- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singers
- Arijit Singh, Chinmayi
- Music directors
- Not listed
- Movie name
- 24
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Dec 2016
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Naan Un Azhaginile from the movie 24 is a soulful romance ballad that explores the transcendent and divine nature of true love. The speaker expresses how being near their beloved brings self-realization and a sense of sacred divinity. The world around them fades into a dreamlike background, leaving only their profound bond as the sole absolute reality. The song highlights an emotional intimacy that goes beyond physical attraction, delving deep into the soul and seeing the true color of the lover's heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (Rhyming / End Rhyme)
“Naan un azhaginile / Undhan aruginile”
The lines end with matching rhyming suffixes ('azhaginile' and 'aruginile'), creating a rhythmic flow.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Ennil inaiya unnai adaiya / Enna thavangal seidheno”
Repetition of the vowel sound 'E' at the start of words in consecutive lines.
Metaphor & Imagery
“Vaanam kanavu boomi kanavu / Neeyum naanum nijam thaaneeeehh”
Describing the sky and earth as mere dreams compared to the absolute reality of the lovers' bond.
Abstract Imagery
“Un idhayathin niram paarthadhaal”
Giving a visual quality ('color') to an abstract emotional organ ('heart') to symbolize seeing deep, pure intentions.
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Trivia
Composed by A. R. Rahman for the sci-fi time-travel film 24 (2016), this track marks one of the rare Tamil song renditions by popular Bollywood playback singer Arijit Singh alongside Chinmayi Sripaada.
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