- Lyricist
- P. R. C. Balu
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Vidyasagar
- Movie name
- Coimbatore Mappillai
- Movie release year
- 1996
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Apr 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Jeevan En Jeevan is a deeply poignant track from the film Coimbatore Mappillai that explores the agony of separation, misunderstood devotion, and eternal bond between two lovers. The protagonist questions the possibility of parting from his beloved, using powerful metaphors drawn from nature—such as the inseparable sky and clouds, the unsoiled lotus in water, the unending waves of the sea, and the timeless sun and moon. He emphasizes that while physical words or shadows may deceive, the affection residing in the soul is pure, unblemished, and constant. The song culminates in an affirmation of timeless love that transcends ages and obstacles.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Metaphorical Analogy)
“Vaanam veru megam veru piriththu paarkka koodumaa”
Compares the inseparable nature of the lovers to the sky and clouds, asserting that separating them is impossible.
Alliteration & Antithesis (Edhukai / Nizhal vs Nijam)
“Nizhal edhu nijam edhu ariyaathu ilamaathu”
Contrasts 'Nizhal' (shadow/illusion) and 'Nijam' (reality/truth) with matching phonetic structure to highlight confusion.
Rhetorical Question (Vinath Thalai)
“Karaiyil mothum alaigal oyalaam kadhal nenjam oyumaa”
Uses a series of rhetorical questions regarding nature's phenomena to emphasize that love's strength surpasses natural changes.
Refrain / Anaphora
“Jeevan en jeevan enai neengi pogalaamaa”
Repetition of the opening line throughout the song reinforces the emotional turmoil and central query of the protagonist.
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Trivia
Although Coimbatore Mappillai (1996) starring Vijay and Goundamani is primarily remembered as a full-fledged romantic comedy, 'Jeevan En Jeevan' stands out as its most dramatic and soul-stirring melody. Composed by Vidyasagar and rendered with intense emotion by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, the song remains one of the most celebrated sad melodies in 90s Tamil cinema.
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