- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Unakkaga Piranthen
- Movie release year
- 1992
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Sept 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful love song draws upon the iconic mythology of Radha and Krishna to convey deep romantic devotion, yearning, and the pain of separation. The heroine addresses her beloved as Krishna, characterizing herself as Radha and the eternal sacred verse he recites. She expresses how her happiness, peace, and identity are completely entwined with his presence, describing their love as a divine bond where each forms half of the other's existence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Oyaamal nee sollum geedhai naan”
The speaker metaphorically compares herself to the Bhagavad Gita recited continuously by Krishna, emphasizing her complete dedication and spiritual union with her beloved.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Kaadhal ennum mandhiram”
Love is conceptualized as a sacred chant or spell ('mandhiram') that binds the lovers together.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kaadhal ennum mandhiram / Kaadhil sonna mannanae”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Kaa' ('Kaadhal' / 'Kaadhil') across consecutive lines.
Personification / Metaphor
“Vaazhvathedhu kaadhal nilavu”
The emotion of love is poetically personified as a moon ('kaadhal nilavu') striving to survive without its sky.
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Trivia
'Oh Krishna Oh Krishna' is a romantic track from the 1992 Tamil film 'Unakkaga Piranthen', starring Prashanth and Mohini. The film features music composed by Deva with lyrics written by the veteran lyricist Vaali.
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