- Lyricist
- Thamarai
- Singer
- Vijay Prakash
- Music director
- B. Ajaneesh Loknath
- Movie name
- Nimir
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Dec 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Epodhum Unmel Nyabagam' (or 'Eppodhum Unnai') from the film 'Nimir' is a tender, romantic melody expressing deep emotional affection, longing, and intimacy between two lovers. Written with poetic finesse by Thamarai, the lyrics capture the feeling of constantly replaying thoughts of one's beloved, desiring to spend every evening together, intertwining fingers, and sharing quiet moments. The song explores the sensory and physiological effects of love—describing it as a soul-swinging bliss that feels like a gentle fever that robs away sleep. As the song progresses, both lovers express their desire to drop all bashfulness, hold each other close, and succumb to the comforting warmth of their bond.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaai (Simile)
“Selai pola naanum thozhil sariyanum”
Compares slipping onto the lover's shoulder to how a saree drape gently slides off a shoulder.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Poomugam”
Refers to the lover's face directly as a flower ('poo'), symbolizing beauty and softness.
Metaphor
“Oonjal ondru aadudhae / Kaichal vandhu moodudhae”
Metaphorically compares the fluttering excitement of love inside the soul to a swing and a warm fever.
Iyaipu (Rhyming Endings)
“Viral korkkanum / Thozh saaikkanum”
Both lines end with the suffix sound '-kanum', creating rhythmic harmony.
Personification
“Thendral kooda karunai kondu thazhuvudhe”
Personifies the cool breeze ('thendral') as having mercy ('karunai') and tenderly embracing the lover.
Did you know?
Trivia
The movie 'Nimir' (2018) is directed by veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan and is an official Tamil remake of the critically acclaimed 2016 Malayalam hit 'Maheshinte Prathikaaram'. The soundtrack was composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath and Darbuka Siva. This romantic track, written by renowned lyricist Thamarai, features vocals by Vijay Prakash and Jonita Gandhi.
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