- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Bhavatharani, Jyothi
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
- Movie release year
- 2005
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Jun 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam' paints a vivid picture of youthful innocence, wonder, and liberation. It evokes a dreamlike realm where nature comes alive in surreal ways—flowers walk using fragrance as legs, thoughts serve as wings to fly, stars wink in the evening twilight, and breezes shake hands with creeping flowers. The lyrics capture a deep desire to break out of caged confines and soar freely through the sky like birds. Celebrating the carefree radiance of youth, the song frames every single day as a vibrant festival of nature and imagination.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Vaasam ennum kalgalal / Ennam ennum rekaigalal”
Abstract concepts like fragrance and thoughts are metaphorically framed as physical limbs and wings ('legs of fragrance', 'wings of thoughts').
Personification (Maanidappaduthal)
“Kaatru vanthu poongkodiyin Kaiyai kuluka”
Natural elements like the wind and a vine are given human traits, shaking hands in friendly greeting.
Personification (Maanidappaduthal)
“Neela vaanil meengal Kanna simittuthae”
Stars in the night sky are personified as winking eyes.
Rhyme / Assonance (Edugai & Monai)
“Mutrathilae pandhal ida Muthu edupom”
Repetition of initial and second sounds across words ('Mutrathilae' / 'Muthu', 'Kuyilai' / 'Koondai') creates melodic flow.
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Trivia
'Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam' (2005) was directed by acclaimed filmmaker Balu Mahendra, featuring music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by the legendary Vaali. The film stars Dhanush and Priyamani, capturing themes of youthful romance, innocence, and emotional struggles.
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