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Lyrics & meaning

Maayangal Title

From Kutty Story · 2021

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singers
Krishna K, Nakul Abhyankar
Music director
Karthik
Details
Kutty Story2021

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Anginga naalubadi anaithizhukka porenI am going to gather life's measures from here and there.
Naana illathabadi ennai izhakka porenI am going to lose myself so that I am no longer my old self.
Engum sellathabadi vasithirikka porenI am going to reside right here without wandering anywhere.
Unaiyae kekkuren kekkurenI am asking only you, asking you.
Kaadhala thekkurenI am storing up love inside.
Kaayamum yekkurenI am even yearning for the wounds.
Unaiyae kekkuren kekkurenI am asking only you, asking you.
Kaaranam serkkurenI am collecting reasons.
Kai thoda paarkkurenI am trying to touch your hand.
Karaiyila karaiyurenI am dissolving away on the shore.
Female
Yaaroda yaar sikki poraada poromo ingaWho is going to get entangled with whom and struggle here?
Yaaroda bodhaikku thalladi theepomo ingaFor whose intoxication will we stagger and exhaust ourselves here?
Hey pal illa meen onnu painthodum kaattara thingaHey, a toothless fish trying to consume a fast-rushing wild stream.
Unaiyae kekkuren kekkurenI am asking only you, asking you.
Kaaranam serkkurenI am collecting reasons.
Kai thoda paarkkurenI am trying to touch your hand.
Karaiyila karaiyurenI am dissolving away on the shore.
Male
Maayangal manmadhamIllusions are love's passion.
Vaadhangal vanjagamArguments are pure deceit.
Female :Un arugil un arugil un arugil naanumFemale: Near you, near you, near you I too...
Aaa….aaa….Aaa...aaa...
Male :Maayangal manmadhamMale: Illusions are love's passion.
Vaadhangal vanjagamVaadhangal vanjagam - Arguments are pure deceit.
Nindraal nindraal nindraal ennaagumIf everything stops and stands still, what will happen?
Male
Sathiyama inime unakku dhrogam panna mattenI swear upon truth, I will never betray you again.
Enna mannichiruPlease forgive me.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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