- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singers
- Clinton Cerejo, Shweta Mohan
- Music director
- Joshua Sridhar
- Movie name
- Veppam
- Movie release year
- 2011
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Jul 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Oru Dhevadhai' from the movie 'Veppam' (2011) is a soulful romantic track portraying a young man's tender adoration for his beloved. He sees her as a heavenly angel sent specifically into his life as a divine blessing. Her presence fundamentally alters his world, turning darkness into light and filling his days with an incomprehensible, sweet excitement. Every glance from her brings joy, and even her approach from a distance makes his heart flutter with nervous anticipation. Through poetic imagery written by Na. Muthu Kumar, the protagonist compares his love to a flower whose fragrance is exclusively his and a river whose gentle waves belong solely to him. The track beautifully highlights the innocence of true love, the feeling of complete surrender to one's partner, and the transformative happiness that accompanies finding a soulmate.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Oru dhevadhai veesidum paarvaiyilae”
The lover is directly compared to an angel ('dhevadhai'), elevating her grace and innocence to a divine level.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Ennodu pudhu maattram thanthaal / Engengum uru maattram thanthaal / En vaazhvil oru yettram thanthaal”
The deliberate repetition of the word 'thanthaal' at the end of consecutive lines creates a harmonious rhythmic cadence.
Metaphor & Possessiveness Imagery
“Aval anaivarum rasiththidum nadhi allavaa / Alai mattum en sondham”
The lyricist metaphorically likens her beauty to a public river, but poetically claims her personal affection ('the waves') exclusively for himself.
Contrast (Muran)
“Oli veesum kaalai / Irul poosum maalai”
The juxtaposition of radiant morning ('oli veesum kaalai') and dark evening ('irul poosum maalai') highlights how her image persists regardless of time or setting.
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Trivia
'Oru Dhevadhai' from *Veppam* (2011) features music composed by Joshua Sridhar and vocals by Naresh Iyer. The film was directed by Anjana Ali Khan and produced by Gautham Vasudev Menon. Na. Muthu Kumar's poetic lyrics received widespread acclaim for capturing the delicate emotion of youthful love with nature-based metaphors.
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