Alai Modhuthe
From Kaveriyin Kanavan · 1959
- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- K. Jamunarani, Trichy Loganathan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Kaveriyin Kanavan1959
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Alai modhuthae nenjam alai modhuthae | My heart is churning like restless waves, my heart is churning. |
| Azhgaana manavalan manam maarumoo endru | Wondering if my handsome husband's heart will change. |
| Alai modhuthae nenjam alai modhuthae | My heart is churning like restless waves, my heart is churning. |
| Azhgaana manavalan manam maarumoo endru | Wondering if my handsome husband's heart will change. |
| Alai modhuthae nenjam alai modhuthae | My heart is churning like restless waves, my heart is churning. |
| Male | |
| Nilai maaarumoo anbin niali maarumoo | Will its state change? Will the state of love ever change? |
| Malaiyae than asaindhaalum maanae un kaadhal | Even if a mountain sways, my dear, your love... |
| Nilai maaarumoo anbin niali maarumoo | Will its state change? Will the state of love ever change? |
| Malaiyae than asaindhaalum maanae un kaadhal | Even if a mountain sways, my dear, your love... |
| Nilai maaarumoo anbin niali maarumoo | Will its state change? Will the state of love ever change? |
| Female | |
| Namm kadhalukkum undu vaeli | There is a boundary to our love as well. |
| Ungal kannagi pennaalin thaali | The sacred thread of your wedded wife, Kannagi. |
| Namm kadhalukkum undu vaeli | There is a boundary to our love as well. |
| Ungal kannagi pennaalin thaali | The sacred thread of your wedded wife, Kannagi. |
| Male | |
| Hooo ooo oo | Hooo ooo oo |
| Vedhanai seiyaadhae maadhaviyae viraga | Do not cause pain, Madhavi, in this time of separation, |
| Velayil yen indha kaeli | Why this mockery during this period of longing? |
| Vedhanai seiyaadhae maadhaviyae viraga | Do not cause pain, Madhavi, in this time of separation, |
| Velayil yen indha kaeli | Why this mockery during this period of longing? |
| Female | |
| Sagasamaagavae pesidum kaalaiyai | A man who speaks so effortlessly and smoothly, |
| Nambavae mudiyathu | Cannot be trusted easily. |
| Sagasamaagavae pesidum kaalaiyai | A man who speaks so effortlessly and smoothly, |
| Nambavae mudiyathu | Cannot be trusted easily. |
| Male | |
| Chandhira sooriyar dhisai maaridinum | Even if the sun and the moon change their directions, |
| Sathiyam thavaradhu | The solemn truth and promise will never fail. |
| Chandhira sooriyar dhisai maaridinum | Even if the sun and the moon change their directions, |
| Sathiyam thavaradhu | The solemn truth and promise will never fail. |
| Male | |
| Madhavi | Madhavi... |
| Female :Swami | Female: My Lord... |
அலை மோதுதே நெஞ்சம் அலை மோதுதே
அழகான மணவாளன் மனம் மாறுமோ என்று
அலை மோதுதே நெஞ்சம் அலை மோதுதே
அழகான மணவாளன் மனம் மாறுமோ என்று
அலை மோதுதே நெஞ்சம் அலை மோதுதே
My heart is churning like restless waves, my heart is churning.
Wondering if my handsome husband's heart will change.
My heart is churning like restless waves, my heart is churning.
Wondering if my handsome husband's heart will change.
My heart is churning like restless waves, my heart is churning.
நிலை மாறுமா அன்பின் நிலை மாறுமா
மலையே தான் அசைந்தாலும் மானே உன் காதல்
நிலை மாறுமா அன்பின் நிலை மாறுமா
மலையே தான் அசைந்தாலும் மானே உன் காதல்
நிலை மாறுமா அன்பின் நிலை மாறுமா
Will its state change? Will the state of love ever change?
Even if a mountain sways, my dear, your love...
Will its state change? Will the state of love ever change?
Even if a mountain sways, my dear, your love...
Will its state change? Will the state of love ever change?
நம் காதலுக்கும் உண்டு வேலி
உங்கள் கண்ணகி பெண்ணாளின் தாலி
நம் காதலுக்கும் உண்டு வேலி
உங்கள் கண்ணகி பெண்ணாளின் தாலி
There is a boundary to our love as well.
The sacred thread of your wedded wife, Kannagi.
There is a boundary to our love as well.
The sacred thread of your wedded wife, Kannagi.
ஹோ ஓ ஓ ஓ
வேதனை செய்யாதே மாதவியே விரக
வேளையில் ஏனிந்த கேலி
வேதனை செய்யாதே மாதவியே விரக
வேளையில் ஏனிந்த கேலி
Hooo ooo oo
Do not cause pain, Madhavi, in this time of separation,
Why this mockery during this period of longing?
Do not cause pain, Madhavi, in this time of separation,
Why this mockery during this period of longing?
சாகசமாகவே பேசிடும்
காளையை நம்பவே முடியாது
சாகசமாகவே பேசிடும்
காளையை நம்பவே முடியாது
A man who speaks so effortlessly and smoothly,
Cannot be trusted easily.
A man who speaks so effortlessly and smoothly,
Cannot be trusted easily.
சந்திர சூரியர் திசை மாறிடுனும்
சத்தியம் தவறாது.......
சந்திர சூரியர் திசை மாறிடுனும்
சத்தியம் தவறாது.......
Even if the sun and the moon change their directions,
The solemn truth and promise will never fail.
Even if the sun and the moon change their directions,
The solemn truth and promise will never fail.
மாதவி பெண் :
ஸ்வாமி
Madhavi...
Female: My Lord...
Alai modhuthae nenjam alai modhuthae
My heart is churning like restless waves, my heart is churning.
Azhgaana manavalan manam maarumoo endru
Wondering if my handsome husband's heart will change.
Alai modhuthae nenjam alai modhuthae
My heart is churning like restless waves, my heart is churning.
Azhgaana manavalan manam maarumoo endru
Wondering if my handsome husband's heart will change.
Alai modhuthae nenjam alai modhuthae
My heart is churning like restless waves, my heart is churning.
Nilai maaarumoo anbin niali maarumoo
Will its state change? Will the state of love ever change?
Malaiyae than asaindhaalum maanae un kaadhal
Even if a mountain sways, my dear, your love...
Nilai maaarumoo anbin niali maarumoo
Will its state change? Will the state of love ever change?
Malaiyae than asaindhaalum maanae un kaadhal
Even if a mountain sways, my dear, your love...
Nilai maaarumoo anbin niali maarumoo
Will its state change? Will the state of love ever change?
Namm kadhalukkum undu vaeli
There is a boundary to our love as well.
Ungal kannagi pennaalin thaali
The sacred thread of your wedded wife, Kannagi.
Namm kadhalukkum undu vaeli
There is a boundary to our love as well.
Ungal kannagi pennaalin thaali
The sacred thread of your wedded wife, Kannagi.
Hooo ooo oo
Hooo ooo oo
Vedhanai seiyaadhae maadhaviyae viraga
Do not cause pain, Madhavi, in this time of separation,
Velayil yen indha kaeli
Why this mockery during this period of longing?
Vedhanai seiyaadhae maadhaviyae viraga
Do not cause pain, Madhavi, in this time of separation,
Velayil yen indha kaeli
Why this mockery during this period of longing?
Sagasamaagavae pesidum kaalaiyai
A man who speaks so effortlessly and smoothly,
Nambavae mudiyathu
Cannot be trusted easily.
Sagasamaagavae pesidum kaalaiyai
A man who speaks so effortlessly and smoothly,
Nambavae mudiyathu
Cannot be trusted easily.
Chandhira sooriyar dhisai maaridinum
Even if the sun and the moon change their directions,
Sathiyam thavaradhu
The solemn truth and promise will never fail.
Chandhira sooriyar dhisai maaridinum
Even if the sun and the moon change their directions,
Sathiyam thavaradhu
The solemn truth and promise will never fail.
Madhavi
Madhavi...
Female :Swami
Female: My Lord...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song presents a deep emotional dialogue between lovers, drawing heavily upon allusions to the ancient Tamil epic Silappatikaram involving Kovalan, Madhavi, and Kannagi. Madhavi expresses doubt and insecurity about whether her beloved's devotion will remain steadfast, while the male lead reassures her that true love remains unshakeable even if nature's laws defy expectations. The song highlights themes of marital boundaries, devotion, and romantic reassurance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Alai modhuthae nenjam alai modhuthae”
Compares the turbulent emotions of anxiety and longing in the heart to the crashing waves of the sea.
Hyperbole
“Malaiyae than asaindhaalum maanae un kaadhal”
Exaggerates cosmic and physical impossibilities (mountains moving, sun and moon altering course) to emphasize the absolute constancy of love and truth.
Ethirai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Vedhanai seiyaadhae maadhaviyae viraga”
The second consonant 'dha' repeats in 'Vedhanai' and 'Maadhaviyae', providing melodic Tamil poetic structure.
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Trivia
The song incorporates direct literary references to characters from the ancient Tamil epic 'Silappatikaram' (Kannagi and Madhavi). Composed by K. V. Mahadevan, famous for incorporating classic literature motifs into mid-20th century Tamil cinema score, the track highlights traditional carnatic and folk-infused duet sensibilities.
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