- Lyricist
- Arivumathi
- Singers
- Manikka Vinayagam, Harini
- Music director
- R. P. Patnaik
- Movie name
- Jayam
- Movie release year
- 2003
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Feb 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic song captures the intimate, passionate exchange between two young lovers who express their deep romantic longings and affection for each other. The lyrics compare the beloved to poetry, a heart, and a thief of sleep, highlighting the surreal and dreamlike quality of their budding love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kavidhaiyae theriyuma en kanavu neethaanadi”
Addressing the beloved directly as 'Kavidhaiyae' (Oh Poem) and 'Idhayamae' (Oh Heart) elevates the partner to the embodiment of art and life itself.
Ethirai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Kurumbil valarntha uravae / En araiyil nuzhaintha thimirae”
The second consonant sound is repeated across successive lines ('r' in Kurumbil, En araiyil; 'n' in Manathai, En madiyil) to establish rhythmic Tamil poetic harmony.
Personification
“Vaanam kaanaatha vennilavondru moga paalootudhae”
The moon is personified as a motherly/intimate figure feeding 'moga paal' (the milk of desire) to the lovers.
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Trivia
'Kavidhaiyae Theriyuma' features in the hit 2003 Tamil film 'Jayam', directed by M. Raja. Composed by Telugu director-composer R. P. Patnaik and sung by Tippu and Anuradha Sriram, the film marked the wildly successful acting debut of Jayam Ravi and Sadha.
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