- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singers
- Mugen Rao, Sarath Santosh
- Music director
- Amrish
- Movie name
- Wolf
- Movie release year
- 2023
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Aug 2024
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
The song 'Vennilave En Vennilave' is a romantic tracks expressing deep affection and yearning for a beloved. The protagonist compares his beloved to the moon ('Vennilave') who remains enticingly close—within arm's reach—yet coyly elusive, responding to his affectionate overtures only with quiet hums. In the verse, he passionately wonders if he can caress her like soft leaves, impact her heart like thunder, and steal away the nights together in bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Vennilave en Vennilave”
Compares the lover directly to the moon ('Vennilave'), signifying her radiance, purity, and captivating presence.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Ilai ilai ilai yena urasidava / Idhayathil idi yena erangidava”
Uses 'yena' (like) to compare soft touching to leaves rustling ('Ilai yena') and intense affection to thunder entering the heart ('idi yena').
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Assonance)
“Ilai ilai ilai yena urasidava”
The initial vowel sound 'I' is repeated at the start of consecutive lines (Ilai, Idhayathil, Iravugal).
Anaphora / Polyptoton
“Azhage azhaginum / Azhagiya azhage / En azhagulage”
Repetition of the root word 'Azhagu' (beauty) in different inflectional forms to emphasize extreme beauty.
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Trivia
Featured in the film 'Wolf' (2023) starring Prabhu Deva, this track composed by Amrish features lyrics by prominent lyricist Madhan Karky, who frequently uses inventive linguistic repetition and nature-inspired metaphors.
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