- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Urimaikural
- Movie release year
- 1974
- Lyrics added on
- 16 May 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
"Vizhiyae Kadhai Ezhudhu" is a poignant, romantic duet expressing profound emotional devotion, hope, and the transformative power of love. The song features a tender plea to write a narrative of life filled with joy rather than sadness ("do not write it with tears"). Nature, represented by the golden twilight sky and gentle breeze, serves as an eternal witness to the lovers' commitment to live for each other.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (Rhyming Endings)
“Erigindrathu / Therigindrathu / Malargindrathu / Palikindrathu”
The deliberate use of the suffix '-gindrathu' across lines 40-44 creates a smooth, rhythmic flow reflecting the blossoming of time and dreams.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kovil pen kondathu”
The lyrics metaphorically compare a woman to a sacred temple, elevating love to a divine, devotional plane.
Personification
“Manjal vaanam thendral saatchi”
The golden evening sky and breeze are personified as conscious witnesses to the lovers' pledge.
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Trivia
From the 1974 hit movie 'Urimaikural' starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Latha, this timeless classic was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and sung by K. J. Yesudas and P. Susheela. Lyricist Kannadasan's use of deep spiritual metaphors (temple, deity, worship) to express human romantic love is considered a hallmark of his poetic brilliance.
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