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Ini Oru Kadhal Seivom

From Ini Oru Kadhal Seivom · 2024

Lyricist
Karthik Netha
Singer
Nizhalgal Ravi
Music director
Revaa
Details
Ini Oru Kadhal Seivom2024

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Mudivura iperuveliyil varugirenI come into this endless, boundless expanse
Adarthiyana mounathodumWith a dense silence
En chinnath thanangalukkanaAnd with apologies for
MannipugalodumMy petty childish acts
Vaa ini oru kadhal seivomCome, let us fall in love once more
Female
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Ini oru kadhal seivomLet us fall in love once more
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Male
Uthirave theriyathaWhich do not know how to wither
Nam kaadhalin ilaigalodumWith the leaves of our love
Karuga theriyathaWhich do not know how to scorch
Nam kaatrin isaiyodumWith the music of our wind
VarugirenI am coming
Vaa ini oru kaadhal seivomCome, let us fall in love once more
Male
Appalukatra un siripumYour spotless smile
Pugargal attra un anbumYour blameless, pure love
Periyathoru thavaraiyumAnd your nature that forgets
Nodiyil maranthu vidum un iyalbumEven a grand mistake in an instant
Enakku thantha perum balathoduWith the great strength these have bestowed upon me
VarugirenI am coming
Vaa ini oru kaadhal seivomCome, let us fall in love once more
Male
Anbe ippodhuMy love, right now
Ennidam irupathu ellamAll that I possess with me
Unnai kandathum avilvatharkaagaAre a few tear drops waiting
Kaathu irukum sila kanneer thuligalumTo unravel the moment I see you
Thaanga onna kutra unarvumAn unbearable sense of guilt
Unakkaga thara vaithirumAnd the immense love
Perum kadhalum matumeKept exclusively for you
Kanne ini oru kaadhal seivomMy darling, let us fall in love once more

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Ini Oru Kadhal Seivom' is a soulful, poetic monologue where the speaker approaches their beloved after a period of realization and guilt. Burdened by past childish mistakes and remorse, the narrator seeks redemption in the quiet expanse of their bond. The love between them is depicted as eternal and timeless—metaphorically described as leaves that never wither and a breeze whose melody never scorches. The speaker finds strength in the beloved's unblemished smile, pure love, and magnanimous forgiveness that wipes away big mistakes in an instant. Standing vulnerable with tears, guilt, and undying affection, the narrator invites their partner to begin anew and embrace love once again.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (உருவகம் - Uruvagam)

Nam kaadhalin ilaigalodum

'Nam kaadhalin ilaigalodum' compares love to evergreen leaves that never fall or wither, symbolizing everlasting affection.

Metaphor (உருவகம் - Uruvagam)

Nam kaatrin isaiyodum

'Nam kaatrin isaiyodum' treats the wind of their relationship as an eternal melody that cannot be burnt or destroyed.

Refrain / Anaphora (மடக்கு - Madakku)

Vaa ini oru kaadhal seivom

The phrase 'Vaa ini oru kaadhal seivom' is repeated as a recurring anchor that reinforces the core theme of reconciliation and starting love afresh.

Monai / Alliteration (மோனை)

Appalukatra un siripum

The repetition of 'Appalukatra', 'Pugargal attra', and 'Periyathoru' across consecutive lines creates rhythmic poetic meter (Thodai).

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Trivia

'Ini Oru Kadhal Seivom' features veteran actor and voice artist Nizhalgal Ravi giving a poignant spoken-word/vocal performance. Composed by Revaa with deeply introspective lyrics written by Karthik Netha, the track stands out for its unique poetic narrative style focusing on adult reconciliation, guilt, and emotional maturity.

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