- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Nenjamellam Neeye
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Sept 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This sensual and evocative romantic song portrays a young woman experiencing the sweet ache and awakening of love. She wonders aloud about the mysterious beloved who has silently captured her heart, leaving her overwhelmed by her own passionate feelings and yearning.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Kadhal mullai”
Compares love to a thorn ('mullai'), expressing both the beauty and the sweet pain of romance.
Personification
“Maarkazhi pookkal ennai theendum”
Personifies winter blossoms as gently touching and caressing the protagonist.
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Aalaanthaal vantha thollai kadhal mullai”
The second consonant sound 'la' (or similar phonetic rhythm) is repeated across words within the line, creating Tamil poetic harmony.
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Trivia
Featuring lyrics by Vairamuthu, 'Nenjamellam Neeye' (1983) is known for its evocative nature imagery typical of 1980s Tamil cinema, blending seasonal elements like the cold month of Margazhi with romantic awakening.
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