- Lyricist
- Viveka
- Singer
- Sid Sriram
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- Angelina
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Apr 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the movie 'Angelina' conveys the intense grief and heartbreak of a lover who has been suddenly ignored and alienated by his partner. The protagonist feels that every single day spent away from his beloved is a day lost forever from his lifetime. He is deeply unsettled by her unresponsiveness—her refusal to answer his calls—and feels punished without even knowing what mistake he committed.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Enadhu manadhu / Kadigaaram thaanae”
The speaker directly compares his heart to a clock, emphasizing that every second of his existence functions only according to her presence and time.
Simile
“Ethiri polae paarkkiraai”
Compares the cold, distant look in the beloved's eyes to that of an enemy ('ethiri polae').
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Naan thappu seidhenaa... / Poi yedhum sonnenaa / Kai meeri sendrenaa”
The repetitive end rhyming with the interrogative suffix '-enaa' heightens the emotional questioning and desperation.
Hyperbole
“Thalai vedikkirathae”
Exaggerates the mental stress and anguish by describing his head as 'exploding'.
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Trivia
'Oru Naal Oru Naal Unnodu' features evocative lyrics penned by prominent Tamil lyricist Viveka for the film 'Angelina', directed by Suseenthiran. The song portrays the emotional breakdown caused by sudden silence in a relationship, effectively utilizing modern imagery like unreturned mobile phone calls to reflect contemporary romantic distress.
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