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Lyrics & meaning

Gayathiri Ketkum

From Kakkai Siraginilae · 2000

Lyricist
R. V. Udhaya Kumar
Singers
Bhavatharani, Unnikrishnan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Kakkai Siraginilae
Movie release year
2000
Lyrics added on
8 Jan 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Gayathiri ketkum
Oru maaya thirai vilagum
Idhu pon maalai adiyo
Thoonda thiri eriyum
Adhil kaadhal oli theriyum
Idhu yaar velai adiyo
Vaarathil or naal unnaal viradham
Vaalibam vandhu vandhu vaattudhadiyo
Gayathiri ketkum
Oru maaya thirai vilagum
Idhu pon maalai adiyo
Thoonda thiri eriyum
Adhil kaadhal oli theriyum
Idhu yaar velai adiyo
Aanandhoori azhagu thoori
Aadum dhevadhai yaar magalo
Mega thoori ennai theendi
Paadum manmadhan yaar ivano
Minnalilae vagidedutha
Pon uruvam idhuvo
Pinnalukku minminiyai
Soodi varum azhago
Gandharva raagam
Ketkindra neram
Aanandham ammamma
Gayathiri ketkum
Oru maaya thirai vilagum
Idhu pon maalai adiyo
Thoonda thiri eriyum
Adhil kaadhal oli theriyum
Idhu yaar velai adiyo
Vaarathil or naal
Unnaal viradham
Vaalibam vandhu vandhu vaattudhadiyo
Gayathiri ketkum
Oru maaya thirai vilagum
Idhu pon maalai adiyo
Vaanil thondrum varna jaalam
Endha oviyan theettiyadho
Vaanampaadi paadum paadal
Endha paingili solliyadho
Sooriyanin sandhadhiyil
Vandhavan thaan ivano
Vennilavin kai pidikka
Sammadham thandhavano
Vaiyagam yaavum vaazhndhidum kaalam
Aanandham ammamma
Gayathiri ketkum
Oru maaya thirai vilagum
Male :Idhu pon maalai adiyo
Female :Thoonda thiri eriyum
Adhil kaadhal oli theriyum
Male :Idhu yaar velai adiyo
Vaarathil or naal
Female :Unnaal viradham
Male :Vaalibam vandhu vandhu
Female :Vaattudhadiyo
Gayathiri ketkum
Oru maaya thirai vilagum
Male :Idhu pon maalai adiyo
Female :Thoonda thiri eriyum
Adhil kaadhal oli theriyum
Male :Idhu yaar velai adiyo
As the Gayatri chant is heard,
A magical curtain parts.
Is this a golden evening, my dear?
An untouched wick burns bright,
And the light of love glows in it.
Whose doing is this, my dear?
One day every week, I fast because of you,
As youthfulness keeps tormenting me.
As the Gayatri chant is heard,
A magical curtain parts.
Is this a golden evening, my dear?
An untouched wick burns bright,
And the light of love glows in it.
Whose doing is this, my dear?
On a joyful swing, a lovely swing,
Whose daughter is this swinging angel?
Touched by a soft cloud-brush,
Who is this singing god of love?
With her hair parted like lightning,
Is this that golden beauty?
Adorning her braid
With glowing fireflies, what a beauty!
When a Gandharva melody
Is heard at this hour,
Oh my, what pure joy!
As the Gayatri chant is heard,
A magical curtain parts.
Is this a golden evening, my dear?
An untouched wick burns bright,
And the light of love glows in it.
Whose doing is this, my dear?
One day a week,
A fast because of you,
As youthfulness keeps tormenting me.
As the Gayatri chant is heard,
A magical curtain parts.
Is this a golden evening, my dear?
The magical display of colors in the sky,
Which artist painted it?
The song sung by the skylark,
Which green parrot taught it?
Born in the lineage of the Sun,
Is he the one who has come?
To hold the hand of the shining moon,
Is he the one who gave his consent?
In this lifetime lived upon the earth,
Oh my, what pure joy!
As the Gayatri chant is heard,
A magical curtain parts.
Male: Is this a golden evening, my dear?
Female: An untouched wick burns bright,
And the light of love glows in it.
Male: Whose doing is this, my dear?
One day a week,
Female: Fasting because of you,
Male: Youth keeps returning,
Female: And tormenting me!
As the Gayatri chant is heard,
A magical curtain parts.
Male: Is this a golden evening, my dear?
Female: An untouched wick burns bright,
And the light of love glows in it.
Male: Whose doing is this, my dear?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Gayathiri Ketkum' from the movie 'Kakkai Siraginilae' (2000) is a romantic duet expressing the wonder, joy, and passionate yearning of young love. The couple compares their deep feelings to divine and natural phenomena, such as magical curtains lifting upon hearing chants, golden evenings, celestial music, and vibrant colors in the sky. The lyrics weave traditional romantic imagery with spiritual metaphors to highlight how love transforms their perception of the world into pure bliss.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

“Oru maaya thirai vilagum / Idhu pon maalai adiyo”

'Maaya thirai' (magical curtain) and 'Pon maalai' (golden evening) serve as metaphors for the mysterious and precious nature of emerging love.

Rhyme and Assonance (Edukai & Monai)

“Aanandhoori azhagu thoori”

The song heavily uses initial and internal Tamil rhyme patterns like 'Aanandhoori' and 'azhagu thoori', creating a rhythmic musicality.

Rhetorical Questions (Vinaa Ani)

“Endha oviyan theettiyadho / Endha paingili solliyadho”

The lyricist uses poetic questioning ('Endha oviyan theettiyadho', 'Endha paingili solliyadho') to emphasize nature's inexplicable beauty and love's wonders.

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Trivia

'Kakkai Siraginilae' (2000), directed by P. Vasu and starring Parthiban and Abhirami, features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The song 'Gayathiri Ketkum' is praised for its rich classical melodic structure blended with romantic lyricism by R.V. Udhaya Kumar.

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