- Lyricist
- Vanothan Ketheeswaran
- Singer
- Dhilip Varman
- Music director
- Sayeetharshan
- Movie name
- Album Songs 2020
- Movie release year
- 2020
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Jul 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a deep emotional expression of heartbreak, nostalgia, and unending love. The speaker reflects on how his beloved once filled his life with meaning, only to leave him stranded with overwhelming pain. Through vivid imagery of tears, dreams, and physical longing, he searches for her presence and questions why love turned into a game of hide-and-seek. Despite the betrayal and emotional wounds, his devotion remains constant, longing for her touch and hoping their bond endures across lifetimes like the vast sky.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhukai (Second letter rhyming)
“Manasellaam dhinam vali kooduthae / Kanavellaam un mugam kaattuthae”
The second consonant 'na' matches across adjacent lines, creating Tamil rhythmic harmony.
Upamai (Simile)
“Neezhum intha vaanam / Adhu pola kaadhal neezhumae”
Compares the boundless nature of true love to the infinite span of the sky.
Contrast / Imagery
“Kannukulla unnai poththi vachen / Kaththi vachi ennai mella thecha”
Striking contrast between protecting someone tenderly inside one's eyes and receiving sharp emotional pain like a knife blade in return.
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Trivia
This track is part of the modern Tamil independent music wave of 2020, featuring lyrics by Vanothan Ketheeswaran that combine traditional romantic motifs like 'Kannamma' with contemporary pop arrangements.
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