- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- Vijay Prakash
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Boss Engira Bhaskaran
- Movie release year
- 2010
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Jun 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Iyle Iyle' is an euphoric ode to love and the transformative power of a kiss. The protagonist describes feeling weightless and flying above clouds, overcome by the heat and chill of romantic passion. The lyrics philosophically celebrate different forms of kisses—from maternal love and paternal wisdom to romantic affection—arguing that love and human connection drive the universe, change destinies, and turn ordinary people into heroes.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Nam aadhiyum andhamum / Anbennum vedham sollumadi”
The second character 'dhi' matches in 'aadhiyum' and 'moththamae', and 'na' matches in 'Anbennum' and 'Annai'.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Anbennum vedham sollumadi Annai muththam”
Comparing a kiss to electricity charging clouds ('Muththathaal megam adhu minsaaramaagum') and maternal love to scriptures ('Anbennum vedham').
Simile (Uvamaani)
“Kodhikkidhu kaaichal polae”
Comparing the rush of emotion to a burning fever ('Kodhikkidhu kaaichal polae').
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Trivia
The song features music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja for the hit romantic comedy 'Boss Engira Bhaskaran' (2010), starring Arya and Nayanthara. Lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar famously crafted the lyrics focusing entirely on the symbolism of kisses in human existence.
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