- Lyricist
- Ko Sesha
- Singer
- Sanjeev Thomas
- Music director
- Leon James
- Movie name
- Oh My Kadavule
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Jan 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song captures the emotional turmoil, euphoria, and sheer confusion experienced when falling in love. The protagonist describes love as a chemical surge that leaves him speechless, breathless, and utterly dazed, to the point of forgetting his own mother tongue. His heart feels caught in a chaotic interplay between pain and pleasure, where love acts as both a disorienting storm and a comforting shelter. Through vivid imagery, the lyrics portray life becoming a mix of half-celebration and half-struggle. Despite the overwhelming confusion and emotional vulnerability, the protagonist succumbs to the sweet intoxication of love, questioning whether this chaotic twist of fate is meant to be.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Rekkai katti parakkudhu”
Comparing the lighthearted, euphoric state of the heart to flying with wings.
Hyperbole
“Thaai mozhiyae marandhu”
Exaggerating the impact of love by stating it makes one forget their native language.
Rhyme (Edhugai / Second Letter Assonance)
“Kondaattam paadhi / Thindaattam paadhi”
Rhythmic pairing of words 'Kondaattam' (celebration) and 'Thindaattam' (struggle) sharing the same sound structure.
Simile / Visual Imagery
“Sikki palarum siru muyaalaa”
Comparing people caught in love's chaos to small rabbits trapped in a storm.
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Trivia
The track 'Kaadhal Kozhappudhae' (also popularly referred to as 'Haiyo Haiyo') from the 2020 fantasy romantic comedy film 'Oh My Kadavule' features music composed by Leon James with lyrics penned by Ko Sesha. The song's energetic, contemporary fusion style and conversational lyrics became a major hit among youth.
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