- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singer
- Barani
- Music director
- Ganesh Raghavendra
- Movie name
- Eghantham
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Jul 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Idhuthaana Vidhithaana' from the movie 'Eghantham' (2018), penned by Yuga Bharathi, expresses the deep anguish and sorrow of a heart broken by betrayal and fate. The protagonist questions whether his unbearable suffering is a result of cruel destiny or a deliberate act of betrayal by his beloved. He compares his fragile heart to glass broken by a thrown stone and his life to something slashed apart by sharp words. Throughout the track, the lyrics shift between longing for love and a desire for detachment (thuravu) to escape the relentless pain. Metaphors like tears in the eyes mirroring mirages on a path highlight the hopelessness and illusion of his lost happiness, creating a haunting melancholic mood.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Vaarthai ennum vaal eduthu”
Comparing words to a sword ('Vaarthai ennum vaal') that slashes life apart.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Moonaai & Ethirhai)
“Vizhiyil kanneer thuligal / Vazhiyil kaanal alaigal”
Repetition of initial/internal sounds across lines (e.g., 'Vizhiyil' and 'Vazhiyil').
Simile / Visual Imagery
“Kannadi kannadi / Koondukulla yaaro vanthu / Kal veesi udainthu ponathae”
Visualizing the heart/soul inside a cage as fragile glass shattered by a stone.
Rhetorical Question
“Vidhiya sathiya / En kaadhal kondradhu”
Posing questions about fate vs. betrayal ('Vidhiya sathiya') to emphasize helpless despair.
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Trivia
'Eghantham' (2018) is an indie Tamil drama film starring Vivanth and Neeraja, directed by Arul S. The track 'Idhuthaana Vidhithaana' serves as the emotional emotional centerpiece reflecting character heartbreak.
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