- Lyricist
- Rohini
- Singer
- K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Achu
- Movie name
- Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey
- Movie release year
- 2012
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Dec 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'En Uyirae' from 'Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey' is a hauntingly beautiful expression of yearning, emotional ache, and unconditional love. The protagonist calls out to her beloved, confessing that her heart refuses to follow reason and constantly longs for him. In his absence, even her own shadow seems to abandon her, emphasizing her profound sense of loneliness and isolation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kaatru kalaindhadhu / Kaatchi maraindhadhu”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Kaa' in consecutive lines ('Kaatru' and 'Kaatchi').
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Kaatru kalaindhadhu / Kaatchi maraindhadhu”
Rhyming endings with '-dhadhu' at the end of adjacent lines.
Repetition / Epanalepsis
“Unai unai thaanae naadiyadhae”
Repetition of the word 'unai' (you) emphasizes the intense, focused desire for the beloved.
Metaphor
“Siru mazhayin thuliyaaga varuvaai”
Comparing the beloved's longed-for arrival to a gentle raindrop soothing an inner burning silence.
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Trivia
'En Uyirae' from 'Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey' (2012) features music composed by Achu Rajamani. The song is rendered with deep emotion by the legendary playback singer K. S. Chithra. Interestingly, the lyrics for this poignant track were penned by acclaimed actress and filmmaker Rohini, highlighting her talent as a lyricist.
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