- Lyricist
- Snehan
- Singer
- Karthik
- Music director
- S. Thaman
- Movie name
- Savaale Samaali
- Movie release year
- 2015
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Aug 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song is a passionate philosophical ode to the timeless, boundless nature of love. The lyricist reflects on how countless poets and actors have tried to capture or portray love over centuries, yet it remains inexhaustible and eternally fresh. It argues that love is the essential quality separating humanity from wild beasts, highlighting its presence across historical eras, mythologies, and everyday human experiences.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Ethanai kavignen / Nadichi paathutaan”
In Tamil prosody, Ethugai refers to the agreement of second letters across corresponding lines.
Muran (Antithesis)
“Poi kaadhal ethanai / Mei kaadhal ethanai”
The contrast between 'Poi' (false/fake) and 'Mei' (true/real) highlights the dual nature of love experience.
Personification
“Kaadhal endra oru jeevan”
Love is personified as a living soul ('jeevan') capable of communicating without language.
Allusion
“Pala adham evalgal / Thondri maraindha pinnum”
Refers biblically to 'Adam and Eve' (Adham Evalgal) representing generations of human history.
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Trivia
Written by Snehan for the 2015 Tamil film 'Savaale Samaali' starring Ashok Selvan and Bindu Madhavi, this song is composed by S. Thaman. The track celebrates the universal concept of love in a lighthearted yet deeply reflective manner.
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