- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Devendran
- Movie name
- Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Feb 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic track from the 1988 film Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye expresses deep romantic yearning and passionate love. The song portrays the heroine comparing herself to Radha waiting for Kannan (Krishna), using nature imagery like the cuckoo's call and the sound of the flute to depict her restless, sleepless state and yearning for union. The hero responds warmly, reassuring her of his love and admiring her beauty while drawing poetic parallels to moonlight and flowing streams.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia
“Kukkoo ena koovum kuyilosai”
The word 'Kukkoo' mimics the natural sound of a cuckoo bird calling.
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kukkoo ena koovum kuyilosai”
Repetition of the 'K' sound across 'Kukkoo', 'koovum', and 'kuyilosai' creates a melodic rhythmic flow.
Metaphor / Simile
“Kadhal radhai naanum kuyilaaga paadinaen”
The singer likens herself to Radha singing like a cuckoo bird in romantic devotion to Kannan.
Tactile Imagery
“Male :Kottum aruvi…….thottu thazhuvi”
Describes the sensory experience of a falling stream caressing and touching gently.
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Trivia
Composed by Devendran for the film directed by R. Sundarrajan, this romantic duet was penned by Vaali and performed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki.
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