- Lyricist
- Pazhani Bharathi
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Movie name
- Aval Varuvala
- Movie release year
- 1998
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Jun 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic song from the film 'Aval Varuvala' captures the protagonist's deep longing and gentle plea to his beloved. He compares love to a game of hide-and-seek and a fluttering flock of butterflies, highlighting its playful yet elusive nature. He questions her lingering anger and reassures her that no one else holds a place in his heart, inviting her to look into his eyes to feel his sincerity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvamai)
“Kaadhal enna / Kanna moochi aatama / Thottu sellum / Pattampoochi kootama”
Comparing love to 'Kanna moochi aatam' (hide and seek) and 'Pattampoochi kootam' (flock of butterflies) to evoke its elusive, gentle, and delicate qualities.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Nee nadandha mann eduthu / Sila naal / Sandhanathin vaasam adhil / Nugarnthen”
Exaggerating devotion by claiming he smelled the scent of sandalwood from the soil she walked upon.
Personification
“Uyirai parugum kaadhal / Adhu oru naal unaiyum parugaadha”
Personifying love as an entity that drinks/consumes the soul ('Uyirai parugum kaadhal').
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Trivia
'Kaadhal Enna Kanna Moochi' is a soulful romantic composition from the 1998 Tamil movie 'Aval Varuvala', starring Ajith Kumar and Simran. The music for the film was composed by S. A. Rajkumar, and the lyrics were penned by Pazhani Bharathi. The song highlights S. A. Rajkumar's signature melodic arrangements and acoustic instruments.
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