- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Unni Menon, S. P. Sailaja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Kelviyum Naane Bathilum Naane
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Apr 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Aadai Kondu Aadum' from Kelviyum Naane Bathilum Naane (1982) is a joyous, romantic dance track filled with poetic romanticism and rhythmic delight. Lyricist Vaali weaves imagery of nature—summer clouds, evening breezes, mango groves, and peacocks—to metaphorically express youth, passion, and the allure of romance. The lyrics describe the playful interplay of love, alternating between mock resentment (oodal) and intimate togetherness (koodal).
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)
“Aadai kondu aadum kodai megamae”
Comparing the beloved's dancing form to a summer cloud draped in attire ('Aadai kondu aadum kodai megamae').
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Oodal oru paadhi koodal oru paadhi”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Oodal' and 'Koodal' creating rhythmic symmetry.
Personification
“Sithiramum sirithadhu muthinamum therithadhu”
Attributing human traits like smiling to a picture ('Sithiramum sirithadhu').
Sollani (Rhythmic Solkattu)
“Thaka dhimi thathomtha thaka dhimi thathomtha”
Use of traditional rhythm vocalizations (jathis) to sync song poetry with classical/folk dance movements.
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Trivia
Kelviyum Naane Bathilum Naane (1982) is a Tamil film starring Karthik and Aruna Guhan, featuring music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. This song highlights Vaali's mastery in combining classical rhythm structures ('Thaka dhimi') with light-hearted romantic poetry.
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