- Lyricist
- Thamarai
- Singer
- Tippu
- Music director
- Vijay Antony
- Movie name
- Kadhalil Vizhunthen
- Movie release year
- 2008
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Oct 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song from Kadhalil Vizhunthen captures the raw pain and anguish of a lover whose heart is treated carelessly by his beloved. Through a series of brilliant, everyday metaphors written by lyricist Thamarai, the protagonist questions why she treats his devotion as something disposable. He compares his heart to a garden flower casually picked, water splashed from a well, rain enjoyed before closing a window, or shoes discarded at the doorstep. Despite the emotional imbalance, his overwhelming love persists as he struggles to comprehend her indifference.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Urvagam)
“Un thottaththu poovaa / En idhayam en idhayam”
Compares the heart to everyday temporary objects like a garden flower, rain on a courtyard, and a drop of sweat to illustrate vulnerability.
Anaphora (Edukku Thodar)
“Solladi endhan idhayam / Enathaa unathaa”
Repetition of the line 'Solladi endhan idhayam' throughout the song reinforces the persistent questioning of ownership over his own emotions.
Tactile and Visual Imagery
“Un netriyin vervai thuliyaai... Otrai viralil ennai sundi erinththaaiyae”
Creates striking imagery of flicking a drop of sweat off a forehead to represent quick discard.
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Trivia
Composed and sung by Vijay Antony for the 2008 film Kadhalil Vizhunthen, this song stands out for lyricist Thamarai's distinctive capability to use ordinary domestic items (wristwatch, rangoli, doorstep shoes, garden flowers) as evocative symbols of love and heartbreak.
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