- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- P. Jayachandran, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Thazhuvatha Kaigal
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Apr 2019
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
'Vizhiyae vilakkondru yetru' is a soulful romantic duet from the movie 'Thazhuvatha Kaigal' (1986). The song explores themes of deep emotional attachment, intimacy, and the spiritual union of two lovers. Using traditional poetic metaphors—comparing a lover's eyes to a lamp illuminating darkness, hair to dark rain clouds, and physical togetherness to a divine blessing—the lyrics portray love as a transcendent experience where two individuals become body and soul.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Vizhiyae vilakkondru yetru / Vizhundhen un maarbil netru”
Matching initial consonant 'Vi' sound across consecutive lines ('Vizhiyae' and 'Vizhundhen').
Uvamai Ani (Metaphor)
“Naan un udal / Uyir nee thaan”
Compares the lovers to body and soul ('I am your body, you are the soul'), metaphorically highlighting their complete oneness.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Vilakketrum maalai / Idhu enna leelai”
Rhyming end sounds with 'maalai' and 'leelai'.
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Trivia
'Thazhuvatha Kaigal' (1986) is a romantic drama film directed by R. Sundarrajan, starring Vijayakanth and Ambika in lead roles. The film's music was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Gangai Amaran. This tender duet was rendered by legendary playback singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki.
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