- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singers
- Unnikrishnan, Shalini, Sowmya
- Music director
- Ashwath Naganathan
- Movie name
- Nalanum Nandhiniyum
- Movie release year
- 2014
- Lyrics added on
- 7 May 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Kadhal Veesum Kaatril (Ivvaarae Nodigal Pogattumae) from Nalanum Nandhiniyum is a tender romantic track exploring the poetic depth of unspoken feelings between lovers. The lyrics describe how love reshapes perception—making mundane sights meaningful and turning simple conversations into eternal memories. Madhan Karky portrays the lingering pain of brief separations and the comforting weight of a loved one's presence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Mozhigal naanam kollum”
Human traits of shyness are attributed to languages ('Mozhigal naanam kollum').
Paradox / Imagery
“Nijamaai vaanam thoorum / Aanaalum illai eeram”
Describing a rain from the sky that leaves no wetness, expressing an emotional sensation rather than physical reality.
Metaphor
“Kaadhal veesum kaatril”
Love is portrayed as a breeze blowing across space and touching hearts.
Irony
“Naan en veeram kandenae / Konjam thooram poga baaram koodum koram kandenae”
The protagonist mockingly calls himself 'brave' only to feel completely burdened when walking a short distance away.
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Trivia
The soundtrack of Nalanum Nandhiniyum (2014) was composed by Ashwath. The film stars Michael Thangadurai and Nandita Swetha in lead roles. Lyricist Madhan Karky penned this song using conversational, poetic Tamil imagery characteristic of his signature style.
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