- Lyricist
- Annamalai
- Singer
- Deepak Doddera
- Music director
- Vijay Antony
- Movie name
- Pichaikkaran
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Feb 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Nenjorathil is a sweet, melodious romantic track that captures the euphoric feelings of falling unexpectedly in love. The protagonist reflects on how the beloved entered their life unnoticed and instantly entwined with their soul. This sudden influx of emotion causes a sense of sweet helplessness, insomnia, and an constant yearning to search for the partner.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Etukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“En kaaladi mannil pathinthaalum / Naan nooradi uyaram midhakiren / Nee ooradi thooram pirinthaalum”
The second consonant sound 'di' in kaaladi, nooradi, and ooradi creates a rhythmic internal rhyme structure in Tamil poetry.
Hyperbole (Exaggeration)
“Naan nooradi uyaram midhakiren”
The protagonist exaggerates floating a hundred feet high in the air to emphasize the intoxicating joy brought by love.
Metaphor
“Puthu kollaikaari neeyo”
Comparing the beloved to a 'kollaikaari' (robber) metaphorically illustrates how she stole his heart.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Nenjorathil en nenjorathil”
Repetition of the phrase 'Nenjorathil' emphasizes the specific place where love unexpectedly took root.
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Trivia
'Nenjorathil' was composed by Vijay Antony for the 2016 Tamil action-drama film 'Pichaikkaran', directed by Sasi. Vijay Antony played the lead role himself. The song features vocals by Deepak and Supriya Joshi, with lyrics penned by late lyricist Annamalai.
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