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Vizhigalile Vizhigalile

From Kullanari Koottam · 2011

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
Karthik, Chinmayi
Music director
V. Selvaganesh
Details
Kullanari Koottam2011

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Vizhigalilae vizhigalilaeIn the eyes, in the eyes,
Pudhu pudhu mayakkam yaar thanthaar….Who gave this brand new intoxication?
Aruginilae varugaiyilaeWhen coming near,
Pudhu pudhu thayakkam yaar thanthaar….Who gave this brand new hesitation?
Female
Unnodu irukkum ponnaana nimidamThe golden moment spent with you,
Ennaalum thodarnthida nenjam yengum…My heart longs for it to continue forever...
Female
Vizhigalilae…In the eyes...
Male
Vizhigalilae vizhigalilaeIn the eyes, in the eyes,
Pudhu pudhu mayakkam yaar thanthaar….Who gave this brand new intoxication?
Aruginilae varugaiyilaeWhen coming near,
Pudhu pudhu thayakkam yaar thanthaar….Who gave this brand new hesitation?
Male
Unnodu irukkum ponnaana nimidamThe golden moment spent with you,
Ennaalum thodarnthida nenjam yengum…My heart longs for it to continue forever...
Male
Vizhigalilae..In the eyes...
Female
Inbathil ithu enna vagai inbamoWhat kind of happiness is this among all happiness?
Inbathil ithu enna vagai inbamoWhat kind of happiness is this among all happiness?
Nadanthu pogaiyil parakkuthu manadhuMy heart flies while walking.
Male
Thunbathil ithu enna vagai thunbamoWhat kind of sorrow is this among all sorrows?
Neruppill erivathai unaruthu vayadhuYouth feels a burning sensation like fire.
Female
Ithu varai enakku idhu pol illaiUntil now, it was never like this for me,
Iruthaya araiyil nadukkamA subtle tremor in the chambers of my heart.
Male
Kanavugal anaithum un pol illaiNone of my dreams were quite like you,
Pudhidhaai irukkuthu enakkumIt feels completely new to me too.
Male
Unnodu irukkum ponnaana nimidamThe golden moment spent with you,
Female :Ennaalum thodarnthida nenjam yengumFemale: My heart longs for it to continue forever,
Male
Vizhigalilae..In the eyes...
Female
Sonthathil idhu enna vagai sonthamoWhat kind of kinship is this relationship?
Iraivan thantha varam inainthathu nenjamA boon granted by God, our hearts have united.
Male
Mothathil idhu enna vagai bandhamoOverall, what kind of bond is this?
Idhazgal sollavillai purinthathu konjamThe lips didn't speak, yet a little was understood.
Female
Idhu enna kanava nijamaIs this a dream or reality?
Idharkku yaaridam ketpen vilakkamFrom whom shall I seek an explanation for this?
Male
Idhu enna pagala iravaIs this day or night?
Iravin aruginil sooriyan velichamSunlight appearing right beside the night!
Male
Vizhigalilae…In the eyes...
Female
Vizhigalilae vizhigalilaeIn the eyes, in the eyes,
Pudhu pudhu mayakkam yaar thanthaar….Who gave this brand new intoxication?
Male
Aruginilae varugaiyilaeWhen coming near,
Pudhu pudhu thayakkam yaar thanthaar….Who gave this brand new hesitation?
Female
Unnodu irukkum ponnaana nimidamThe golden moment spent with you,
Male :Ennaalum thodarnthida nenjam yengum…Male: My heart longs for it to continue forever...
Female
Vizhigalilae…In the eyes...
Male
Vizhigalilae vizhigalilaeIn the eyes, in the eyes,
Pudhu pudhu mayakkam yaar thanthaar….Who gave this brand new intoxication?
Female
Vizhigalilae vizhigalilaeIn the eyes, in the eyes,
Pudhu pudhu mayakkam yaar thanthaar….Who gave this brand new intoxication?
Male
Aruginilae varugaiyilaeWhen coming near,
Pudhu pudhu thayakkam yaar thanthaar….Who gave this brand new hesitation?
Female
Aruginilae varugaiyilaeWhen coming near,
Pudhu pudhu thayakkam yaar thanthaar….Who gave this brand new hesitation?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Vizhigalilae Vizhigalilae' is a heartwarming romantic duet from the film Kullanari Koottam (2011). The song conveys the mesmerizing rush and sweet confusion of falling in love. The protagonists express how their world has changed suddenly, feeling a gentle tremor in their hearts and an unexplainable joy that makes them feel like they are floating. They question whether this blissful state is a dream or reality, lost in the magical presence of each other. Written by Na. Muthukumar, the song uses vivid imagery contrasting day and night, joy and sorrow, to illustrate the overwhelming sensation of romance. The lovers cherish every single golden moment spent together, wishing for this newfound bond and sweet hesitation to last for eternity.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Reduplication)

Vizhigalilae vizhigalilae / Pudhu pudhu mayakkam

Repetition of words like 'Vizhigalilae' and 'Pudhu pudhu' emphasizes the intensity of gaze and the utter freshness of the romantic feeling.

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Inbathil ithu enna vagai... / Thunbathil ithu enna vagai...

The second consonant 'n' in 'Inbathil' and 'Thunbathil' creates a poetic second-letter rhyme across lines.

Muran (Oxymoron / Antithesis)

Idhu enna pagala irava / Iravin aruginil sooriyan velicham

Juxtaposes contrasting ideas of day and night, as well as sunlight existing right next to night, symbolizing the sweet confusion brought by love.

Metaphor

Iruthaya araiyil nadukkam

Describes the emotional thrill of love as a physical tremor felt inside the chambers of the heart.

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Trivia

Composed by V. Selvaganesh (the renowned rhythmist and member of the fusion band Shakti), 'Vizhigalilae' is one of the most celebrated melodies from the 2011 romantic comedy film 'Kullanari Koottam', starring Vishnu Vishal and Remya Nambeesan. Sung soulfully by Karthik and Chinmayi Sripaada, the song became an instant chartbuster upon release, widely appreciated for Na. Muthukumar's evocative and elegant romantic lyrics.

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