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Lyrics & meaning

Alli Pandhal

From Vennira Aadai · 1965

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
L. R. Eswari, Raju
Music director
Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
Movie name
Vennira Aadai
Movie release year
1965
Lyrics added on
30 Apr 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Alli pandhal kaalgaleduthu
Aattam aadida vaa
Angoru maligai kili eduthu
Paattu paadida vaa
Alli pandhal kaalgaleduthu
Aattam aadida vaa
Angoru maligai kili eduthu
Paattu paadida vaa
Andha naadagam vara vidu
Indha maeniyai selavidu
Andha naadagam vara vidu
Indha maeniyai selavidu
Alli pandhal kaalgaleduthu
Aattam aadida vaa
Angoru maligai kili eduthu
Paattu paadida vaa
……………………….
Ponnodu poovodu kanniyin mellidai
Kannil vandhu vizhundhu
Kandadhu nenjadhu kaiyadhu thandhadhu
Kanindhae varum virundhu
Sengani chaaru pizhindhu
Sindhi vidaamal arundhu
Sengani chaaru pizhindhu
Sindhi vidaamal arundhu
Andha naadagam vara vidu
Indha maeniyai selavidu
Alli pandhal kaalgaleduthu
Aattam aadida vaa
Angoru maligai kili eduthu
Paattu paadida vaa
……………………………
Chandhiran pattadhum panjanai suttadhu
Unnaal vandha mayakkam
Mandhiram enbadhu andhiyil aavadhu
Kidaithaal adhu vilangum
Aadaiyil paadal muzhangu
Jaadaiyil kaadhal vazhangu
Aadaiyil paadal muzhangu
Jaadaiyil kaadhal vazhangu
Andha naadagam vara vidu
Indha maeniyai selavidu
Alli pandhal kaalgaleduthu
Aattam aadida vaa
Angoru maligai kili eduthu
Paattu paadida vaa
Both :……………………………………
Step forward like a canopy of water lilies,
Come and dance!
Like a palace parrot taking up the tune,
Come and sing a song!
Step forward like a canopy of water lilies,
Come and dance!
Like a palace parrot taking up the tune,
Come and sing a song!
Let that romantic play begin,
Surrender this body to pleasure!
Let that romantic play begin,
Surrender this body to pleasure!
Step forward like a canopy of water lilies,
Come and dance!
Like a palace parrot taking up the tune,
Come and sing a song!
...
Adorned with gold and flowers, the girl's slender waist
Catches my admiring eyes,
What the heart noticed, the hands have offered—
A luscious feast ripened to enjoy!
Squeeze the juice from the sweet ripe fruit,
And drink it without spilling a drop!
Squeeze the juice from the sweet ripe fruit,
And drink it without spilling a drop!
Let that romantic play begin,
Surrender this body to pleasure!
Step forward like a canopy of water lilies,
Come and dance!
Like a palace parrot taking up the tune,
Come and sing a song!
...
When the moonlight touched it, the soft bed felt burning hot,
From the sweet intoxication you brought!
The true magic happens at twilight;
Once you receive it, you will understand!
Let music echo in the rustle of silk,
Offer your love through subtle hints!
Let music echo in the rustle of silk,
Offer your love through subtle hints!
Let that romantic play begin,
Surrender this body to pleasure!
Step forward like a canopy of water lilies,
Come and dance!
Like a palace parrot taking up the tune,
Come and sing a song!
(Both) ...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Alli Pandhal Kaalgaleduthu' is a lush, romantic song from the classic Tamil film 'Vennira Aadai' (1965). Authored by lyricist Kannadasan, the song paints a vivid picture of romantic romance, intimate excitement, and poetic allure. Using natural imagery like flower canopies, delicate parrots, and sweet fruit juice, the song invites a partner to participate in the joyous dance and song of passion. The lyrics articulate the deep romantic longing where moonlight feels warm and twilight brings magical spells of intimacy. Kannadasan masterfully combines playful flirtation with deep sensual desire, calling on lovers to embrace the sweet play of love and surrender completely to each other.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)

“Alli pandhal kaalgaleduthu / Aattam aadida vaa”

Repetition of initial consonant/vowel sounds across words in the same line, such as 'Alli' and 'Aattam' or 'Angoru' and 'Paattu'.

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Chandhiran pattadhum panjanai suttadhu / Mandhiram enbadhu andhiyil aavadhu”

Matching second consonants across lines, e.g., 'Chandhiran' and 'Mandhiram', which creates rhythmic flow in Tamil poetry.

Uvamaani (Sensual Metaphor)

“Sengani chaaru pizhindhu / Sindhi vidaamal arundhu”

The line compares intimate affection and love to squeezing and savoring the juice of a ripe fruit without wasting a drop.

Hyperbole / Oxymoron

“Chandhiran pattadhum panjanai suttadhu”

Describing the cool cotton bed burning upon moonlight touch highlights extreme heat of passion and longing.

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Trivia

'Vennira Aadai' (1965) marked the silver screen debut of J. Jayalalithaa, who later became an iconic actress and six-time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The film also introduced notable actors Vennira Aadai Nirmala, Srikanth, and Vennira Aadai Moorthy. The soundtrack was composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, standing out as one of their final major albums together before their brief separation.

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