- Lyricist
- Mohan Rajan
- Singer
- Malvi Sundaresan
- Music director
- Nivas K. Prasanna
- Movie name
- Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir
- Movie release year
- 2021
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Aug 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Imaithidaathe is a soulful romantic track from the movie Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir. Sung delicately by Malvi Sundaresan with music composed by Nivas K Prasanna, the song expresses the intimate emotional world of a young woman captivated by love. The lyrics describe her sweet disorientation, her desire to remain reflected in her lover's eyes, and the sheer delight of intertwining her life with his. Throughout the track, the protagonist navigates the overwhelming sensations of love—smiling, marveling, floating, and throbbing with affection. She ponders whether this profound feeling is real or a dream, seeking to hold onto every touch and glance, ultimately celebrating love as her complete world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme / Rhythm)
“Sirikkiren silirkiren / Viyakkiren rasikkiren / Parakkiren midhakkiren”
A rhythmic sequence of rhyming present-continuous verbs ending in '-kiren' captures the cascading physical and psychological sensations of falling in love.
Moni (Initial Alliteration)
“Kangal moodi naanum / Kannaadi paarkkiren”
Repetition of the 'Ka' sound across lines creates a musical, harmonious flow.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Vilagidaathe unadhu viralil / Uyire korkiren”
Describing the blending of lives as thread woven onto fingers ('uyire korkiren') and wearing away against a heart ('nenjodu theigiren').
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Trivia
Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir takes its title from a famous ancient Sangam Tamil poem by Kaniyan Pungundranar, meaning 'To us all towns are one, all people our kin'. The song Imaithidaathe highlights composer Nivas K Prasanna's melodic sensibility, utilizing soft acoustic textures and atmospheric vocals to create a sense of deep intimacy.
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