- Lyricist
- S. P. Hosimin
- Singer
- Haricharan
- Music director
- Bharathwaj
- Movie name
- February 14
- Movie release year
- 2005
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Mar 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant romantic song captures the overwhelming turmoil, beauty, and agony experienced when falling deeply in love. The protagonist questions whether love is a divine blessing or a destructive force, comparing the emotional battle inside to a war between reality and shadow. Through vivid imagery, the lyrics describe a profound merging of souls where two lovers see themselves in each other, experiencing both sweet passion and unbearable vulnerability.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Idhu kaadhala idhu saadhala”
The words 'kaadhala' and 'saadhala' rhyme at the end of phrases to create a musical and questioning rhythm.
Metaphor (Uruvagham)
“Nizhal yuddhama nija yudhamaa”
Compares the internal emotional conflict of love to a war ('yuddham') between shadows and reality.
Visual Imagery
“Vaanavillai eduthu Kaadhalil nanaithu”
Paints a vivid poetic picture of taking a rainbow, soaking it in love, and sculpting an angel from stone.
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Trivia
The film 'February 14' (2005) stars Bharath and Renuka Menon. The soundtrack was composed by Bharathwaj, and S. P. Hosimin made his directorial debut with this film.
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