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Lyrics & meaning

Ilamai Vilaiyaduthe

From Kalyanam Oru Kaal Kattu · 1985

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
M. Lakshmi Narayanan
Details
Kalyanam Oru Kaal Kattu1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ilamai vilaiyadudhe aasai rajaYouthfulness plays around, oh beloved king
Inimai thunai theduthae kadhal rojaSweetness seeks a companion, oh rose of love
Ilamai vilaiyadudhe aasai rajaYouthfulness plays around, oh beloved king
Inimai thunai theduthae kadhal rojaSweetness seeks a companion, oh rose of love
Inba thaeril kaaman polae yeri vaa vaaCome, ride on the chariot of pleasure like the Lord of Love
Female
Ilamai vilaiyadudhe aasai rajaYouthfulness plays around, oh beloved king
Inimai thunai theduthae kadhal rojaSweetness seeks a companion, oh rose of love
Female
Poovai ival thaen vaazhaiThis maiden is a sweet honey-banana tree
Poothirukkum poonjolaiA blooming flower garden
Poovai ival thaen vaazhaiThis maiden is a sweet honey-banana tree
Poothirukkum poonjolaiA blooming flower garden
Muthu vizhi aanai muthamida vaa vaaIt is an order from pearl-like eyes, come to give a kiss
Muthu vizhi aanai muthamida vaa vaaIt is an order from pearl-like eyes, come to give a kiss
Paruvam unakaagave paruga vaaYouth is exclusively for you, come to sip and enjoy it
Paruvam unakaagave paruga vaaYouth is exclusively for you, come to sip and enjoy it
La la la la lala lalaLa la la la lala lala
La la la la lala lalaLa la la la lala lala
Female
Ilamai vilaiyadudhe aasai rajaYouthfulness plays around, oh beloved king
Inimai thunai theduthae kadhal rojaSweetness seeks a companion, oh rose of love
Female
Dhegam oru thaen ootruThis body is a spring of honey
Mogam tharum poongaatruA gentle flower breeze that induces desire
Dhegam oru thaen ootruThis body is a spring of honey
Mogam tharum poongaatruA gentle flower breeze that induces desire
Bodhai thanai oothu vegangalai kaattuPour the intoxication and show your passions
Bodhai thanai oothu vegangalai kaattuPour the intoxication and show your passions
Paruvam unakaagave paruga vaaYouth is exclusively for you, come to sip and enjoy it
Paruvam unakaagave paruga vaaYouth is exclusively for you, come to sip and enjoy it
La la la la lala lalaLa la la la lala lala
La la la la lala lalaLa la la la lala lala
Female
Ilamai vilaiyadudhe aasai rajaYouthfulness plays around, oh beloved king
Inimai thunai theduthae kadhal rojaSweetness seeks a companion, oh rose of love
Ilamai vilaiyadudhe aasai rajaYouthfulness plays around, oh beloved king
Inimai thunai theduthae kadhal rojaSweetness seeks a companion, oh rose of love
Inba thaeril kaaman polae yeri vaa vaaCome, ride on the chariot of pleasure like the Lord of Love
Female
Ilamai vilaiyadudhe aasai rajaYouthfulness plays around, oh beloved king
Inimai thunai theduthae kadhal rojaSweetness seeks a companion, oh rose of love

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Ilamai Vilaiyadudhe is a sensual and expressive romantic track from the 1985 movie Kalyanam Oru Kaal Kattu. Sung expressively by Vani Jayaram, the heroine beckons her beloved husband/lover to embrace the passion and romance of youth. She compares her youth and charm to a blossoming garden, a stream of honey, and sweet fruits, passionately surrendering herself to her partner. The song beautifully captures the mood of intimate romantic longing, framing the lover as Kamadeva (the god of love) riding a chariot of joy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Ilamai vilaiyadudhe aasai raja / Inimai thunai theduthae kadhal roja

The starting vowel 'I' is repeated at the beginning of adjacent lines, creating a rhythmic melodic cadence.

Ethukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Dhegam oru thaen ootru / Mogam tharum poongaatru

The second letter alignment 'ga' sound creates a smooth poetic harmony across lines.

Metaphor (Urvagam)

Dhegam oru thaen ootru

The woman's body is directly compared to a spring of honey ('thaen ootru') to signify sweetness and beauty.

Simile (Uvamai) & Mythological Allusion

Inba thaeril kaaman polae yeri vaa vaa

The lover is compared to Kaaman (Kamadeva, the Hindu god of love) using the comparative word 'polae' (like).

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Trivia

The film Kalyanam Oru Kaal Kattu (1985) features a soundtrack composed by M. Lakshmi Narayanan with lyrics penned by veteran lyricist Muthulingam. Sung by legendary playback singer Vani Jayaram, this song remains an understated mid-80s sensuous track known for its poetic Tamil imagery.

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