- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Anuradha Sriram
- Music director
- Harris Jayaraj
- Movie name
- Lesa Lesa
- Movie release year
- 2002
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Mar 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Lesa Lesa' portrays the deep emotional bond and sweet torment experienced by lovers. The protagonist contemplates the difficulty of living apart from their beloved, questioning how an age-old soul connection could ever be easy to leave behind. Every moment without the lover brings restless nights, vivid dreams, and a poetic sensation where even a freezing night feels like raining fire due to the warmth of longing. In the second movement, the lyricist emphasizes the non-duality of the lovers. Though they have separate bodies and names, their breath, blood, and souls are completely intertwined. The song expresses a desire to declare this absolute unity publicly and seal their eternal bond through love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethirai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kollaamal ennai kondru vathaikiradhae / Sollaamal yekam ennai sithaikiradhae”
The second letters of 'Kollaamal' and 'Sollaamal' match ('l'), creating a soft rhythmic assonance that underscores the painful contrast of emotions.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kan ellam kannan vannam”
Repetition of the 'Ka' sound across 'Kan' and 'Kannan' gives a melodic resonance, linking visual perception directly to the divine lover.
Oxymoron / Hyperbole
“Pani iravum anal mazhayai pozhigiradhae …….”
Contrasts a cold snowy night ('pani iravu') with raining fire ('anal mazhai') to dramatically describe the burning sensation of longing in solitude.
Metaphor
“Udhadugalaal uyil ezhuthu …..”
Describes sealing an eternal commitment of love through a kiss as writing a legal will or covenant ('uyil ezhuthu') with one's lips.
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