- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singers
- Suzanne D’Mello, NSK Ramya
- Music director
- Joshua Sridhar
- Movie name
- July Kaatril
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Jul 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song captures the emotional plea of a lover yearning for communication, affection, and emotional vulnerability from her partner. She expresses how her heart feels fragile like wax burning in fire and delicate like glass, begging her beloved to break his silence and share his true feelings, dreams, and love. The lyrics express the pain of feeling ignored and uncomprehended, juxtaposed with the tender desire to comfort him, listen to his inner longings, and heal their emotional rift.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile / Metaphor)
“Pen manam unakkoru Melugena thondruthoo Theeyinai veikkiraai Erigirenae”
Compares a woman's heart to wax ('Melugu') that melts and burns when set on fire by unrequited or painful love.
Anaphora (Repetition / Sol Sol)
“Sol sol unadhu Kaadhal sol”
The rhythmic repetition of the word 'Sol' (Speak/Tell) highlights the protagonist's desperate longing for dialogue and emotional connection.
Personification
“Enathu imaigal ketkkudhae”
Attributing human listening capabilities to non-auditory entities such as soul ('Uyir') and eyelids ('Imaigal').
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Trivia
Written by the acclaimed late lyricist Na. Muthukumar, the song portrays tender human relationships and emotional vulnerability, which were signature themes throughout his prolific songwriting career.
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