- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singers
- Hiphop Tamizha, Kharesma Ravichandran
- Music director
- Hiphop Tamizha
- Movie name
- Kaththi Sandai
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Mar 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Idhayam Idhayam' from 'Kaththi Sandai' is an upbeat, youthful romantic track expressing the overwhelming emotions of falling in love. The lyrics describe the sweet torment, sleeplessness, and intoxicating bliss that love brings to a tiny heart, comparing the sudden burst of emotions to thousands of flowers blooming at once. The refrain captures how the protagonist's world revolves entirely around the beloved's captivating smile and movements.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Repetition / Anaphora)
“Kutti kutti nenjilae”
Repeated words like 'Kutti kutti', 'Etti etti', 'Thulli thulli', and 'konji konji' add rhythm and emphasize the playfulness of emotions.
Repetition for Dramatic Effect
“{Idhayam idhayam idhayam”
Repeating 'Idhayam idhayam idhayam' and 'Ulagam ulagam ulagam' reinforces the intense emotional impact on the protagonist's heart and worldview.
Metaphor
“Motu vittu latcham Poo pookka”
Describing emotions as a hundred thousand flowers blooming from buds ('Motu vittu latcham Poo pookka') metaphorically conveys sudden romantic awakening.
Oxymoron / Paradox
“Mounamaga pesi pesiyae”
'Mounamaga pesi pesiyae' (speaking silently) conveys non-verbal communication and unspoken romantic connections.
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Trivia
The soundtrack for 'Kaththi Sandai' (2016) was composed by Hiphop Tamizha. The song features lyrics by the acclaimed late lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar, known for his ability to seamlessly mix modern youthful expressions with classic Tamil poetic tropes.
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