- Lyricist
- Annamalai
- Singers
- Vandana Srinivasan, Nivas, Vedala Hemachandra
- Music director
- Dheena Devarajan
- Movie name
- India Pakistan
- Movie release year
- 2015
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Feb 2017
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This romantic song expresses deep admiration and devotion between lovers. The lyrics cleverly blend scientific concepts like geography, physics, aesthetics, and psychology to metaphorically describe the profound emotional and physical transformation experienced upon falling in love. The protagonist reflects on how among millions, their lover stands out as the singular focus of their world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhyme / Monorhyme (Iyal suffix rhyme)
“Ennil ariviyal unnil azhagiyal”
The lyrist cleverly uses words ending in '-iyal' (ariviyal, azhagiyal, kalaviyalae, vidhiyiyal, ulaviyalae, puviyiyalai, iyarbiyalai) to create a rhythmic, academic, and melodic assonance pattern.
Hyperbole & Metaphor
“Boologam engum iladha puviyiyalai”
Compares physical body and personal connection to unexplored geography, unique physics, and a blooming flower in a desert to emphasize intensity of love.
Imagery
“En vaanam indru un meedhu sarigiradhae”
Uses spatial and visual imagery like breaking windows, sky tilting, and rainbow hues to illustrate love engulfing the senses.
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Trivia
The song 'Pala Kodi Pengalilae' is featured in the 2015 Tamil romantic comedy 'India Pakistan', starring Vijay Antony and Sushma Raj. The film's music score was composed by Deena Devagarathan.
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