- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singer
- Jithin Raj
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- Naan Thaan Siva
- Movie release year
- 2020
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Apr 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses the deep pain of longing and helplessness experienced by a lover. Despite recognizing that true love has blossomed, the speaker feels completely blocked by circumstances from reaching the beloved. The protagonist expresses anguish at seeing their beloved angel in tears and declares that until they are reunited, life and hope (represented by light in the eyes) remain entirely lost.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Anaphora / Repetition)
“Vandhathu vandhathu kaadhal ena”
The repetition of consecutive words like 'Vandhathu vandhathu' and 'Kandathu kandathu' emphasizes the certainty and overwhelming weight of love and experience.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Naan sernthida vazhi illaiyae”
The deliberate end-rhyming refrain using 'illaiyae' ('vazhi illaiyae', 'mozhi illaiyae', 'sari illaiyae', 'ozhi illaiyae') creates a rhythmic, melancholic cadence underlining helplessness.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Devadhai ennai paartha un vizhigal”
Addressing the beloved directly as 'Devadhai' (Angel) elevates her purity and emotional significance in the speaker's life.
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Trivia
'Naan Thaan Siva' is an action-thriller Tamil project directed by R. Panneerselvam, featuring lyrics by veteran lyricist Yugabharathi who is well known for his soulful romantic verses.
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