- Lyricist
- Priyan
- Singer
- Shweta Mohan
- Music director
- Sundar C Babu
- Movie name
- Anjathe
- Movie release year
- 2008
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Jun 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Anjathe' expresses the delicate and profound experience of falling deeply in love. The lyrics describe love as a transformative force—a sudden storm and a gentle rain that cleanses and gives birth to a new self. The protagonist reflects on opening a previously locked heart, granting freedom to hidden emotions, and finding ultimate fulfillment in intimate connection with the beloved.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagaim (Metaphor)
“Karuvizhi irandumae / Karuvarai aagiradhae”
Describing the dark pupil/eyes as a 'karuvarai' (womb) carrying the image of the beloved.
Oxymoron / Surreal Imagery
“Iravellam sooriyan / Olirvadhai kaangiren”
Seeing the sun shine all night and sweating under dew drops during the day highlights the dizzying, inverted perception caused by love.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Idhayathil pootinen / Idhaiyathai thirakindren”
The second letter 'da' rhymes between 'Idhayathil' and 'Idhaiyathai', creating Tamil rhythmic harmony.
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Trivia
The song 'Manasukkul Manasukkul' from Mysskin's acclaimed crime thriller 'Anjathe' (2008) features music composed by Sundar C. Babu. Sung beautifully by Prasanna and Saindhavi, it serves as a soulful romantic interlude contrasting the dark, gritty narrative tone of the film.
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