- Lyricist
- Kabilan
- Singers
- Sathya Prakash, Shweta Mohan
- Music director
- Mani Sharma
- Movie name
- Shaakuntalam
- Movie release year
- 2023
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Jan 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Mayakkum Pozhudhae' from 'Shaakuntalam' is a soulful romantic duet capturing the anguish of separation, longing, and deep emotional connection between King Dushyanta and Shakuntala. The lyrics portray a melancholic realization of love's lingering memory, comparing the beloved's presence to sudden lightning in the dead of night and a refreshing silent breeze. Both lovers question if physical distance or forgotten memories can truly diminish a bond forged deep within their souls.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Nadu nisiyil minnal pola”
Compares sudden thoughts/remembrance of the beloved to lightning striking in the middle of the night.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Irudhaya isaiyae”
Refers to the loved one as 'Irudhaya isaiyae' (music of the heart), symbolizing how deeply integrated they are in the lover's life.
Rhetorical Question
“Meengalin koottathai Vennila neengumaa”
Asking 'Will the moon ever part from the fish?' to highlight the impossibility of separation.
Emona / Rhyme (Monai)
“Nadu nisiyil minnal pola / Urangiyapin vizhithal pola”
Use of initial sound agreement in 'Nadu nisiyil minnal pola' and 'Urangiyapin vizhithal pola'.
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Trivia
'Shaakuntalam' (2023) is a mythological drama film based on Kalidasa's classic Sanskrit play 'Abhijñānaśākuntalam'. The Tamil version features lyrics written by acclaimed lyricist Kabilan, with music composed by Mani Sharma. The song highlights the iconic plot element of the lost signet ring/bangle that causes King Dushyanta to temporarily forget Shakuntala.
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