- Lyricist
- Seeran Selvaraju
- Singer
- Edwin Louis Viswanath
- Music director
- Edwin Louis Viswanath
- Movie name
- Ninaivo Oru Paravai
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Oct 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Ninaivo Oru Paravai' is a poignant expression of heartbreak, longing, and intense emotional pain. The protagonist pleads with their lover not to push them away or destroy them, describing how their entire world, dreams, and soul are burning in the agony of love. Despite the anguish, the protagonist remains deeply devoted, expressing a willingness to give up their very life for their beloved while lamenting the impermanence of sweet memories.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kolladhae ennai kolladhae / Thalladhae ennai thalladhae”
The second letters of 'Kolladhae' and 'Thalladhae' match (ll/ள), creating a rhythmic auditory harmony.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Uyire unakkena naan / Uyiraiyum maaippen / Uyire uyiraeee…”
The word 'Uyire' (Life/Beloved) is repeated sequentially to amplify emotional anguish and intense affection.
Metaphor
“En ulagam theeyinil noga / Yen erindhadha / En udalum theeyil noga”
Comparing grief and heartache to a literal fire burning the world, poems, and body.
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Trivia
This track shares its title 'Ninaivo Oru Paravai' with the iconic 1978 Ilaiyaraaja classic from 'Sigappu Rojakkal', but it is a contemporary independent Tamil song composed and sung by Edwin Louis Viswanath with lyrics by Seeran Selvaraju.
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