- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- Vandana Srinivasan
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Movie name
- Raja Rani
- Movie release year
- 2013
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Dec 2016
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song segment captures the tender emotional state of a lover completely overwhelmed and captivated by their partner's presence. The lyrics express a deep sense of vulnerability, passion, and longing, highlighted by moments of wordless silence where emotions transcend verbal communication. The speaker seeks comfort, permanence, and reassurance in their partner's embrace, longing for this intimate connection to last forever.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Mai vizhiyil maiyaludan vandhenae”
Repetition of the 'Mai' sound ('Mai vizhiyil', 'maiyaludan') creates an endearing musical rhythm.
Anaphora
“Unnalae meimarandhu nindrenae”
Repetition of 'Un' at the start of key lines emphasizes intense devotion focused entirely on the beloved.
Visual Imagery
“Mai vizhiyil maiyaludan vandhenae”
'Mai vizhi' (kohl-adorned eyes) combined with 'maiyal' (passion/love) creates a vivid romantic portrait.
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Trivia
Composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar with lyrics by the late Na. Muthukumar, this emotional track is part of the 2013 hit Tamil romantic drama film Raja Rani, directed by Atlee.
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