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Lyrics & meaning

Adi Aadu

From Kaali (1980 Film) · 1980

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Kaali (1980 Film)1980

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Lala laala laalalalaaTra la la la, tra la la la
Lala laala laalalalaaTra la la la, tra la la la
Laalaa lalalaalaa laalaaTra la la la, tra la la la
Laalaa lalalaalaa laalaaTra la la la, tra la la la
Chorus
Laalaa lalalaalaa laalaaTra la la la, tra la la la
Laalaa lalalaalaa laalaaTra la la la, tra la la la
Male
Adi aadu poongodiyaeOh dance, flowering creeper!
Vilaiyaadu poongodiyaeOh play, flowering creeper!
Paasam oru dheivam Pesadi kiliyaeAffection is a deity, speak up, my parrot!
Paasam oru dheivam Pesadi kiliyaeAffection is a deity, speak up, my parrot!
Chorus
Laalaa lalalaalaa laalaaTra la la la, tra la la la
Laalaa lalalaalaa laalaaTra la la la, tra la la la
Male
Mazhalai manigal kalai koyil sirpangalLisping gems, sculptures of the temple of art,
Mazhalai manigal kalai koyil sirpangalLisping gems, sculptures of the temple of art,
Manathil isaikkum pon vandugal ivaiThese are golden bees making music in the heart.
Deva thaththuvangal en aasai chiththirangalDivine philosophies, my beloved portraits,
Male
En vaazhkkaiyae intha pookkalaiMy whole life is dedicated to protecting these flowers,
Dhinam kaakkum sevai ondruthaanThis service alone is my daily duty.
Paasam oru dheivam pesadi kiliyaeAffection is a deity, speak up, my parrot!
Female
Lala laala laalalalaaTra la la la, tra la la la
Lala laala laalalalaaTra la la la, tra la la la
Male
Amutham pozhiyum kaar kaala megangalMonsoon clouds pouring nectar,
Amutham pozhiyum kaar kaala megangalMonsoon clouds pouring nectar,
Anaiththaal ulagae marukkindratheWhen I embrace them, the world forgets itself!
Naan pennai kandavanaaHave I truly seen a woman?
Oru pillai pettravanaaHave I given birth to a child?
Male
En vaazhkkaiyae Intha pookkalaiMy whole life is dedicated to protecting these flowers,
Dhinam kaakkum sevai ondruthaanThis service alone is my daily duty.
Paasam oru dheivam pesadi kiliyaeAffection is a deity, speak up, my parrot!
Female
Lala laala laalalalaaTra la la la, tra la la la
Lala laala laalalalaaTra la la la, tra la la la
Male
Kadavul paadum aanandha raagangalBlissful melodies sung by God,
Kadavul paadum aanandha raagangalBlissful melodies sung by God,
Kalangam ariyaa kadal sangugalPure sea conches that know no blemish.
Ivai paarkkum paarvaiyilaeIn their very glance,
Pala paavam theernthu vidumMany a sin gets washed away.
Male
En vaazhkkaiyae Intha pookkalaiMy whole life is dedicated to protecting these flowers,
Dhinam kaakkum sevai ondruthaanThis service alone is my daily duty.
Paasam oru dheivam pesadi kiliyaeAffection is a deity, speak up, my parrot!
Female
Laala lala laalalalaaTra la la la, tra la la la
Laala lala laalalalaaTra la la la, tra la la la
Male
Adi aadu poongodiyaeOh dance, flowering creeper!
Vilaiyaadu poongodiyaeOh play, flowering creeper!
Chorus
Laala lala laalalalaaTra la la la, tra la la la
Laala lala laalalalaaTra la la la, tra la la la

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Bathed in emotional warmth, this song from 'Kaali' (1980) is a tender celebration of innocent love, compassion, and divine attachment. The protagonist views young children as precious gems, temple sculptures, and fragile flowers, declaring that protecting and nurturing these innocent souls is his ultimate life purpose and daily worship.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Paasam oru dheivam Pesadi kiliyae

Affection is directly equated to a deity ('Paasam oru dheivam').

Imagery

Mazhalai manigal kalai koyil sirpangal

Children are vividly depicted as sculptures from an art temple and golden bees humming in the heart.

Alliteration (Monaai)

Mazhalai manigal kalai koyil sirpangal

Repetition of the 'M' sound across words creates a pleasing auditory rhythm.

Personification

Adi aadu poongodiyae

Addressing the child lovingly as a 'flowering creeper' and asking it to dance and play.

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Trivia

This song belongs to the 1980 Rajinikanth starrer 'Kaali', directed by J. Mahendran. The iconic soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with memorable vocals provided by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and lyrics penned by Kavinar Kannadasan.

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