- Lyricist
- Vignesh Shivan
- Singer
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Music director
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Movie name
- Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal
- Movie release year
- 2021
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Apr 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song expresses deep affection, solace, and possessiveness towards a loved one. The protagonist reassures their beloved not to shed tears despite life's difficulties, comparing their bond to a resilient flower whose fragrance endures even when surrounded by sharp thorns. It serves as a gentle lullaby and plea for intimacy, emphasizing that no matter how much the world around them changes, their love and physical presence must remain unshakeable and within sight.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora and Ethukai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Kannae kanmaniyae”
Rhythmic repetition of 'Kannae' and 'Kanmani' at the start of consecutive lines creates a melodic, lullaby-like cadence.
Metaphor (Uruvakham)
“Mullil vaadum poove naam”
Compares the lovers to a delicate flower wilting among thorns ('mullil vaadum poove'), representing emotional innocence amidst harsh circumstances.
Hyperbole & Imagery
“Mannil ulla ellaamae maari ponaalum”
Uses dramatic contrast between global change and personal devotion, insisting that even if the entire earth alters, the beloved must not step out of vision.
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Trivia
Composed and sung by Anirudh Ravichander with lyrics by director Vignesh Shivan, this track uses timeless Tamil terms of endearment like 'Kanmani' (apple of my eye) as a recurring motif in the romantic comedy 'Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal'.
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