- Lyricist
- Pazhani Bharathi
- Singer
- Vijay Yesudas
- Music director
- R. P. Patnaik
- Movie name
- Jayam
- Movie release year
- 2003
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Feb 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses the overwhelming rush of emotions accompanying first love. The protagonist wonders about the dramatic changes happening within, comparing the sudden realization of romance to millions of lightning bolts striking at once and a fragrance filling every breath. Words fail to convey the intensity of these feelings, turning speech into silence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor / Hyperbole
“Kodi kodi minnalgal odi vandhu paayudhae”
Comparing the sensation of falling in love to crores of lightning bolts rushing and striking.
Simile (Upamai)
“Saaral vizhum neram vaanavillai polae”
Using 'polae' (like/as) to compare the sudden appearance of love to a vibrant rainbow during a gentle shower.
Alliteration & Contrast (Monai / Sol Vilaiyaattu)
“Adhu vaarthai alla vaazhkai”
Using phonetically matching words 'Vaarthai' (word) and 'Vaazhkai' (life) to emphasize that love is deeper than just spoken words.
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Trivia
This track is from the 2003 hit movie 'Jayam', directed by M. Raja, which marked the prominent debut of actor Jayam Ravi. The soundtrack was composed by R. P. Patnaik, who retained his iconic music from the original Telugu version of the film.
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