- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singer
- Saindhavi
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- Romeo Juliet
- Movie release year
- 2015
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Dec 2016
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song expresses the internal turmoil and heartbreak of a protagonist torn between two people. She realizes her mistake too late, feeling that her heart remains with her true love while her physical self exists merely as an empty shell with someone else. Divided internally, she feels emotionally destroyed and pleads for her soul to become whole again.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile / Metaphor (Upamai)
“Udalo oru koodena ivan munne vaazha”
Comparing the physical body to an empty shell or nest (koodu), highlighting emotional numbness.
End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Idhayam than pokile avan pinne poga / Udalo oru koodena ivan munne vaazha / Irandaagi naanum saagaa..”
The lines end with rhyming suffixes 'poga', 'vaazha', and 'saagaa', creating a rhythmic cadence.
Personification
“Kangal thirakkum endhan maname / Yengu nee thoongi kidanthaaii..”
Addressing one's own mind ('maname') as an entity that was asleep and has now opened its eyes.
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Trivia
The soundtrack for 'Romeo Juliet' (2015) was composed by D. Imman. The lyrics were penned by Madhan Karky, capturing the central emotional conflict of the lead character played by Hansika Motwani.
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