- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Unnikrishnan, Anuradha Sriram
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Kushi
- Movie release year
- 2000
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Apr 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant musical piece captures the essence of ego and silent conflict between two lovers who deeply care for each other but hesitate to confess their feelings. The lyrics compare their elusive relationship to a horizon that appears close from afar but recedes upon approach. It questions the stubborn pride that stops them from uttering the first word of love, warning that attempting to 'win' an argument only causes one to lose themselves.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Tholaivil thodu vaan / Karaiyai thodum thodum / Arugil nerunga / Vilagi vidum vidum”
The line compares the lovers' relationship and ego to a distant horizon ('Thodu vaan') that seems to touch the shore but recedes as one gets closer.
Personification
“Ye swasamae… Udal mel oodala…”
The lyrics address 'Breath' ('Swasamae') as a living entity that is sulking ('Oodal') with the body, symbolizing emotional estrangement.
Repetition / Epizeuxis (Adukku Thodar)
“Yeno yeno yeno”
The intense repetition of words like 'Yeno yeno yeno' and 'Illai illai illai' emphasizes emotional anguish and questioning.
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Trivia
This track serves as a thematic motif in S.J. Suryah's hit romantic comedy Kushi (2000), composed by Deva with lyrics by Vairamuthu. It highlights the core narrative drive of the movie: the battle of ego ('Garvam') between Shiva (Vijay) and Jennifer (Jyothika).
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