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Aayiram Kalathu Uravu

From Nambikkai Natchathiram · 1975

Lyricist
Poovai Senguttavan
Singers
S. Janaki, Mu. Ka. Muthu
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Nambikkai Natchathiram1975

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aayiram kaalathu uravuA relationship meant for a thousand ages
Pudhu uravuA new relationship
Endrum aanandhamae aasai alai modhumAlways joyful as waves of desire clash
Ini naam kaanum per inbamaeThe great bliss that we will experience from now on
Female
Aayiram kanavugal varum naalThe day when a thousand dreams come true
Indha thirunaalThis auspicious day
Inba thaenoorudhaaDoes the honey of joy flow?
Naalum suvai koodumEvery day the sweetness increases
Iru ullangal panpaadudhaeTwo hearts are cultured and harmony grows
Male
Aayiram kaalathu uravuA relationship meant for a thousand ages
Male
Vaanil megam koodumClouds gather in the sky
Indha mannil mazhaiyai thoovumSprinkling rain onto this earth
Vaanil megam koodumClouds gather in the sky
Indha mannil mazhaiyai thoovumSprinkling rain onto this earth
Female
Aanum pennum serumA man and a woman unite
Indha vaazhvin porulai koorumExplaining the true meaning of this life
Male
Idhazhoram …At the corner of the lips...
Female :Kadhai pesumFemale: Whispering stories
Both :Iru nenjam uravaadumBoth: Two hearts form a deep bond
Female
Kodiyai mullai thazhuvumThe jasmine vine embraces
Mana kolam uravil thodangumThe sacred marriage bond begins in relationship
Male
Ullam pirivadhillaiHearts do not separate
Indha unarvum azhivadhillaiThis feeling never dies
Ullam pirivadhillaiHearts do not separate
Indha unarvum azhivadhillaiThis feeling never dies
Female
IrvoduWith the night
Male :UravaadaMale: To mingle
Female :IrvoduFemale: With the night
Male :UravaadaMale: To mingle
Both :Thadaiyaedhum kidaiyaadhuBoth: There are no obstacles whatsoever

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Aayiram Kaalathu Uravu is a romantic duet from the 1975 Tamil film Nambikkai Natchathiram, expressing the joy, depth, and eternal nature of marital union. The song compares the coming together of a man and a woman to natural phenomena, such as clouds gathering in the sky to rain upon the earth, portraying love as a natural and fulfilling phenomenon that brings lifelong happiness. The lyrics highlight the emotional and spiritual oneness of two lovers who view their bond as timeless, unbreakable, and free from any obstacles. Their shared dreams and affectionate whispers symbolize the beauty of building a life together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvam)

Vaanil megam koodum... Indha mannil mazhaiyai thoovum

Comparing the romantic union of man and woman to clouds gathering in the sky and showering rain onto the earth.

Anaphora / Initial Rhyme (Monai)

Aayiram kaalathu uravu / Aayiram kanavugal varum naal

Repetition of 'Aayiram' at the start of phrases to establish a rhythmic and lyrical tempo.

Imagery (Kaatchi Bimbam)

Kodiyai mullai thazhuvum

Vivid sensory imagery of jasmine vines embracing and silent conversations at the corner of lips.

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Trivia

The song features vocals by Mu. Ka. Muthu (actor and son of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi) alongside S. Janaki. The music was composed by M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics penned by Poovai Senguttavan.

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