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Lyrics & meaning

Karu Karunnu

From Magalir Mattum · 2017

Lyricist
Bramma
Singers
Banupriya, Namitha Babu, Gold Devaraj
Music director
Ghibran
Movie name
Magalir Mattum
Movie release year
2017
Lyrics added on
15 Mar 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Karukarunu suruttai mudi
Valathirundhaandi
Current kambi kannai vaichu
Kirangadichaandi
Nimishathula moolaikkulla
Pugundhukittaandi
Ninaichu ninaichu paakka vachu
Usir eduthaandi
Rettai jadai vayasukkoru
Sattai thachaandi
Rekkai vaicha patchi ennai
Sikka vaichaandi
Saarai paambai saakku vaichu
Veetukkulla nuzhainjavan
Soorakkaathu vegathula
Seeterinjaandi
Saadhisanam paaththuruchu
Saagadikka thuninjuruchu
Kaadhalichu adutha nodi
Maattikittaandi
Naalu naal kaadhalan
Pona thadam theriyala
Peru theriyum podhu
Avan usiru illadi
Thaanae thaanae thannanaanae (4)
Karukarunu suruttai mudi
Valathirundhaandi
Current kambi kannai vaichu
Kirangadichaandi
Nimishathula moolaikkulla
Pugundhukittaandi
Narachi pona kaadhaluku
Color adichandi …
He had thick, pitch-black curly hair
that he had grown, my friend!
With eyes like live electric wires,
he made my head spin, my friend!
In an instant, into my mind
he crept right in, my friend!
Making me think of him non-stop,
he stole my breath away, my friend!
For the days of my twin braids,
he tailored a new dress!
A free-winged bird like me,
he trapped in his snare!
Using a rat snake as an excuse,
he stepped right into my house,
and with the speed of a whirlwind,
he darted across like a flash!
The caste folk spotted him,
and resolved to kill him.
The very second after falling in love,
he was caught, my friend!
My lover of just four days—
not a trace was left of where he went.
By the time I even knew his name,
he was no longer alive, my friend.
Thaane thaane thannaanaane (x4)
He had thick, pitch-black curly hair
that he had grown, my friend!
With eyes like live electric wires,
he made my head spin, my friend!
In an instant, into my mind
he crept right in, my friend!
And onto a love that had turned grey,
he splashed vibrant colours!
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Chorus
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from 'Magalir Mattum' (2017) narrates a poignant recollection of youthful love and tragic honor killing. The protagonist nostalgically reminisces about a charming young man with curly hair and electrifying eyes who entered her life during her school days, bringing excitement and romantic fervor. However, their brief four-day romance met a brutal end when her caste-conscious relatives caught them and murdered him before she even had a chance to properly know his name. Years later, this painful memory resurfaces as a bittersweet reminder of her lost youth and unfulfilled love. The song balances vibrant folk rhythms with deeply sorrowful lyrics, highlighting how the passion of that brief romance painted colors onto an otherwise grey and stagnant life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile / Metaphor

“Current kambi kannai vaichu”

Describing eyes as electric wires ('Current kambi kannai vaichu') metaphorically conveys the shocking, intense impact of his gaze.

Metaphor

“Narachi pona kaadhaluku / Color adichandi”

Comparing a long-lost past love that was fading away to grey hair ('Narachi pona kaadhaluku') which is suddenly re-energized ('Color adichandi').

Monoreyme / End Rhyme (Eybhu)

“Valathirundhaandi / Kirangadichaandi / Pugundhukittaandi”

Sequential lines ending with the verb suffix '-aandi' (Valathirundhaandi, Kirangadichaandi, Pugundhukittaandi, Usir eduthaandi) creating a catchy rhythm.

Alliteration (Monaai)

“Naalu naal kaadhalan”

Repetition of initial consonants like 'Ka' in 'Kaadhalichu' and 'Na' in 'Naalu naal kaadhalan'.

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Trivia

The song, titled 'Karukarunu Suruttai Mudi', features lyrics written by Bramma himself, who also directed the movie 'Magalir Mattum' (2017). The music was composed by Ghibran. In the film narrative, this song plays during a flashback sequence featuring the character played by Bhanupriya, illustrating her tragic past romance.

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