- Lyricist
- Pa. Vijay
- Singers
- Yuvan Shankar Raja, Premgi Amaren
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Pattiyal
- Movie release year
- 2006
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Nov 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The remix version of 'Kannai Vittu' from the 2006 movie Pattiyal seamlessly fuses soulful Tamil lyrics of romantic heartache with energetic, upbeat 2000s club beats and rap interstitials. The core Tamil verses express the profound pain of separation and longing, comparing the parting of a lover's memory to eyelids separating from the eyes—a split that inevitably brings tears and a shattered heart. Surrounding these poignant verses are vibrant English rap hooks and dance calls that convert a sad melody into an energetic party anthem, showcasing Yuvan Shankar Raja's signature style of blending high-energy urban dance beats with deep emotional Tamil poetry.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Analogy / Simile (Uvamai)
“Kannai vittu kan imaigal vidai kettaal”
Compares the separation of memories from the heart to eyelids parting from the eyes, illustrating that tears are natural and unavoidable when parting.
Rhetorical Question (Sollani)
“Kangal nanaiyaathaa.. / Ullam udaiyaathaa..”
Uses rhetorical questions to highlight emotional pain and vulnerability without expecting a literal answer.
Erhai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kannai vittu kan imaigal ... / Ennai vittu un ninaivai ...”
Matching second consonant 'nn' in consecutive initial words across lines (Kannai / Ennai).
Anaaphora / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)
“Etho etho endhan ... / Adho adho endhan ...”
Repetition of words like 'Etho etho' and 'Adho adho' to build rhythmic flow and emotional emphasis.
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Trivia
Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja for the cult hit gangster film 'Pattiyal' (2006), 'Kannai Vittu' originally existed as a slow, haunting melody sung by Vijay Yesudas and Preethi. This remix track was included on the soundtrack album to capitalize on the club culture trends of mid-2000s Tamil cinema, becoming immensely popular in dance clubs.
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