- Lyricist
- Viveka
- Singers
- K. S. Chithra, Sooraj Santhosh
- Music director
- S. Thaman
- Movie name
- Kanchana 2
- Movie release year
- 2015
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Dec 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
"Motta Paiyan" from Kanchana 2 is a sweet and playful romantic track sung from the perspective of a woman deeply in love with her partner. Despite affectionately teasing him as a "bald boy" and a "naughty boy," she celebrates the profound bond they share, feeling that obtaining his love is like receiving a divine blessing and finding heaven on earth. She describes how no other beauty in the world compares to his smile, and how her devotion makes her forget all inhibitions just to be near him. The song portrays unconditional affection where playful nicknames mask a deep, timeless devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhyme / Monai
“Motta paiyan.. motta paiyan.. / Romba romba ketta paiyan..”
The song uses repetitive sound patterns like 'Motta' and 'Ketta' to create a playful rhythm.
Hyperbole
“Oru kodi varsuham / Vaazhnthaana piragum”
Exaggeration of time (living for ten million years) to express eternal love.
Metaphor
“Mannilae sorgam kanden”
Equating the joy of finding her partner to seeing heaven on earth.
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Trivia
"Motta Paiyan" from Kanchana 2 (2015) was composed by Leon James, marking one of his early hits in Tamil cinema, with lyrics written by Viveka and vocals performed by Saindhavi.
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