- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Sunitha Sarathy, Karthik
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Aaytha Ezhuthu
- Movie release year
- 2004
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Aug 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful track from Mani Ratnam's 'Aaytha Ezhuthu' portrays a fleeting, delicate human bond through evocative nature imagery. Comparing one person to rain and the other to a leaf, lyricist Vairamuthu highlights how two souls can touch deeply yet briefly—leaving behind lingering emotional wetness before parting ways forever.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Nee mazhai naan ilai”
Compares the two individuals to rain and a leaf, illustrating a brief, transformative encounter that leaves a lasting impression without permanence.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Kan thondri kan kaana kanneero”
Repetition of the 'Kan' sound across words creates a rhythmic and melodic resonance.
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Vidai kodu pogiren”
Repeated phrasing of departure emphasizes the inescapable reality and grief of bidding farewell.
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Trivia
Composed by A. R. Rahman for Mani Ratnam's 2004 multi-narrative political drama 'Aaytha Ezhuthu', this poetic piece features lyrics by Vairamuthu. The song captures the intertwined yet distinct fates of the lead characters.
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