathya, with lyrics penned by Kabilan. The movie stars Shanthanu Bhagyaraj and Parvathy Nair in lead roles.
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