- Lyricist
- Kabilan
- Singer
- Dhanush
- Music directors
- Ashwin, Vinayagamoorthy
- Movie name
- Yaadhumaagi Nindraai
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Feb 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This romantic track expresses a lover's intense devotion and playful affection towards his beloved. He compares her cool and soothing presence to the pleasant breeze of Udhagamandalam (Ooty) and calls her a moon draped in a saree. He playfully asks her not to entangle him with her long hair or run away in bashfulness, promising to be by her side at every step. The song highlights domestic intimacy and companionate love, where the protagonist envisions sharing responsibilities like cooking together in the kitchen and blooming together as leaf and flower on a single plant. Overall, it is a heartwarming expression of lifelong partnership, warmth, and romantic affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Pudavai nilavae”
Comparing the lover directly to a moon draped in a saree ('Pudavai nilavae').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Nee en udhaagai”
Comparing her cool and refreshing presence to Udhagamandalam / Ooty ('Udhaagai').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Koondhal endra Kayirai kondu”
Comparing her long hair ('Koondhal') to a rope ('Kayiru') that pulls him.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Kaatrai polavae”
Comparing his gentle touch by the window to the wind ('Kaatrai polavae').
Simile (Uvamai)
“Ilaiyum malaraai Vazhum oru poochedi”
Comparing the domestic bond between partners to leaves and flowers on the same plant ('Ilaiyum malaraai').
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Trivia
The track is composed by Ashwin Vinayagamoorthy for the indie Tamil drama film 'Yaadhumaagi Nindraai' (2017), directed by Gayathri. Lyricist Kabilan uses creative imagery like 'Udhaagai' (a poetic reference to Ooty / Udhagamandalam) to signify refreshing coolness in romantic love.
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