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Lyrics & meaning

Edho Ninaivugal

From Agal Vilakku · 1979

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
K. J. Yesudas, S. P. Sailaja
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Agal Vilakku1979

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Yedho ninaivugal kanavugalSome memories and dreams
Manadhilae malarudhaeAre blossoming in the heart
Kaaveri ootraagavaeLike the perennial spring of Kaveri
Kaatrodu kaatraagavaeBlending with the wind like breeze itself
Dhinam kaanbadhu thaanIs what I behold every day
Yedhoo….Something...
Female
Ninaivugal kanavugalMemories and dreams
Manadhilae malarudhaeAre blossoming in the heart
Kaaveri ootraagavaeLike the perennial spring of Kaveri
Kaatrodu kaatraagavaeBlending with the wind like breeze itself
Dhinam kaanbadhu thaanIs what I behold every day
Yedhoo….Something...
Female
Maarbinil naanumUpon your chest, I too
Maaraamal serumWill embrace unceasingly
Kaalam thaan vendum mm..mm..mmI long for such a time, mm..mm..mm
Vaan veli engumAcross the vast skies
En kaadhal geethamMy song of love
Vaazhum naal vendum mm..mm..mmI long for days when it lives on, mm..mm..mm
Female
Thevaigal ellaamAll desires
Theeraadha neramIn a time that never ends
Dhevan nee vendumI need you, my divine love
Serum naal vendumI need the day of our union
Male
Yedho ninaivugal kanavugalSome memories and dreams
Manadhilae malarudhaeAre blossoming in the heart
Kaaveri ootraagavaeLike the perennial spring of Kaveri
Kaatrodu kaatraagavaeBlending with the wind like breeze itself
Dhinam kaanbadhu thaanIs what I behold every day
Yedhoo….Something...
Male
Naadiya sondhamThe kinship I sought
Naan kaanum bandhamThe bond I behold
Inbam perinbam mm..mm..mmJoy, supreme bliss mm..mm..mm
Naaloru vannamA new hue every day
Naan kaanum ennamThe vision I perceive
Aahaa aanandham mm..mm..mmAh, pure joy mm..mm..mm
Male
Kaatrinil sellumTraveling in the wind
En kaadhal ennamMy thoughts of love
Yengum ennaalumYearning forever and always
Yekkam ullaadumLonging dances deep within
Female
YedhoSomething
Male :NinaivugalMale: Memories
Female :KanavugalFemale: Dreams
Male :ManadhilaeMale: In the heart
Female : MalarudhaeFemale: Are blossoming
Male & Female :Male & Female:
Kaaveri ootraagavaeLike the perennial spring of Kaveri
Kaatrodu kaatraagavae…Blending with the wind like breeze itself...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Yedho Ninaivugal Kanavugal' from Agal Vilakku (1979) is a timeless romantic track expressing the tender emergence of love. The lyrics depict memories and cherished dreams blossoming continuously in the heart, flowing gracefully like the spring waters of the Kaveri river and mingling naturally with the wind. The lovers express their deep emotional connection, longing for a forever togetherness where their love song echoes across the open sky. Filled with yearning, bliss, and devotion, the song vividly conveys how love transforms everyday life into a celebration of supreme joy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Kaaveri ootraagavae

Compares the continuous flow of romantic memories in the heart to the natural spring of the river Kaveri.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Kaatrodu kaatraagavae

Compares the seamless union of two lovers' thoughts to wind merging effortlessly into the wind.

Alliteration (Monaai)

Naadiya sondham / Naan kaanum bandham

Repetition of the 'Na' sound at the beginning of words for rhythmic harmony.

Rhyme (Edhugai)

Maarbinil naanum / Maaraamal serum

Repetition of the second consonant sound 'r' across consecutive lines.

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Trivia

Agal Vilakku (1979) was based on the famous Tamil novel of the same name written by Mu. Varadarajan. The music for the film was composed by maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Gangai Amaran, and vocals rendered delightfully by K.J. Yesudas and S. Janaki.

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