- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singers
- Madhu Balakrishnan, Sujatha Mohan
- Music director
- Vidyasagar
- Movie name
- Paramasivan
- Movie release year
- 2006
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Feb 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Oru Kili Kaadhalil' is a sensual and melodious duet from the movie Paramasivan (2006). Metaphorically portraying the lovers as two affectionate parrots, the song captures the intense romance, physical intimacy, and emotional closeness between the couple. As the distance between them diminishes, their love transforms into a poetic celebration of togetherness, contrasting the bitterness of solitude with the sweetness of companionship. The lyricist uses tactile imagery like fingernails writing poetry on skin and half-saree chemistry to evoke passion. Beyond physical intimacy, the song conveys a deep emotional commitment where the lovers wish to intertwine their lifespans and journey through life together endlessly.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagam)
“Oru kili kaadhalil oru kili aasaiyil”
Compares the lovers to two parrots (kili) filled with passion and desire uniting with each other.
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Kuraiyuthu kuraiyuthu / Idaiveli kuraiyuthu”
The word 'kuraiyuthu' (decreasing) is repeated continuously to emphasize the narrowing gap between the lovers.
Tactile Imagery / Metaphor
“Kavidhaigal eluthudhu nagam”
Refers to fingernails scratch/touching the skin as 'writing poetry', creating a vivid sensory image of intimate romance.
Muran (Antithesis)
“Thanimaigal kodiyathu / Iniyathu iniyathu thunai”
Contrasts the cruelty of loneliness (thanimai) with the sweetness of companionship (thunai).
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Trivia
'Paramasivan' (2006) is an action thriller directed by P. Vasu starring Ajith Kumar and Laila. The music for this song was composed by Vidyasagar, with lyrics written by Yuga Bharathi. This melodious track features soft, expressive vocals by Madhu Balakrishnan and Sujatha Mohan.
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