Deviyar Iruvar
From Kalaikoil · 1964
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Details
- Kalaikoil1964
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Haa….aa..aa..aa..aa…..aa..aa..aa..aa | Ah....aa..aa..aa..aa.....aa..aa..aa..aa |
| Haa….aa..aa..aa..aa…..aa..aa..aa..aa…ha | Ah....aa..aa..aa..aa.....aa..aa..aa..aa...ha |
| Female | |
| Deviyar iruvar muruganukku | Lord Murugan has two consorts (Valli and Deivayanai), |
| Thirumaal azhagan maruganukku | He is the nephew of the handsome Lord Vishnu. |
| Deviyar iruvar muruganukku | Lord Murugan has two consorts, |
| Thirumaal azhagan maruganukku | He is the nephew of the handsome Lord Vishnu. |
| Female | |
| Yenadi thozhi arivaayoo | Oh my dear friend, do you know this? |
| Enakkoor idam nee tharuvaayoo | Will you give me a place in your heart as well? |
| Enakkoor idam nee tharuvaayoo | Will you give me a place in your heart as well? |
| Female | |
| Haa….aa..aa..aa..aa…..aa..aa..aa..aa | Ah....aa..aa..aa..aa.....aa..aa..aa..aa |
| Haa….aa..aa..aa..aa…..aa..aa..aa..aa…ha | Ah....aa..aa..aa..aa.....aa..aa..aa..aa...ha |
| Female | |
| Kalaigalilae avan maraindhirundhaan | He was hidden within the arts, |
| Kai viralil avan pirandhu vandhaan | He came to life through the tips of fingers. |
| Kalaigalilae avan maraindhirundhaan | He was hidden within the arts, |
| Kai viralil avan pirandhu vandhaan | He came to life through the tips of fingers. |
| Female | |
| Idhayathai mella mella meeti vittaan | Gently, he strummed the strings of my heart, |
| Ennodu thannai avan inaithu vittaan | He entwined his essence completely with mine. |
| Idhayathai mella mella meeti vittaan | Gently, he strummed the strings of my heart, |
| Ennodu thannai avan inaithu vittaan | He entwined his essence completely with mine. |
| Female | |
| Deviyar iruvar muruganukku | Lord Murugan has two consorts, |
| Thirumaal azhagan maruganukku | He is the nephew of the handsome Lord Vishnu. |
| Yenadi thozhi arivaayoo | Oh my dear friend, do you know this? |
| Enakkoor idam nee tharuvaayoo | Will you give me a place in your heart as well? |
| Enakkoor idam nee tharuvaayoo | Will you give me a place in your heart as well? |
| Female | |
| Oru mugam avanai unarndhathadi | One face felt and recognized him, |
| Iru mugam ondraai kalandhadhadi | Two faces merged into one unified soul. |
| Oru mugam avanai unarndhathadi | One face felt and recognized him, |
| Iru mugam ondraai kalandhadhadi | Two faces merged into one unified soul. |
| Female | |
| Haa….aa..aa..aa..aa…..aa..aa..aa..aa | Ah....aa..aa..aa..aa.....aa..aa..aa..aa |
| Haa….aa..aa..aa..aa…..aa..aa..aa..aa…ha | Ah....aa..aa..aa..aa.....aa..aa..aa..aa...ha |
| Female | |
| Arimugham suvaiyaai mudindhadhadi | The initial introduction ended on a sweet note, |
| Anneram thannai manam marandhadhadi | At that very moment, the mind forgot itself completely. |
| Arimugham suvaiyaai mudindhadhadi | The initial introduction ended on a sweet note, |
| Anneram thannai manam marandhadhadi | At that very moment, the mind forgot itself completely. |
| Female | |
| Deviyar iruvar muruganukku | Lord Murugan has two consorts, |
| Thirumaal azhagan maruganukku | He is the nephew of the handsome Lord Vishnu. |
| Yenadi thozhi arivaayoo | Oh my dear friend, do you know this? |
| Enakkoor idam nee tharuvaayoo | Will you give me a place in your heart as well? |
| Enakkoor idam nee tharuvaayoo | Will you give me a place in your heart as well? |
ஹா ...ஆஆஆஆ......ஆஆஆஆ......
ஹா ...ஆஆஆஆ......ஆஆஆஆ......ஆஆஆஆ......ஹா
Ah....aa..aa..aa..aa.....aa..aa..aa..aa
Ah....aa..aa..aa..aa.....aa..aa..aa..aa...ha
தேவியர் இருவர் முருகனுக்கு
திருமால் அழகன் மருகனுக்கு
தேவியர் இருவர் முருகனுக்கு
திருமால் அழகன் மருகனுக்கு
Lord Murugan has two consorts (Valli and Deivayanai),
He is the nephew of the handsome Lord Vishnu.
Lord Murugan has two consorts,
He is the nephew of the handsome Lord Vishnu.
ஏனடி தோழி அறிவாயோ?
எனக்கோர் இடம் நீ தருவாயோ
எனக்கோர் இடம் நீ தருவாயோ
Oh my dear friend, do you know this?
Will you give me a place in your heart as well?
Will you give me a place in your heart as well?
ஹா ...ஆஆஆஆ......ஆஆஆஆ......
ஹா ...ஆஆஆஆ......ஆஆஆஆ......ஆஆஆஆ......ஹா
Ah....aa..aa..aa..aa.....aa..aa..aa..aa
Ah....aa..aa..aa..aa.....aa..aa..aa..aa...ha
கலைகளிலே அவன் மறைந்திருந்தான்
கை விரலில் அவன் பிறந்து வந்தான்
கலைகளிலே அவன் மறைந்திருந்தான்
கை விரலில் அவன் பிறந்து வந்தான்
He was hidden within the arts,
He came to life through the tips of fingers.
He was hidden within the arts,
He came to life through the tips of fingers.
இதயத்தை மெல்ல மெல்ல மீட்டி விட்டான்
என்னோடு தன்னை அவன் இணைத்து விட்டான்
இதயத்தை மெல்ல மெல்ல மீட்டி விட்டான்
என்னோடு தன்னை அவன் இணைத்து விட்டான்
Gently, he strummed the strings of my heart,
He entwined his essence completely with mine.
Gently, he strummed the strings of my heart,
He entwined his essence completely with mine.
தேவியர் இருவர் முருகனுக்கு
திருமால் அழகன் மருகனுக்கு
ஏனடி தோழி அறிவாயோ?
எனக்கோர் இடம் நீ தருவாயோ
எனக்கோர் இடம் நீ தருவாயோ
Lord Murugan has two consorts,
He is the nephew of the handsome Lord Vishnu.
Oh my dear friend, do you know this?
Will you give me a place in your heart as well?
Will you give me a place in your heart as well?
ஒரு முகம் அவனை உணர்ந்ததடி
இரு முகம் ஒன்றாய்க் கலந்ததடி
ஒரு முகம் அவனை உணர்ந்ததடி
இரு முகம் ஒன்றாய்க் கலந்ததடி
One face felt and recognized him,
Two faces merged into one unified soul.
One face felt and recognized him,
Two faces merged into one unified soul.
ஹா ...ஆஆஆஆ......ஆஆஆஆ......
ஹா ...ஆஆஆஆ......ஆஆஆஆ......ஆஆஆஆ......ஹா
Ah....aa..aa..aa..aa.....aa..aa..aa..aa
Ah....aa..aa..aa..aa.....aa..aa..aa..aa...ha
அறிமுகம் சுவையாய் முடிந்ததடி
அந்நேரம் தன்னை மனம் மறந்ததடி
அறிமுகம் சுவையாய் முடிந்ததடி
அந்நேரம் தன்னை மனம் மறந்ததடி
The initial introduction ended on a sweet note,
At that very moment, the mind forgot itself completely.
The initial introduction ended on a sweet note,
At that very moment, the mind forgot itself completely.
தேவியர் இருவர் முருகனுக்கு
திருமால் அழகன் மருகனுக்கு
ஏனடி தோழி அறிவாயோ?
எனக்கோர் இடம் நீ தருவாயோ
எனக்கோர் இடம் நீ தருவாயோ..
Lord Murugan has two consorts,
He is the nephew of the handsome Lord Vishnu.
Oh my dear friend, do you know this?
Will you give me a place in your heart as well?
Will you give me a place in your heart as well?
Haa….aa..aa..aa..aa…..aa..aa..aa..aa
Ah....aa..aa..aa..aa.....aa..aa..aa..aa
Haa….aa..aa..aa..aa…..aa..aa..aa..aa…ha
Ah....aa..aa..aa..aa.....aa..aa..aa..aa...ha
Deviyar iruvar muruganukku
Lord Murugan has two consorts (Valli and Deivayanai),
Thirumaal azhagan maruganukku
He is the nephew of the handsome Lord Vishnu.
Deviyar iruvar muruganukku
Lord Murugan has two consorts,
Thirumaal azhagan maruganukku
He is the nephew of the handsome Lord Vishnu.
Yenadi thozhi arivaayoo
Oh my dear friend, do you know this?
Enakkoor idam nee tharuvaayoo
Will you give me a place in your heart as well?
Enakkoor idam nee tharuvaayoo
Will you give me a place in your heart as well?
Haa….aa..aa..aa..aa…..aa..aa..aa..aa
Ah....aa..aa..aa..aa.....aa..aa..aa..aa
Haa….aa..aa..aa..aa…..aa..aa..aa..aa…ha
Ah....aa..aa..aa..aa.....aa..aa..aa..aa...ha
Kalaigalilae avan maraindhirundhaan
He was hidden within the arts,
Kai viralil avan pirandhu vandhaan
He came to life through the tips of fingers.
Kalaigalilae avan maraindhirundhaan
He was hidden within the arts,
Kai viralil avan pirandhu vandhaan
He came to life through the tips of fingers.
Idhayathai mella mella meeti vittaan
Gently, he strummed the strings of my heart,
Ennodu thannai avan inaithu vittaan
He entwined his essence completely with mine.
Idhayathai mella mella meeti vittaan
Gently, he strummed the strings of my heart,
Ennodu thannai avan inaithu vittaan
He entwined his essence completely with mine.
Deviyar iruvar muruganukku
Lord Murugan has two consorts,
Thirumaal azhagan maruganukku
He is the nephew of the handsome Lord Vishnu.
Yenadi thozhi arivaayoo
Oh my dear friend, do you know this?
Enakkoor idam nee tharuvaayoo
Will you give me a place in your heart as well?
Enakkoor idam nee tharuvaayoo
Will you give me a place in your heart as well?
Oru mugam avanai unarndhathadi
One face felt and recognized him,
Iru mugam ondraai kalandhadhadi
Two faces merged into one unified soul.
Oru mugam avanai unarndhathadi
One face felt and recognized him,
Iru mugam ondraai kalandhadhadi
Two faces merged into one unified soul.
Haa….aa..aa..aa..aa…..aa..aa..aa..aa
Ah....aa..aa..aa..aa.....aa..aa..aa..aa
Haa….aa..aa..aa..aa…..aa..aa..aa..aa…ha
Ah....aa..aa..aa..aa.....aa..aa..aa..aa...ha
Arimugham suvaiyaai mudindhadhadi
The initial introduction ended on a sweet note,
Anneram thannai manam marandhadhadi
At that very moment, the mind forgot itself completely.
Arimugham suvaiyaai mudindhadhadi
The initial introduction ended on a sweet note,
Anneram thannai manam marandhadhadi
At that very moment, the mind forgot itself completely.
Deviyar iruvar muruganukku
Lord Murugan has two consorts,
Thirumaal azhagan maruganukku
He is the nephew of the handsome Lord Vishnu.
Yenadi thozhi arivaayoo
Oh my dear friend, do you know this?
Enakkoor idam nee tharuvaayoo
Will you give me a place in your heart as well?
Enakkoor idam nee tharuvaayoo
Will you give me a place in your heart as well?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classical-style song from 'Kalaikoil' expresses the deep love and spiritual devotion of a woman towards her beloved musician/artist. Using mythological imagery, she compares her beloved to Lord Murugan, who has two consorts, playfully asking her friend if there is a place for her alongside him. She describes how his music and artistic touch brought life to hidden beauty through his fingertips, gently playing the strings of her heart and merging their souls into one. The song celebrates the magical moment of introduction and connection where love elevates art, causing the mind to forget itself in pure bliss and devotion. Set to Carnatic melodies by Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy, P. Susheela's rendition captures the elegance and subtle playfulness of Kannadasan's lyrics.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Kai viralil avan pirandhu vandhaan”
Compares the beloved musician to Lord Murugan and his artistic talent as life born through fingertips.
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Idhayathai mella mella meeti vittaan”
The word 'mella' is repeated twice to emphasize the gentle and delicate manner of strumming the heart.
Edugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Arimugham suvaiyaai mudindhadhadi / Anneram thannai manam marandhadhadi”
Rhyming of the second letter 'ri' in 'Arimugham' and 'Anneram'.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Deviyar iruvar muruganukku”
Refrain repeated throughout the song to anchor the thematic parallel between Lord Murugan and the protagonist's love interest.
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Trivia
'Kalaikoil' (1964) was directed by C. V. Sridhar and featured Gemini Ganesan and Savitri. The film is celebrated for its art-and-music centric storyline, with classic compositions by the legendary duo Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy. This song highlights P. Susheela's masterful classical vocal control and features timeless lyrics by Kannadasan that blend mythological motifs with romantic devotion and romance.
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