- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Amalraj, Sadhana Sargam
- Music director
- Bharathwaj
- Movie name
- Thiruttu Payale
- Movie release year
- 2006
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Feb 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Thiruttu Payale' (2006) is a passionate and deeply sensual romantic track expressing unconditional love, intimacy, and eternal commitment. The protagonist expresses that true love is indestructible—just like shadows do not break when land splits, and parrot feathers do not lose color in the rain. She pledges lifelong loyalty, expressing a desire to share every aspect of life with her lover and to be reborn for him across lifetimes.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor / Simile (Uvamai)
“Nilangal udainthu ponaalum nizhalgal udaivadhillai / Mazhaiyil kiligal nanainthaalum saayam povathillai”
Comparing the endurance of their love to unbreakable shadows when land breaks, and color fastness of parrots in rain.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Nilangal udainthu ponaalum / Nizhalgal udaivadhillai”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Ni' in consecutive lines ('Nilangal' and 'Nizhalgal').
Anaphora / Rhythm Refrain
“Thaiyathaa thaiyathaa thaiya thaiya thaa”
Rhythmic repetition of 'Thaiyathaa' and 'Paiya thaa' to establish a folk-pop beat and romantic cadence.
Repetition for Intensity (Adukku Thodar)
“Anu anuvaai unai pilanthu en aayul adaipen”
Repetition of 'Anu anuvaai' (atom by atom) to emphasize extreme intimacy and thoroughness.
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Trivia
The soundtrack for 'Thiruttu Payale' (2006) was composed by Bharadwaj with lyrics by Vairamuthu. Directed by Susi Ganeshan, the film was a major box-office success and earned critical acclaim for its soundtrack and plot.
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