Idhu Ilamai
From Kai Pidithaval · 1978
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Kai Pidithaval1978
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Idhu ilamai kaala iravu | This is a night of youthful time, |
| Angu inimai konjum nilavu | There, the moon babbles with sweetness. |
| Idhu ilamai kaala iravu | This is a night of youthful time, |
| Angu inimai konjum nilavu | There, the moon babbles with sweetness. |
| Idhil innum enna ninaivu | What more lingering thoughts could there be in this? |
| Sugam irandu perin uravu | Pleasure lies in the bond between two souls. |
| Female | |
| Idhu ilamai kaala iravu | This is a night of youthful time, |
| Angu inimai konjum nilavu | There, the moon babbles with sweetness. |
| Female | |
| Agalyai kadhaiyai enni | Dwelling upon the tale of Ahalya, |
| Thunaiyai marakkalaamaa | Is it right to forget one's companion? |
| Idhu munivan kaalamalla | This is no longer the era of ancient sages, |
| Sriraman thoodhu sella | For Lord Rama to send an emissary. |
| Intha velli nilaavinai paarungalaen | Look at this shining silver moon, |
| Antha palliyilae kadhai ezhuthungalaen | And write a romance inside that bed chamber. |
| Female | |
| Idhu ilamai kaala iravu | This is a night of youthful time, |
| Angu inimai konjum nilavu | There, the moon babbles with sweetness. |
| Female | |
| Oodal sirithu neram | A lover's quarrel lasts only a brief moment, |
| Koodal adhigamaagum | Leading to even greater intimacy and union. |
| Naan swaami swwaami endru | Calling out 'My Lord, My Lord', |
| Sila mozhigal ulara vendum | I should babble a few tender words. |
| Nam nenjukku nimmathi palliyarai | The bed chamber brings peace to our hearts, |
| Un nenjinil naan ullavarai | As long as I live within your heart. |
| Female | |
| Idhu ilamai kaala iravu | This is a night of youthful time, |
| Angu inimai konjum nilavu | There, the moon babbles with sweetness. |
இது இளமைக் கால இரவு
அங்கு இனிமை கொஞ்சும் நிலவு
இது இளமைக் கால இரவு
அங்கு இனிமை கொஞ்சும் நிலவு
இதில் இன்னும் என்ன நினைவு
சுகம் இரண்டு பேரின் உறவு........
This is a night of youthful time,
There, the moon babbles with sweetness.
This is a night of youthful time,
There, the moon babbles with sweetness.
What more lingering thoughts could there be in this?
Pleasure lies in the bond between two souls.
இது இளமைக் கால இரவு
அங்கு இனிமை கொஞ்சும் நிலவு
This is a night of youthful time,
There, the moon babbles with sweetness.
கதைகள் கவிதையாகும்
கவிதை கதைகளாகும்
இந்த உலகம் எங்கு போகும்
என் உரிமை எங்கு போகும்
இரு கைப்பிடித்தவள் போல் சுகமில்லையே
இதில் கற்பனை என்பது நிஜமில்லையே
Dwelling upon the tale of Ahalya,
Is it right to forget one's companion?
This is no longer the era of ancient sages,
For Lord Rama to send an emissary.
Look at this shining silver moon,
And write a romance inside that bed chamber.
இது இளமைக் கால இரவு
அங்கு இனிமை கொஞ்சும் நிலவு
This is a night of youthful time,
There, the moon babbles with sweetness.
அகல்யை கதையை எண்ணி
துணையை மறக்கலாமா
இது முனிவன் காலமல்ல
ஸ்ரீராமன் தூது செல்ல
இந்த வெள்ளி நிலாவினைப் பாருங்களேன்
அந்தப் பள்ளியிலே கதை எழுந்துங்களேன்
A lover's quarrel lasts only a brief moment,
Leading to even greater intimacy and union.
Calling out 'My Lord, My Lord',
I should babble a few tender words.
The bed chamber brings peace to our hearts,
As long as I live within your heart.
இது இளமைக் கால இரவு
அங்கு இனிமை கொஞ்சும் நிலவு
This is a night of youthful time,
There, the moon babbles with sweetness.
ஊடல் சிறிது நேரம்
கூடல் அதிகமாகும்
நான் ஸ்வாமி ஸ்வாமி என்று
சில மொழிகள் உளற வேண்டும்
நம் நெஞ்சுக்கு நிம்மதி பள்ளியறை
உன் நெஞ்சினிலே நான் உள்ளவரை
இது இளமைக் கால இரவு
அங்கு இனிமை கொஞ்சும் நிலவு
Idhu ilamai kaala iravu
This is a night of youthful time,
Angu inimai konjum nilavu
There, the moon babbles with sweetness.
Idhu ilamai kaala iravu
This is a night of youthful time,
Angu inimai konjum nilavu
There, the moon babbles with sweetness.
Idhil innum enna ninaivu
What more lingering thoughts could there be in this?
Sugam irandu perin uravu
Pleasure lies in the bond between two souls.
Idhu ilamai kaala iravu
This is a night of youthful time,
Angu inimai konjum nilavu
There, the moon babbles with sweetness.
Agalyai kadhaiyai enni
Dwelling upon the tale of Ahalya,
Thunaiyai marakkalaamaa
Is it right to forget one's companion?
Idhu munivan kaalamalla
This is no longer the era of ancient sages,
Sriraman thoodhu sella
For Lord Rama to send an emissary.
Intha velli nilaavinai paarungalaen
Look at this shining silver moon,
Antha palliyilae kadhai ezhuthungalaen
And write a romance inside that bed chamber.
Idhu ilamai kaala iravu
This is a night of youthful time,
Angu inimai konjum nilavu
There, the moon babbles with sweetness.
Oodal sirithu neram
A lover's quarrel lasts only a brief moment,
Koodal adhigamaagum
Leading to even greater intimacy and union.
Naan swaami swwaami endru
Calling out 'My Lord, My Lord',
Sila mozhigal ulara vendum
I should babble a few tender words.
Nam nenjukku nimmathi palliyarai
The bed chamber brings peace to our hearts,
Un nenjinil naan ullavarai
As long as I live within your heart.
Idhu ilamai kaala iravu
This is a night of youthful time,
Angu inimai konjum nilavu
There, the moon babbles with sweetness.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Idhu Ilamai Kaala Iravu' from the movie Kai Pidithaval (1978) is a seductive and romantic track sung by a woman to her lover on a moonlit night. She encourages him to leave behind hesitation, distant philosophical thoughts, and ancient mythic tales like that of Ahalya, reminding him that they live in the present moment where youth and love should be celebrated together. Through playful imagery, she describes how small misunderstandings (oodal) only heighten passion (koodal). The bed chamber serves as a peaceful sanctuary for their love, and she expresses her desire to surrender completely in his affection, celebrating the intimacy between two united hearts under the gentle moonlight.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Oodal sirithu neram / Koodal adhigamaagum”
The second letters of 'Oodal' and 'Koodal' rhyme, creating rhythmic harmony.
Mythological Allusion (Puranic Reference)
“Agalyai kadhaiyai enni / Thunaiyai marakkalaamaa”
Kannadasan references the story of Ahalya and Sage Gautama from the Ramayana to contrast ancient ascetic times with present-day romance.
Personification
“Angu inimai konjum nilavu”
The moon is personified as 'konjum', meaning it babbles or caresses playfully with sweetness.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Intha velli nilaavinai paarungalaen / Antha palliyilae kadhai ezhuthungalaen”
Lines end with matching rhyming suffixes like 'paarungalaen' and 'ezhuthungalaen'.
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Trivia
Composed by the musical duo Shankar-Ganesh and penned by Kannadasan, this track stands out for S. Janaki's sensuous vocal expression. Her ability to convey subtle emotional nuances and intimate whispers in songs like this established her as one of the premier playback singers for romantic solos in 1970s Tamil cinema.
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