- Lyricists
- Not listed
- Singers
- Shankar Mahadevan, Shreya Ghoshal
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Movie name
- Veyyil
- Movie release year
- 2006
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Feb 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Urugudhae Marugudhae' from the movie Veyyil (2006) is a deeply passionate romantic duet expressing intense yearning, emotional surrender, and profound devotion between two lovers. The lyrics convey how a single glance from the beloved can turn one's world upside down, melting away all bashfulness and inhibitions. Through rich imagery of moonlight, distant mountains, and physical and spiritual union, the lovers express their desire to build a life together. The song highlights both the playful sweetness and deep intimacy of love. The male protagonist acknowledges how his partner gave him refuge and purpose when he was uprooted, while the female protagonist expresses an overwhelming affection so deep that she wishes she could carry him inside her like a mother carries a child. Together, the song paints a timeless portrait of romantic obsession and total devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Urugudhae marugudhae orae paarvaiyalae”
The second consonant 'ru' rhymes in 'Urugudhae' and 'Marugudhae', establishing rhythmic symmetry.
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Thangam urugutha angam karaiyutha”
The starting 'Th' / 'A' / 'V' sound repetitions in 'Thangam urugutha angam karaiyutha / Vetkam udaiyutha mutham thodarutha' create pleasant phonetic harmony.
Hyperbole (Exaggeration)
“Ezhu kadal thaandi dhaan ezhu malai thaandi dhaan”
Exaggerating the journey across seven seas and seven mountains to illustrate the desperate speed and power of love.
Metaphor
“Koodu vittu koodu paayum kaadhalaala suthuren”
Describing love as a spiritual soul-transmigration ('koodu vittu koodu paayum kaadhal').
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Trivia
'Urugudhae Marugudhae' marks one of the breakout tracks composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar in his debut film 'Veyyil' (2006), released when he was just 19 years old. Written by acclaimed lyricist Na. Muthukumar and sung by Shankar Mahadevan and Shreya Ghoshal, the song received wide critical acclaim for combining folk-infused melodies with classic poetic Tamil romance.
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