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Alai Irukkudhu

From Kuravanji · 1960

Lyricist: Kannadasan
Singers: K. Jamunarani, Chorus
Music director: T. R. Pappa
Movie name: Kuravanji
Movie release year: 1960
Lyrics added on: 11 Sept 2025

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation

Alaiyilirundha kadalilae

Chorus :Haa…aaa…aa..

Female :Asaivirukudhu udalilae

Chorus :O o o ha

Alaiyilirundha kadalilae

Asaivirukudhu udalilae

Kalaiyirukkudhu nelivilae

Vilaiyirukkudha ulagilae

Enakku vilaiyirukkudha ulagilae

Alaiyilirundha kadalilae

Asaivirukudhu udalilae

Kalaiyirukkudhu nelivilae

Vilaiyirukkudha ulagilae

Enakku vilaiyirukkudha ulagilae

Haa…aa…aa…aaa

Alaiyilirundha kadalilae

Asaivirukudhu udalilae

Valaiyirukkudhu vizhiyilae

Pazha kuzhaiyirukkudhu mozhiyilae

Valaiyirukkudhu vizhiyilae

Pazha kuzhaiyirukkudhu mozhiyilae

Silaiyirukkudhu edhirilae

Vilaiyirukkudha ulagilae

Enakku vilaiyirukkudha ulagilae

Silaiyirukkudhu edhirilae

Vilaiyirukkudha ulagilae

Enakku vilaiyirukkudha ulagilae

Alaiyilirundha kadalilae

Asaivirukudhu udalilae

Thazhukku nadaiyil minukkum idaiyil

Thudikkum ilamai thodukkum kanaiyil

Chorus :Thazhukku nadaiyil minukkum idaiyil

Thudikkum ilamai thodukkum kanaiyil

Female :Jolikkum vaazhvil inimai thavazha

Padikkum inba kavidhaigal naam

Chorus :Jolikkum vaazhvil inimai thavazha

Padikkum inba kavidhaigal naam

Haa…aa…aa…aaa

Female :Alaiyilirundha kadalilae

Asaivirukudhu udalilae

Kalaiyirukkudhu nelivilae

Vilaiyirukkudha ulagilae

Enakku vilaiyirukkudha ulagilae

Haa…aa…aa…aaa

Chorus :Alaiyilirundha kadalilae

Asaivirukudhu udalilae

Kalaiyirukkudhu nelivilae

Vilaiyirukkudha ulagilae

Enakku vilaiyirukkudha ulagilae

Just like the waves in the ocean,

Chorus: Ha... aah... aa...

Female: there is a graceful sway in my body.

Chorus: Oh oh oh haa

Just like the waves in the ocean,

there is a graceful sway in my body.

There is artistry in every curve,

is there any price for it in this world?

Can anyone put a price on me in this world?

Just like the waves in the ocean,

there is a graceful sway in my body.

There is artistry in every curve,

is there any price for it in this world?

Can anyone put a price on me in this world?

Haa... aa... aa... aaaa

Just like the waves in the ocean,

there is a graceful sway in my body.

There is a captivating snare in my eyes,

and the sweetness of ripe fruit in my words.

There is a captivating snare in my eyes,

and the sweetness of ripe fruit in my words.

A living sculpture stands right before you,

is there any price for it in this world?

Can anyone put a price on me in this world?

A living sculpture stands right before you,

is there any price for it in this world?

Can anyone put a price on me in this world?

Just like the waves in the ocean,

there is a graceful sway in my body.

In my charming walk, in my shimmering waist,

and in the arrows aimed by restless youth,

Chorus: In our charming walk, in our shimmering waists,

and in the arrows aimed by restless youth,

Female: as sweetness flows through this sparkling life,

we are delightful poems meant to be read!

Chorus: As sweetness flows through this sparkling life,

we are delightful poems meant to be read!

Haa... aa... aa... aaaa

Female: Just like the waves in the ocean,

there is a graceful sway in my body.

There is artistry in every curve,

is there any price for it in this world?

Can anyone put a price on me in this world?

Haa... aa... aa... aaaa

Chorus: Just like the waves in the ocean,

there is a graceful sway in our bodies.

There is artistry in every curve,

is there any price for it in this world?

Can anyone put a price on me in this world?

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Alaiyilirundha kadalilae from Kuravanji (1960) is a celebrated Tamil song composed by T. R. Pappa and penned by Kannadasan. The lyrics draw a poetic parallel between the ceaseless waves of the sea and the undulating, graceful dance movements of a woman. It questions whether priceless artistic beauty, feminine grace, and youthful allure can ever be assigned a monetary value in this world. The dancer describes her enchanting traits: eyes that act like a snare, speech sweet like ripe fruits, and a stance reminiscent of a living sculpture. Describing youth as a sharp arrow and human life as a joy-filled poem to be read, the song celebrates artistic expression, passion, and elegance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Alaiyilirundha kadalilae / Asaivirukudhu udalilae / Kalaiyirukkudhu nelivilae”

Consistent end-rhyming suffix '-ilae' across lines creates a rhythmic, wave-like flow matching the theme of ocean waves.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

“Valaiyirukkudhu vizhiyilae / Padikkum inba kavidhaigal naam”

Comparing eyes to a net ('valai') that traps the onlooker and comparing people to joyful poems ('inba kavidhaigal').

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Thazhukku nadaiyil minukkum idaiyil / Thudikkum ilamai thodukkum kanaiyil”

Rhyming second consonants across words such as 'Thazhukku', 'Thudikkum', 'Jolikkum', and 'Padikkum' enhances the musical cadence.

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Trivia

Kuravanji (1960) featured music by T. R. Pappa and stars Shivaji Ganesan and Savitri. K. Jamunarani's expressive vocals paired with Kannadasan's playful metaphors made this song one of the most memorable dance numbers of early Tamil cinema.

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