- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singers
- Devan Ekambaram, Manjari
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- Thalai Nagaram
- Movie release year
- 2006
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Feb 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful track captures the endearing hesitation and internal conflict of a lover in the early stages of romance. The speaker expresses a deep desire to confess their feelings, yet finds themselves rendered speechless whenever they approach their beloved. The song portrays how love reshapes one's perception of the world, filling the heart with celebratory joy while affectionately defining love as a 'beautiful trouble' (azhagiya thollai).
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Oxymoron
“Adada adada kaadhal azhagiya thollai”
The phrase 'azhagiya thollai' (beautiful trouble) pairs two contradictory ideas to capture the pleasant agony of being in love.
Ethukai (Second letter rhyme)
“Oorai sutri paarthaalum / Yaarai patri ketaalum”
In 'Oorai' and 'Yaarai', the second consonant sound 'rai' rhymes, adding lyrical harmony to the lines.
Metaphor
“Thudikira idhayathin osaigal neeyae”
Comparing the beloved directly to the sound/beat of a heart metaphorically highlights their vital presence in the protagonist's life.
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Trivia
The music for the 2006 film 'Thalai Nagaram' was composed by D. Imman. This track, written by Na. Muthu Kumar and sung by Shreya Ghoshal, became a standout romantic hit praised for its subtle expressions of shy love.
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