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Lyrics & meaning

Vizhi Edhiril Thaeyum

From Kushi – 2023 Film · 2023

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singers
Haricharan, Padmaja Sreenivasan
Music director
Hesham Abdul Wahab
Details
Kushi – 2023 Film2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Manamae valiyaaOh heart, are you pain?
Pirivae vazhiyaaIs separation the only way?
Kazhiyaa ninaivin pizhaiyaaIs it the fault of memories that never fade away?
Male
Vizhi edhiril thaeyumWaning right in front of my eyes,
Namadhu oru vaanamOur single shared sky
Virigiradhu pennaeIs expanding with distance, oh girl.
Idhayangalil kaayamThere is a deep wound in our hearts.
Male
Kadalil alai paayumLike waves surging in the sea,
Enadhu mouna raagamMy silent ragam
Naduvil adhu ooyumCeases in the middle;
Enil adhuvaa nyaayamIf so, is that fair?
Female
Humming….[Humming]
Male
Hey ennaalum endhanHey, forever as my
Moochaaga vaazhvaenBreath you would live,
Endru koorinaaiYou used to say so.
EnnaanadhendruWhat happened to that,
YedhaanadhendruHow it changed like this,
Neenga paarkkiraaiYou just watch passively.
Male
Oru kanavaaiLike a dream,
Siru kanavaaiLike a fleeting dream,
Undhan kaadhal aagumaaWill your love turn into that?
Oru nodiyilIn a single second,
Siru nodiyilIn a tiny moment,
Enai neengi poogumaaWill it leave me and go?
Male
Vizhi edhiril thaeyumWaning right in front of my eyes,
Namadhu oru vaanamOur single shared sky
Virigiradhu pennaeIs expanding with distance, oh girl.
Idhayangalil kaayamThere is a deep wound in our hearts.
Male
Un muthathin vaasamThe fragrance of your kiss
En kaatril innumIn my breeze, still
VeesuginradhaeKeeps wafting.
En theendal sorkalMy tender words,
Un nenjil innumIn your heart, still
PaesuginradhaaDo they echo and speak?
Male
Inaigayilae iragenavaeWhen uniting, like a feather,
Indha kaadhal aanadhaeThis love became light.
Pirigayilae perumalaiyaaiWhen separating, like a huge mountain,
Enai kollugindradhaeIt is crushing me to death.
Female
Manamae valiyaaOh heart, are you pain?
Pirivae vazhiyaaIs separation the only way?
Kazhiyaa ninaivin pizhaiyaaIs it the fault of memories that never fade away?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song explores the deep emotional turmoil of heartbreak and separation between two lovers. The protagonist contemplates whether pain is the true nature of love and questions if parting ways is the only remaining option. The lyrics highlight the tragic contrast between the sweetness of past promises and the current cold distance, expressing how love that felt weightless like a feather when together now crushes the soul like a massive mountain in separation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Manamae valiyaa / Pirivae vazhiyaa

The second letters of 'Manamae' and 'Pirivae' ('na' and 'ri') follow a rhythmic lyrical alignment, emphasizing the sorrowful questioning tone.

Simile (Uvamaani)

Inaigayilae iragenavae / Pirigayilae perumalaiyaai

The lyricist compares the lightness of love during union to a feather ('iragenavae') and the heavy burden during separation to a giant mountain ('perumalaiyaai').

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Enadhu mouna raagam / Naduvil adhu ooyum

Comparing the unexpressed emotions and grief to a silent melody ('Enadhu mouna raagam') that comes to a sudden halt.

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Trivia

Composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab, who gained pan-Indian fame with 'Hridayam', the soundtrack for 'Kushi' (2023) was widely acclaimed for blending modern melodies with classic acoustic instrumentation. Lyricist Madhan Karky crafted poignant lines reflecting the emotional rift between the lead characters played by Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu.

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