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Lyrics & meaning

Ilavenil Idhu Male

From Kadhal Rojavae · 2000

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
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Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Ilavaenil idhu vaigaasi maadhamThis is springtime, the month of Vaikasi
Ilavaenil idhu vaigaasi maadhamThis is springtime, the month of Vaikasi
Pudhu poovin idhazh thaen sindhudhuThe petals of fresh flowers spill nectar
Malai chaaral ingu menkaatru veesumA gentle breeze blows here along with mountain mist
Mani thooral andha vaan sindhudhuThe sky above spills a shower of pearl drops
Male
Suga naeram allavaaIs this not a time of pure bliss?
Idhai naanum sollavaaShall I express this to you?
Madi oonjal aadavaeTo swing on the swing of my lap
Mella vaaCome softly to me
Male
Kaadhal rojaavae endrum panneerilOh rose of love, forever in rosewater
Ennai neeraattu ooo…Bathe me gently, oh...
Male
Ilavaenil idhu vaigaasi maadhamThis is springtime, the month of Vaikasi
Pudhu poovin idhazh thaen sindhudhuThe petals of fresh flowers spill nectar

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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