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Lyrics & meaning

Yedharkennai Sandhithai

From Kaalangalil Aval Vasantham · 2022

Lyricist
Mohan Rajan
Singer
Mugen Rao
Music director
Hari SR
Details
Kaalangalil Aval Vasantham2022

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Edharkennai sandhithaaiWhy did you meet me?
Uyir kaadhal kaanbithaaiYou showed me deep, soul-stirring love.
Nee indru paavam anbaeYou are so innocent today, my love.
Male
Peranbil thandithaaiYou punished me with your overwhelming love.
Enai endru mannippaaiWhen will you ever forgive me?
Un pinnae vandhen anbaeI came chasing behind you, my love.
Male
En thavaraalae idhayamBecause of my mistake, my heart...
Thaviyaai thavikkiradhaeIs suffering in severe agony.
Iru vizhi rendum kadalaaiBoth my eyes, like a vast ocean,
Thaniyae azhugiradhaeAre weeping all alone.
Male
Naan eppodhumI was always...
Unnaku porutham illaiyadiNever a suitable match for you, my dear.
Adhai eppodhoThat truth, long ago...
Ennakul unarndhen unmaiyadiI realized within myself, truly.
Male
Udaindhalum en nenjamEven though my heart is broken,
Unakkaga azhum konjamIt still weeps a little for you.
Seidhenae or vanjam en snegidhiI committed a betrayal, my dear friend.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a poignant expression of remorse, heartbreak, and guilt. The protagonist reflects on his betrayal of his partner, acknowledging her pure and boundless love which now feels like a gentle punishment against his misdeeds. He grieves the loss of the relationship and feels overwhelmed by guilt, realizing that he was never truly deserving of her affection. Throughout the track, he grapples with emotional isolation, acknowledging that his heart remains broken and tears flow endlessly like an ocean. The lyrics capture a profound emotional arc from questioning destiny to accepting personal flaws and seeking forgiveness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Edharkennai sandhithaai / Uyir kaadhal kaanbithaai

The deliberate end-rhyming structure using the verbal suffix '-ithaai' creates a melodic flow across consecutive lines.

Simile (Uvamai)

Iru vizhi rendum kadalaai

The lyricist explicitly compares the tear-filled eyes to an expansive ocean ('kadalaai') to emphasize the depth of grief.

Monai (Alliteration)

Thaviyaai thavikkiradhae

Repetition of the initial 'Th' sound ('Thaviyaai', 'thavikkiradhae') enhances the rhythmic intensity and emotional weight of suffering.

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Trivia

'Kaalangalil Aval Vasantham' (2022) is a Tamil romantic drama directed by Raghav Mirdharth. The song is sung by Malaysian-Tamil artist Mugen Rao, who also played the lead role in the film following his rise to fame as the winner of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 3. The soundtrack was composed by Hari S R with lyrics written by Mohan Rajan.

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