- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Engirundho Vandhaal
- Movie release year
- 1970
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Jul 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song explores a deep philosophical and emotional connection between lovers. The speaker conveys that addressing their beloved is akin to reaching out to their own soul, signifying an inseparable bond. It emphasizes that physical distance or closing one's eyes cannot erase the thoughts and feelings residing within the heart. Furthermore, it suggests that truly understanding one's partner leads to a deeper understanding and realization of oneself.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“En uyirai azhaikkiren”
Equating the beloved directly to one's own soul ('uyir'), highlighting complete emotional integration.
Antithesis
“Kannai maraithukkondaal / Manadhil ennam maraivadhillai”
Contrasting physical concealment ('Kannai maraithukkondaal') with mental persistence ('Manadhil ennam maraivadhillai').
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Naan unnai azhaikkavillai”
End rhyming pattern with 'azhaikkavillai' and 'maraivadhillai' across stanza lines.
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Trivia
Engirundho Vandhaal (1970) was directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar, starring Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa. The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan.
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