- Lyricist
- Gkb
- Singer
- Pradeep Kumar
- Music director
- Dhibu Ninan Thomas
- Movie name
- Maragadha Naanayam
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Apr 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Nee Kavithaigalaa is a soulful romantic song where the protagonist expresses his deep fascination and adoration for his beloved. He wonders if she is poetry or a living dream, feeling entranced by her presence and comparing her beauty to natural elements like full moon nights, white dew, jasmine blossoms, and lotus flowers blooming in water. He pleads with her not to stay elusive and asks for a simple smile to complete his world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kanavugalaa kayalvizhiyae”
The lover describes her eyes using 'kayalvizhi' (fish-like eyes) and addresses her as 'Muzhu venpani' (full white dew) and 'En mullaiyae' (my jasmine).
Simile (Upamai)
“Mandhaara poopola”
Compares her appearance and mole to a blooming 'Mandhaara' flower using 'poola' (like).
Rhetorical Question (Vinaa Aani)
“Nee kavithaigalaa”
The singer asks a series of poetic questions inquiring whether she is poetry or a dream, and whether he himself belongs to her present or past.
Alliteration & Rhyme (Monai and Ethirai)
“Muzhu madhiyinil”
Rhythmic rhyming of words like 'Muzhu madhiyinil', 'Pani iravinil', and 'Kani pozhudhinil' creates a soothing musical flow.
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Trivia
'Nee Kavithaigalaa' was composed by Dibu Ninan Thomas for the 2017 fantasy-comedy film Maragadha Naanayam, starring Aadhi and Nikki Galrani. Sung soulfully by Pradeep Kumar with lyrics by Gkb, the song became an instant hit and remains one of the most beloved Tamil acoustic romantic tracks of recent years.
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