- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singers
- Sonu Nigam, Shweta Mohan
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Movie name
- Kireedam
- Movie release year
- 2007
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Apr 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
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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