- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singer
- Dhanush
- Music director
- Amit Trivedi
- Movie name
- Pakkiri
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Apr 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Engleesu Lovesu' from Pakkiri is an upbeat, romantic song expressing the protagonist's deep affection and infatuation for his beloved across cultural and linguistic barriers. The protagonist begs the elements of nature to pause so he can savor the moment of waiting for her. He expresses that language and literal meanings do not matter; even a single word spoken by her feels like refined 'English love' to him. He poetically surrenders to her presence, stating that looking at her cures his needs for food, water, and even breath, elevating his life to pure bliss. Performed with signature charm by Dhanush, the song blends rustic Tamil colloquialism with modern breezy romantic themes.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Ae kaathae edhirkaathae / Un vaasang konjam maathen / Un vaasala nee chaathaen”
The line endings 'maathen' and 'chaathaen' create a rhythmic end-rhyme scheme (Iyaipu) typical in Tamil poetry.
Ethugai (Second Letter Assonance)
“Aasa / Peraasa”
The second letter 'sa' matches in both 'aasa' (desire) and 'peraasa' (great desire), providing a melodic flow.
Hyperbole (Exaggeration)
“Ae moochukkaathum venaa / Unna paathukkirundhaa sorgam adhudhaen”
The protagonist hyperbolically claims he doesn't even need air to breathe as long as he can look at his beloved.
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Trivia
'Pakkiri' is the official Tamil version of the international comedy-drama film 'The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir', starring Dhanush. This track was composed by acclaimed Bollywood composer Amit Trivedi, marking his entry into Tamil film music.
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