- Lyricist
- Mahalingam
- Singer
- Mahalingam
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- Kadaikutty Singam
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 24 May 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This track expresses a young man's intense yearning and adoration for his cousin (athai magal). He metaphorically compares the intensity of her glance to the scorching heat of the peak summer month of Sithirai, while longing for her affection which feels like the comforting chill of the winter month of Margazhi. The entire song revolves around his sweet obsession, as he wanders daily just to catch her attention and hear a few words from her lips.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Antithesis / Seasonal Contrast
“Sithiramaasam veiyila un paarvai... Margazhi maatham kulira ippo aava”
Contrasts the peak heat of summer (Sithiramaasam veiyil) with the cooling chill of winter (Margazhi maatham kulir) to represent the intense passion and soothing comfort of his beloved.
Mythological Allusion
“Aththa maga rathiyae”
Refers to Rathi, the Hindu goddess of love and beauty, to emphasize the beauty of his cousin.
Hyperbole
“Ennai suttu erichi kolluthadi aala”
Exaggerates the effect of her look as something that literally burns him alive.
Refrain / Folk Chorus
“Yelelo yelo yele yelelo”
Uses the traditional Tamil folk refrain 'Yelelo yelo' to set a rhythmic, rural musical tone.
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