- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- D. Sathyaprakash
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Movie name
- Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Apr 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song expresses the overwhelming fascination and adoration of a lover for his beloved, comparing her arrival to that of a Mohini (a mythical enchantress) on Earth. He feels that even a single gaze from her sweetens the world around her like honey, and experiencing her love for just a moment makes his entire life feel complete and worthwhile, leaving him with no further desire for longevity. As he reflects on sleepless nights and vivid memories of her affection, he grapples with the sorrow of her sudden absence, comparing her disappearance to a moon hiding behind clouds. He urgently pleads for her return, describing her as an eternal, unextinguishable flame burning within his heart and declaring her to be his divine angel. Penning these lyrics, Na. Muthu Kumar masterfully balances euphoric romantic devotion with the poignant ache of longing.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (உருவகம் - Uruvagam)
“Mohini mannil vandhu”
Compares the beloved to a Mohini (an enchantress) who mesmerizes and captures young hearts.
Metaphor (உருவகம் - Uruvagam)
“Thaen Thuligal paarvai aanal”
Compares the beloved's gentle gaze to sweet drops of honey.
Simile (உவமை - Uvamai)
“Vennilavu megathilae Maraivathu pol maraindhavalae”
Compares the girl's sudden departure/disappearance to the white moon hiding behind clouds.
Repetition (அடுக்குத்தொடர் - Adukkuthodar)
“Polla polla kanavu / Varanum varanum / Anaiyadha thee thee”
Repetition of words like 'polla', 'varanum', and 'thee' to heighten the emotional intensity of longing.
Alliteration (மோனை - Monai)
“Idhayam muzhudhum / Idhalum padhindha”
Repetition of initial consonants/sounds to produce rhythmic harmony across lines.
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Trivia
'Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai' (2016) is a musical romantic drama directed by Mithran Jawahar, serving as the official Tamil remake of the acclaimed 2012 Malayalam hit 'Thattathin Marayathu'. The film's musical score was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, and the lyrics were penned by the late National Award-winning poet Na. Muthu Kumar.
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