- Lyricist
- Ko Sesha
- Singers
- Armaan Malik, Shashaa Tirupati
- Music director
- Leon James
- Movie name
- Kavalai Vendam
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Mar 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Un Kaadhal Irundhal Podhum' from the 2016 romantic comedy 'Kavalai Vendam' is a soulful romantic ballad expressing complete devotion and surrender in love. The protagonist describes how the mere presence and sight of their beloved brings time to a standstill, turning a simple existence into a poetic masterpiece. The heart longs for nothing more than the warmth and companionship of the lover, declaring that their love alone is sufficient to navigate through life's journey.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Vellai kagitham naan / Kaviyam aaneno”
Comparing the beloved to a pristine white lotus ('Vellai thaamara') and describing oneself as a plain white paper turned into a poem ('Vellai kagitham naan, Kaviyam aaneno').
Repetition (Anaphora)
“Un kaadhal irundhal / Podhum podhum podhum”
The refrain 'Un kaadhal irundhal, Podhum podhum podhum' repeats rhythmically to emphasize the absolute sufficiency of love.
Hyperbole
“Unnaal neram ninnu pochae / Oru parvaiyilae uyir ponadhadi”
Exaggerating the visual impact of the lover, stating that time froze and one lost their soul in a single glance.
Did you know?
Trivia
Composed by Leon James and sung by Bollywood vocalist Armaan Malik alongside Shashaa Tirupati, this song marked one of Armaan Malik's early popular Tamil tracks. Lyricist Ko Sesha penned the romantic verses which became a major hit among youth upon release.
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