- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- Haricharan
- Music director
- V. Selvaganesh
- Movie name
- Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu
- Movie release year
- 2009
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Mar 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Uyiril Yedho is a poignant song of heartbreak expressing the grief and eternal devotion of a lover suffering in separation. The protagonist describes the deep emotional ache in his soul as his eyes constantly seek his beloved. He contrasts the joyful, spring-like happiness when she was near with the gloomy monsoon of sadness now that she is gone, describing how memories continue to burn like fire within him. Despite the painful distance, he asserts that his love is indestructible; much like clouds that scatter only to reform, his affection remains timeless and unfading.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Imagery & Contrast
“Pookaalam arugil paarthen / Kaargaalam piruvil paarthen”
Contrasts spring (Pookaalam) symbolizing warmth and joy in proximity with monsoon (Kaargaalam) symbolizing sadness in separation.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Yeraalam ninaivugal thee mootuthe / Ennulle kanavugal por mootuthe”
The rhyming endings 'thee mootuthe' and 'por mootuthe' accentuate the inner emotional conflict and turmoil.
Simile (Upamai)
“Manjalin karaigalaaga... Vaanavil nirangalaaga”
Compares her indelible presence in his heart to turmeric stains and her departure to a rainbow vanishing.
Personification
“Athu indru edhirinil nindruthaan / Nagarnthida marukkuthe”
Attributes the human action of refusing to move away to past memories standing in front of him.
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Trivia
Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu (2009) was the directorial debut of Suseenthiran and marked actor Vishnu Vishal's debut as a lead hero. Composed by percussionist V. Selvaganesh, 'Uyiril Yedho' remains one of the most celebrated emotional songs in modern Tamil cinema.
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