- Lyricist
- R. P. Bala
- Music director
- Yug Bhusal
- Movie name
- Mumbaikar
- Movie release year
- 2023
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Sept 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Kadhale Enthan Idhayam' is a poignant romantic song that conveys intense longing, vulnerability, and absolute surrender to love. The singer calls out to their partner, expressing that life loses all meaning in their absence. Love is described as a force of rebirth, where losing oneself in the eyes of the beloved gives new life and purpose.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Un suvaasakaattraai Naan endrum iruppaenae”
The speaker compares themselves to the breath of the lover ('suvaasa kaattru'), symbolizing a desire to be essential to their partner's existence.
Rhetorical Question
“Idhaiyaththin yaekkamithu Unakku theriyaathaa”
The lover asks questions not to receive a literal answer, but to convey the emotional pain and depth of their heart's yearning.
Refrain / Anaphora
“Kadhale enthan idhayam Unnai theduthae vaa munae”
The chorus lines are repeatedly echoed throughout the song to emphasize the central theme of searching for lost love.
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Trivia
'Mumbaikar' (2023) is an action thriller directed by veteran cinematographer-director Santosh Sivan. It serves as the official Hindi remake of Lokesh Kanagaraj's acclaimed debut Tamil film 'Maanagaram' (2017). The lyrics for this track were penned by Rp Bala, who frequently collaborates on Tamil dubbing and dialogues for pan-Indian projects.
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