Kaadhal Ennum Kaaviyam
From Vatathukkul Chadhuram · 1978
- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- Jikki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Vatathukkul Chadhuram1978
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kaadhal ennum kaaviyam | Love is an epic poem |
| Kanni nenjin oviyam | A painting in a maiden's heart |
| Oraayiram paadalum paadumae | It sings a thousand songs |
| Mangai ullamae…ae…. varuvaan | A young woman's heart... he will come |
| Female | |
| Kaadhal ennum kaaviyam | Love is an epic poem |
| Kanni nenjin oviyam | A painting in a maiden's heart |
| Oraayiram paadalum paadumae | It sings a thousand songs |
| Mangai ullamae…ae…. varuvaan | A young woman's heart... he will come |
| Female | |
| Kaattraadum mundhaanai | When the pallu fluttering in the wind |
| Kadhai sollum podhu | Tells a story |
| Kavi paadi uraiyaada | To sing poetry and converse |
| Azhaithen unnai | I called out to you |
| Female | |
| Nadhiyoram malar thottam | The flower garden by the riverbank |
| Namakkaaga thaanae | Is it not just for us? |
| Vizhiyoram mozhi pesi uravaada vaa | Come to connect and converse with the corner of your eyes |
| Idhu thaan vayadhu | This is the age |
| Idhu thaan paruvam | This is the prime of youth |
| Idhu thaan uravu | This is the bond |
| Sugam nooraaga vendum | Happiness must multiply a hundredfold |
| Female | |
| Kaadhal ennum kaaviyam | Love is an epic poem |
| Kanni nenjin oviyam | A painting in a maiden's heart |
| Oraayiram paadalum paadumae | It sings a thousand songs |
| Mangai ullamae…ae…. varuvaan | A young woman's heart... he will come |
| Female | |
| Naam vaazha oru veedu | A home for us to live in |
| Amaithenae nenjil | I built inside my heart |
| Naam poga oru paadhai | A path for us to walk upon |
| Kanden kannil | I saw in my eyes |
| Female | |
| Kai kortthu selvomae | Let us walk holding hands |
| Ullaasa payanam | A joyful journey |
| Oru dheepam yetrungal | Light a bright lamp |
| Subamae sagunam | A auspicious sign of goodness |
| Idhu thaan vayadhu | This is the age |
| Idhu thaan paruvam | This is the prime of youth |
| Idhu thaan uravu | This is the bond |
| Sugam nooraaga vendum | Happiness must multiply a hundredfold |
| Female | |
| Kaadhal ennum kaaviyam | Love is an epic poem |
| Kanni nenjin oviyam | A painting in a maiden's heart |
| Oraayiram paadalum paadumae | It sings a thousand songs |
| Mangai ullamae…ae…. varuvaan | A young woman's heart... he will come |
காதல் என்னும் காவியம்
கன்னி நெஞ்சின் ஓவியம்
ஓராயிரம் பாடலும் பாடுமே
மங்கை உள்ளமே...ஏ... வருவான்
Love is an epic poem
A painting in a maiden's heart
It sings a thousand songs
A young woman's heart... he will come
காதல் என்னும் காவியம்
கன்னி நெஞ்சின் ஓவியம்
ஓராயிரம் பாடலும் பாடுமே
மங்கை உள்ளமே...ஏ... வருவான்
Love is an epic poem
A painting in a maiden's heart
It sings a thousand songs
A young woman's heart... he will come
காத்தாடும் முந்தானை
கதை சொல்லும் போது
கவி பாடி உரையாட
அழைத்தேன் உன்னை
When the pallu fluttering in the wind
Tells a story
To sing poetry and converse
I called out to you
நதியோரம் மலர் தோட்டம்
நமக்காகத்தானே
விழியோரம் மொழி பேசி உறவாட வா
இதுதான் வயது
இதுதான் பருவம்
இது தான் உறவு
சுகம் நூறாக வேண்டும்
The flower garden by the riverbank
Is it not just for us?
Come to connect and converse with the corner of your eyes
This is the age
This is the prime of youth
This is the bond
Happiness must multiply a hundredfold
நாம் வாழ ஒரு வீடு
அமைத்தேனே நெஞ்சில்
நாம் போக ஒரு பாதை
கண்டேன் கண்ணில்
Love is an epic poem
A painting in a maiden's heart
It sings a thousand songs
A young woman's heart... he will come
கை கோர்த்து செல்வோமே
உல்லாச பயணம்
ஒரு தீபம் ஏற்றுங்கள்
சுபமே சகுனம்
இது தான் வயது
இது தான் பருவம்
இது தான் உறவு
சுகம் நூறாக வேண்டும்
A home for us to live in
I built inside my heart
A path for us to walk upon
I saw in my eyes
காதல் என்னும் காவியம்
கன்னி நெஞ்சின் ஓவியம்
ஓராயிரம் பாடலும் பாடுமே
மங்கை உள்ளமே...ஏ... வருவான்
Let us walk holding hands
A joyful journey
Light a bright lamp
A auspicious sign of goodness
This is the age
This is the prime of youth
This is the bond
Happiness must multiply a hundredfold
Love is an epic poem
A painting in a maiden's heart
It sings a thousand songs
A young woman's heart... he will come
Kaadhal ennum kaaviyam
Love is an epic poem
Kanni nenjin oviyam
A painting in a maiden's heart
Oraayiram paadalum paadumae
It sings a thousand songs
Mangai ullamae…ae…. varuvaan
A young woman's heart... he will come
Kaadhal ennum kaaviyam
Love is an epic poem
Kanni nenjin oviyam
A painting in a maiden's heart
Oraayiram paadalum paadumae
It sings a thousand songs
Mangai ullamae…ae…. varuvaan
A young woman's heart... he will come
Kaattraadum mundhaanai
When the pallu fluttering in the wind
Kadhai sollum podhu
Tells a story
Kavi paadi uraiyaada
To sing poetry and converse
Azhaithen unnai
I called out to you
Nadhiyoram malar thottam
The flower garden by the riverbank
Namakkaaga thaanae
Is it not just for us?
Vizhiyoram mozhi pesi uravaada vaa
Come to connect and converse with the corner of your eyes
Idhu thaan vayadhu
This is the age
Idhu thaan paruvam
This is the prime of youth
Idhu thaan uravu
This is the bond
Sugam nooraaga vendum
Happiness must multiply a hundredfold
Kaadhal ennum kaaviyam
Love is an epic poem
Kanni nenjin oviyam
A painting in a maiden's heart
Oraayiram paadalum paadumae
It sings a thousand songs
Mangai ullamae…ae…. varuvaan
A young woman's heart... he will come
Naam vaazha oru veedu
A home for us to live in
Amaithenae nenjil
I built inside my heart
Naam poga oru paadhai
A path for us to walk upon
Kanden kannil
I saw in my eyes
Kai kortthu selvomae
Let us walk holding hands
Ullaasa payanam
A joyful journey
Oru dheepam yetrungal
Light a bright lamp
Subamae sagunam
A auspicious sign of goodness
Idhu thaan vayadhu
This is the age
Idhu thaan paruvam
This is the prime of youth
Idhu thaan uravu
This is the bond
Sugam nooraaga vendum
Happiness must multiply a hundredfold
Kaadhal ennum kaaviyam
Love is an epic poem
Kanni nenjin oviyam
A painting in a maiden's heart
Oraayiram paadalum paadumae
It sings a thousand songs
Mangai ullamae…ae…. varuvaan
A young woman's heart... he will come
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This romantic song depicts the tender feelings and desires of a young woman anticipating love. She compares love to a classic epic poem and a delicate painting etched onto her heart. Expressing her longing through nature imagery—such as riverbanks, blooming gardens, and the gentle breeze fluttering her saree—she invites her partner to embark on a beautiful journey of togetherness. The song celebrates youth, destiny, and the sweet promise of lifelong companionship.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaadhal ennum kaaviyam / Kanni nenjin oviyam”
Love is metaphorically equated to an epic poem (kaaviyam) and a painting (oviyam).
Anaphora (Adukku / Repetition)
“Idhu thaan vayadhu / Idhu thaan paruvam / Idhu thaan uravu”
Repetition of 'Idhu thaan' at the start of consecutive phrases builds rhythm and emphasis on the present romantic age.
Personification
“Kaattraadum mundhaanai / Kadhai sollum podhu”
The pallu fluttering in the wind is personified as telling a story.
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Trivia
'Vattathukkul Chadhuram' (1978) was directed by S. P. Muthuraman and features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Panchu Arunachalam. The song is known for its graceful melody and poetic depiction of maiden romance.
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