- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singers
- Haricharan, Padmaja Sreenivasan
- Music director
- Hesham Abdul Wahab
- Movie name
- Kushi – 2023 Film
- Movie release year
- 2023
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Jul 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
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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