- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singers
- Shashaa Tirupati, Haricharan
- Music director
- Dharan Kumar
- Movie name
- Abhiyum Anuvum
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Aug 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Neeyum Naanumadi from Abhiyum Anuvum is a vibrant contemporary romantic duet that celebrates the intimate connection between two lovers. The lyrics draw a beautiful parallel between their togetherness and the relationship between eyes and dreams, emphasizing how inseparable they are while journeying through life hand in hand. Written by Madhan Karky, the song blends traditional musical solfege notes (Swaras) with modern pop-culture imagery such as WhatsApp blue ticks, cold stone ice cream, and camouflage. It captures the full spectrum of emotions in love—ranging from hesitation and conflict to deep affection and daily closeness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Kanavum vizhiyumena”
Compares the relationship between lovers to that of eyes and dreams ('kanavum vizhiyumena').
Modern Metaphor / Digital Imagery
“Blue tikka maara”
Uses the WhatsApp 'blue tick' read-receipt feature to symbolize attentive listening and emotional acknowledgment.
Simile (Upamai)
“Megam polae en manasaa”
Compares the state of the mind to a floating cloud.
Rhyme Scheme (Iyaibu)
“Thayakkam oru dhinam / Mayakkam maru dhinam”
End-rhyming Tamil words detailing the emotional phases of love ('Thayakkam', 'Mayakkam', 'Nerukkam').
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Trivia
'Abhiyum Anuvum' (2017) marked the Tamil cinema debut of Malayalam star Tovino Thomas alongside Pia Bajpiee. The film's soundtrack was composed by Dharan Kumar, with lyricist Madhan Karky infusing his signature blend of modern technology terms and urban slang into romantic Tamil poetry.
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