- Lyricist
- Subu
- Singer
- Dhee
- Music director
- Vijay Narain
- Movie name
- Dagaalty
- Movie release year
- 2020
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Dec 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Yedho Maayam from the movie Dagaalty captures the sweet, disorienting experience of falling in love unexpectedly. The protagonist, who previously led a solitary life with no intention of finding a partner, finds his world flipped upside down by a woman's captivating smile, small fits of anger, and mysterious nature. He feels himself losing focus on his original motives as his heart flutters and stumbles into love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Nodi pola”
Compares the rapid passage of time to a single fleeting second ('Nodi pola').
Upamai (Simile)
“Araiyum edhir kaathula seragu polavae”
Compares the restless state of the heart to a bird's wing pushing against a harsh headwind.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Manakoottula sarukkuranae”
Metaphorically describes the mind as a birdcage ('Manakoodu') in which he slips.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kalla sirippula keranguranae / Chinna kovatha rasikkiranae”
Matching second consonants in consecutive lines ('Kalla' / 'Chinna').
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Trivia
The track 'Yedho Maayam' from the 2020 action-comedy film 'Dagaalty' features music composed by Vijay Narain. The lyrics were penned by Subu, and the song captures a romantic realization for the protagonist played by comedian-turned-hero Santhanam.
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