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Lyrics & meaning

Ilavenil Idhu Male

From Kadhal Rojavae · 2000

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Kadhal Rojavae
Movie release year
2000
Lyrics added on
5 Jan 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ilavaenil idhu vaigaasi maadham
Ilavaenil idhu vaigaasi maadham
Pudhu poovin idhazh thaen sindhudhu
Malai chaaral ingu menkaatru veesum
Mani thooral andha vaan sindhudhu
Suga naeram allavaa
Idhai naanum sollavaa
Madi oonjal aadavae
Mella vaa
Kaadhal rojaavae endrum panneeril
Ennai neeraattu ooo…
Ilavaenil idhu vaigaasi maadham
Pudhu poovin idhazh thaen sindhudhu
This is spring, the month of Vaikasi
This is spring, the month of Vaikasi
Fresh flower petals are spilling sweet nectar
A gentle breeze blows across the mountain slopes
The sky sprinkles a drizzle of pearl-like drops
Isn't this a time of sweet pleasure?
Do I even need to say it?
To swing gently on my lap,
Come to me softly...
My rose of love, forever in rosewater,
Bathe me, oh...
This is spring, the month of Vaikasi
Fresh flower petals are spilling sweet nectar
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic song captures the ecstasy and sensory beauty of spring in the Tamil month of Vaikasi. The speaker portrays nature in full bloom—fresh honey-dripping flowers, cool mountain breezes, and pearl-like rain showers—as a backdrop for deep romantic intimacy. The lyricist seamlessly blends elements of nature with sweet affection, inviting the beloved to share moments of tender closeness, comparing love itself to a delicate rose soaked in fragrant rosewater.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (உருவகம்)

Mani thooral andha vaan sindhudhu

Raindrops are metaphorically referred to as 'Mani' (pearls) spilling from the sky, enhancing the visual aesthetic.

Imagery (காட்சி உருவகம்)

Malai chaaral ingu menkaatru veesum

Creates vivid sensory imagery of gentle mountain mist, sweet flower petals, and cool breezes to evoke a romantic atmosphere.

End Rhyme (இயைபு)

Suga naeram allavaa / Idhai naanum sollavaa

The lines end with rhythmic, rhyming sounds 'allavaa' and 'sollavaa', creating a melodious flow.

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Trivia

The song features in the 2000 Tamil film 'Kadhal Rojavae', directed by K. Keyaar. The soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Muthulingam, sung beautifully by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra.

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