- Lyricist
- Mani Amuthavan
- Singer
- Swagatha S. Krishnan
- Music director
- Santhosh Dhayanidhi
- Movie name
- Lisaa
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Jul 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Neethanae En Thoovanam is a soothing romantic melody from the movie Lisaa (2018). The song expresses profound affection and emotional warmth, comparing the beloved to a sky that softly drizzles love even after the heavy rain has subsided. The protagonist seeks a comforting sanctuary with her beloved and marvels at the beauties of nature—waterfalls, sparrows, butterflies, and dew drops on bamboo—wondering how love brings vibrant colors and meaning into her life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Neethanae en thoovanam / Thoorum vaanam neethan”
Compares the beloved to a sky that continuously drizzles gentle drops of love.
Nature Imagery
“Moongil thengiya paniyaaga / Thoonga thonuthae thaniyaaga”
Paints a vivid picture of dew drops resting on bamboo, evoking a sense of quiet solitariness.
Monorhyme and Parallelism
“Neerilae vannam illai / Verilae vannam illai”
Uses parallel line structures ending with matching internal rhymes ('vannam illai') to establish lyrical cadence.
Personification
“Azhagazhagai isaikkirathae / Peyar theriya paravaigalae”
Addresses unnamed birds and sparrows as if they are conscious musicians creating melodies.
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Trivia
Lisaa (2018), starring Anjali, is notable for being advertised as India's first stereoscopic 3D horror film featuring a female lead. The music for the film was composed by Santhosh Dhayanidhi, with lyrics penned by Mani Amuthavan.
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