- Lyricist
- Selvaraghavan
- Singers
- Swetha Mohan, Sean Roldan
- Music director
- Sean Roldan
- Movie name
- Power Paandi
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Mar 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Paarthen' captures the euphoric nostalgia and bliss of reuniting with or witnessing a long-lost love. The speaker compares his beloved to a stolen moon that has miraculously reappeared in his life, evoking a feeling of sublime peace and wonder. The simple joys of nature—such as a cool breeze, drizzling rain, the scent of wet earth, and sudden lightning—mirror the sudden emotional awakening and innocent magic of true love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Kalavu pona nilava”
Comparing the long-lost beloved to a 'stolen moon' ('Kalavu pona nilava') that has finally reappeared.
Hyperbole
“Tharaiyila kaalum illa”
Exaggerating the feeling of ecstasy by stating that his feet are no longer touching the ground ('Tharaiyila kaalum illa').
Sensory Imagery
“Mazhaiyila mannin vaasam”
Evoking the olfactory sense with the scent of rain-soaked earth ('Mazhaiyila mannin vaasam').
Anaphora
“Kadhal imbuttu thaan”
Repetition of the phrase 'Kadhal imbuttu thaan' to emphasize the simplicity and totality of love.
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Trivia
'Power Paandi' (2017) marked the directorial debut of actor Dhanush. The song features music composed by Sean Roldan, with lyrics penned by director Selvaraghavan (Dhanush's brother), beautifully capturing young, innocent romance.
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