- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singers
- Krishna K, Nakul Abhyankar
- Music director
- Karthik
- Movie name
- Kutty Story
- Movie release year
- 2021
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Dec 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song delves into the psychological weight of love, desire, mistake, and regret. The protagonist reflects on losing their identity in passion, navigating through arguments, and wrestling with inner guilt. The lyrics capture the push and pull of a strained relationship where physical and emotional intimacy clash with mistakes, ultimately culminating in a plea for forgiveness and a promise never to cause hurt again.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Maayangal manmadham / Vaadhangal vanjagam”
The second consonant 'ya' matches across line-level pairings like Maayangal and Vaadhangal.
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kaadhala thekkuren / Kaayamum yekkuren / Kaaranam serkkuren / Kai thoda paarkkuren / Karaiyila karaiyuren”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across consecutive phrases creates a rhythmic, melodic flow.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Hey pal illa meen onnu painthodum kaattara thinga”
Comparing a human's helpless yearning to a toothless fish trying to consume a rushing wild river.
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Unaiyae kekkuren kekkuren / Un arugil un arugil un arugil naanum”
Repetition of words like 'Kekkuren' and 'Un arugil' for emotional emphasis.
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Trivia
'Kutty Story' (2021) is an anthology film exploring four different perspectives on romance and relationships, directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, Vijay, Venkat Prabhu, and Nalan Kumarasamy. Lyricist Madhan Karky wrote these lines to capture the intricate emotional conflicts of modern love and betrayal.
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