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Lyrics & meaning

Jeevan Intha Kaname

From Kaala Koothu · 2017

Lyricist
M. Nagarajan
Singers
Sathya Prakash, Latha Krishna
Music director
Justin Prabhakaran
Details
Kaala Koothu2017

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Jeevan indha kanamaeLife, in this very moment,
Unnodu serumaeWill unite with you.
Female
Pothum indha nimidamThis single moment is enough,
Nam kaadhal vaazhumaeOur love will live forever.
Male
Nenjam yengumMy heart yearns,
Sontham neeyaeYou are my only relation.
En ulagam unathallavaIs not my entire world yours?
Female
Vaazhum kaalamThroughout all the time I live,
Yaavum un melUpon everything that is you,
Naan maiyal kollava…Shall I fall deeply in love...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This poetic verse conveys profound romantic devotion and spiritual surrender to one's beloved. The speaker emphasizes that even a fleeting moment shared together is powerful enough to sustain their love eternally. The beloved is portrayed as the center of the speaker's universe, making life meaningful and inspiring endless affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Jeevan indha kanamae / Unnodu serumae

The repetitive trailing sound '-ae' in 'kanamae', 'serumae', and 'vaazhumae' provides melodic continuity across the verses.

Edugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Nenjam yengum / Sontham neeyae

The second consonant sound 'n' in 'Nenjam' and 'Sontham' creates harmonious internal rhythm.

Rhetorical Question

En ulagam unathallava

The phrase ends with open-ended emotional questions ('unathallava', 'kollava') to express unconditional adoration.

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Trivia

'Kaala Koothu' (2017) is a Tamil romantic drama written and directed by M. Nagarajan, starring Prasanna, Kalaiyarasan, Dhansika, and Srishti Dange, with a background score composed by Justin Prabhakaran.

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