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Lyrics & meaning

Vizhiyil Un Vizhiyil

From Kireedam · 2007

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
Sonu Nigam, Shweta Mohan
Music director
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Details
Kireedam2007

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kannodu kanEye to eye
Serumbothu vaarthaigalWhen they meet, words
Engae pogumWhere do they go?
Male
Kannae unMy darling, when you
Munnae vanthaalCome in front of me
En nenjam kuzhanthaiyaagumMy heart turns into a child
Female
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Male
Vizhiyil un vizhiyilIn your eyes, in your eyes
Vanthu vizhunthen andhaI fell, and in that
Nodiyil en ethirkaalamMoment, my future
Neethaan endruIs you, so
Uyir sonnadhaeMy soul declared
Female
Vazhiyil un vazhiyilOn your path, on your path
Vanthu nadanthen andhaI came and walked, and in that
Nodiyil en vazhithunaiMoment, my companion
Neethaan endruIs you, so
Nizhal sonnadhaeMy shadow declared
Male
UnnoduWith you
VaazhnthidathaanaeJust to live
Naan vaazhgirenI am living
Female
Un kaiyilGiving myself into your hands
Ennaithanthu tholI lean on your shoulder, oh, I lean on your shoulder
Saaikiren oh thol saaikirenI lean on your shoulder
Male
Vizhiyil un vizhiyilIn your eyes, in your eyes
Vanthu vizhunthen andhaI fell, and in that
Nodiyil en ethirkaalamMoment, my future
Neethaan endruIs you, so
Uyir sonnadhaeMy soul declared
Female
Aa vazhiyil un vazhiyilAh, on your path, on your path
Vanthu nadanthen andhaI came and walked, and in that
Nodiyil en vazhithunaiMoment, my companion
Neethaan endruIs you, so
Nizhal sonnadhaeMy shadow declared
Male
Idhuvarai enUntil now, my
Irudhayam indhaHeart had never
Unarvinil thadumaaravillaiFaltered in this emotion
Female
MudhalmuraiFor the very first time
Indha ilamayinThis bliss of youth
Sugam unarkirenI am feeling
Naan thoongavillaiI haven't slept
Male
Kudaiyodu naan ponenI walked with an umbrella
Vazhiyinil yeno nanaikindrenYet I get drenched on the way, I wonder why
Female
KadikaaramEven though I had a clock
Irunthaalum kaaladiBy the sound of your footsteps
Sathathil mani paarthenI measured the time
Male
En thanimaikuTo my solitude
Thanimaigal neeMoments of sweet solitude, you
Vanthu koduthaaiCame and gave
Male
Vizhiyil un vizhiyilIn your eyes, in your eyes
Vanthu vizhunthen andhaI fell, and in that
Nodiyil en ethirkaalamMoment, my future
Neethaan endruIs you, so
Uyir sonnadhaeMy soul declared
Female
Vazhiyil un vazhiyilOn your path, on your path
Vanthu nadanthen andhaI came and walked, and in that
Nodiyil en vazhithunaiMoment, my companion
Neethaan endruIs you, so
Nizhal sonnadhaeMy shadow declared
Male
Siripilae unIn your smile, in your
Siripilae siraiLaughter you imprison me
Adaikiraai naanYou lock me up, and I
MeelavillaiHave not escaped
Female
UravugalWhen relationships
Ondru sergaiyilCome together as one
Enna aagirenWhat becomes of me
Endru theriyavillaiI do not know
Male
Unnodu naanWith you, every single
Pesum ovvoruWord I speak
Vaarthaiyum inikiradhaeIs so sweet
Female
UraiyaadalEven if the conversation
ThodarnthaalumContinues endlessly
Mounangal koodaEven the quiet silences
PidikiradhaeI love them
Male
En kanavukuTo my dreams
Kanavugal neeMore dreams, you
Vanthu koduthaaiCame and gave
Male
Vanthu vizhunthen andhaI fell, and in that
Nodiyil en ethirkaalamMoment, my future
Neethaan endruIs you, so
Uyir sonnadhaeMy soul declared
Female
Mmm vazhiyil un vazhiyilMmm, on your path, on your path
Vanthu nadanthen andhaI came and walked, and in that
Nodiyil en vazhithunaiMoment, my companion
Neethaan endruIs you, so
Nizhal sonnadhaeMy shadow declared

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Kannodu Kan' (also known as 'Vizhiyil Un Vizhiyil') from Kireedam expresses the tender, captivating feeling of falling in love. The lyrics describe how spoken words become unnecessary when eyes meet, leaving the lover's heart as innocent and vulnerable as a child's. The protagonist recognizes that their soul and shadow have found their destination in the beloved, surrendering completely to the emotional warmth and security of the relationship.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyming)

Vizhiyil un vizhiyil / Vazhiyil un vazhiyil

The second consonant sound 'zhi' (ழி) matches across both opening phrases 'Vizhiyil' and 'Vazhiyil'.

Personification

Uyir sonnadhae / Nizhal sonnadhae

Abstract and non-human elements—one's soul ('Uyir') and shadow ('Nizhal')—are personified as speaking entities declaring the lover's destiny.

Metaphor / Paradox

Kudaiyodu naan ponen / Vazhiyinil yeno nanaikindren

Carrying an umbrella yet getting drenched is a poetic metaphor representing how love overwelms and washes over a person unexpectedly despite their defenses.

Anaphora / Repetition

Vizhiyil un vizhiyil / Vazhiyil un vazhiyil

The rhythmic repetition of 'un vizhiyil' and 'un vazhiyil' emphasizes deep emotional devotion and creates a musical cadence.

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Trivia

This romantic melody from 'Kireedam' (2007) was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, who was early in his career after debuting with 'Veyil' in 2006. The film starred Ajith Kumar and Trisha Krishnan and was directed by A. L. Vijay in his directorial debut. The soulful lyrics were penned by the late National Award-winning lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar.

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