- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Music director
- Vijay Antony
- Movie name
- Iruvar Ullam (2013 Film)
- Movie release year
- 2013
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Jul 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Kannaadi Silaiyae' from Iruvar Ullam expresses the euphoric sensation of falling head over heels in love. The protagonist addresses the beloved as a delicate glass sculpture and a thrilling shower of electric rain that invades his soul. Overwhelmed by her touch and glance, he experiences a state of intoxication that makes him forget everything else, blurring the line between dream and reality.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Minsara mazhaiyae”
Compares the beloved directly to a 'kannaadi silai' (glass statue) and 'minsara mazhai' (electric rain) to symbolize delicate purity and invigorating emotional intensity.
Simile (Uvamaani)
“Adhai polae bhoomiyilae”
Compares the natural, unadorned beauty of the moon in the sky directly to the natural beauty of the beloved on earth ('adhai polae').
Paradox / Oxymoron
“Idhu valiyil sugama”
Combines conflicting ideas ('kanavil nijama', 'nijathil kanava', 'valiyil sugama') to illustrate the sweet confusion and emotional intensity brought by love.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)
“Kadavulai naan kandathillai un mugam parthu vitten”
Exaggerates the divinity of the lover by stating that looking at her face is equivalent to seeing God.
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Trivia
The song feature lyrics written by the celebrated late Tamil lyricist Na. Muthukumar. The film 'Iruvar Ullam' starred Vinay Rai, Vijayalakshmi, and Payal Rajput, featuring a romantic score composed by Vijay Antony.
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