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Kaadhal Kadhai

From Edhaiyum Thangum Ithayam · 1962

Lyricist
M. K. Aathmanathan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
T. R. Pappa
Movie name
Edhaiyum Thangum Ithayam
Movie release year
1962
Lyrics added on
25 Mar 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kaadhal kadhai pesiduvom
Kaaviyangal paadiduvom
Needhi thavariyadhillai
Naangal ninaivai izhandhadhum illai
Kaadhal kadhai pesiduvom
Kaaviyangal paadiduvom
Needhi thavariyadhillai
Naangal ninaivai izhandhadhum illai
Haa…aaa..aaa..haa..aa..haa ..aaa
Mogana pudhu nilavai
Mugil maraitha nerathilum
Muthamida ninaithadhillai kannae
Mogana pudhu nilavai
Mugil maraitha nerathilum
Muthamida ninaithadhillai kannae
Murai thavari nadanthadhillai pennae
Needhi thavariyadhillai
Naangal ninaivai izhandhadhum illai
Pattaana maeniyil
Kaippattalae inikkum enbaar
Thottadhillai orupodhum kannae
Pattaana maeniyil
Kaippattalae inikkum enbaar
Thottadhillai orupodhum kannae
Kottum pani kaalathilum
Kulir vattum nerathilum
Kottum pani kaalathilum
Kulir vattum nerathilum
Otti uravadavillai ullasam thedavillai
Needhi thavariyadhillai
Naangal ninaivai izhandhadhum illai
Thedi vandha selvam enbaar
Thevittaadha amudham enbaar..haaa..aaa.aaa
Thedi vandha selvam enbaar
Thevittaadha amudham enbaar
Sindhai thadumaaravillai kannae
Padiduvaar aadiduvaar
Parigasam panniduvaar
Vedikkai seidhadhaal veredhum ninaithadhillai
Needhi thavariyadhillai
Naangal ninaivai izhandhadhum illai
Kaadhal kadhai pesiduvom
Kaaviyangal paadiduvom
Needhi thavariyadhillai
Naangal ninaivai izhandhadhum illai
We speak of love stories,
We sing poetic tales,
Yet we have never strayed from what is right,
Nor have we ever lost our self-control...
We speak of love stories,
We sing poetic tales,
Yet we have never strayed from what is right,
Nor have we ever lost our self-control.
Ha... aa... aa... Ha... aa... aa...
Even when the enchanting moon
Was hidden behind the clouds,
I never thought of stealing a kiss, my dear,
Even when the enchanting moon
Was hidden behind the clouds,
I never thought of stealing a kiss, my dear,
Nor did I ever cross the boundaries, my girl...
We have never strayed from what is right,
Nor have we ever lost our self-control...
On a body soft as silk,
They say even a touch of the hand feels sweet,
Yet I have never touched you, my dear,
On a body soft as silk,
They say even a touch of the hand feels sweet,
Yet I have never touched you, my dear.
Even in the biting winter chill,
And through the shivering cold,
Even in the biting winter chill,
And through the shivering cold,
We never drew close for intimacy, nor sought pleasure...
We have never strayed from what is right,
Nor have we ever lost our self-control...
They call it a treasure that comes seeking us,
They say it is sweet nectar that never cloys... Ha... aa... aa...
They call it a treasure that comes seeking us,
They say it is sweet nectar that never cloys,
Yet our minds never wavered, my dear.
We may sing and dance,
And engage in playful teasing,
But beyond harmless fun, we never thought of anything else.
We have never strayed from what is right,
Nor have we ever lost our self-control.
We speak of love stories,
We sing poetic tales...
Yet we have never strayed from what is right,
Nor have we ever lost our self-control.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classical song from Edhaiyum Thangum Ithayam (1962) emphasizes high moral character, self-restraint, and righteous love. The narrator reflects on remaining virtuous and maintaining dignity, never giving in to physical temptation or losing composure despite romantic atmosphere, darkness, cold weather, or playful teasing. The recurring chorus underscores that justice and moral consciousness have never faltered.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Mogana pudhu nilavai / Mugil maraitha nerathilum”

Use of similar initial consonant sounds in 'Mogana' and 'Mugil' creates melodic harmony.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Thedi vandha selvam enbaar / Thevittaadha amudham enbaar”

Comparing love and the beloved to wealth coming seeking one and non-cloying nectar.

Anaphora / Refrain

“Needhi thavariyadhillai / Naangal ninaivai izhandhadhum illai”

Repetition of the core moral refrain to emphasize noble character and discipline.

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Trivia

Edhaiyum Thangum Ithayam (1962) featured a screenplay written by C. N. Annadurai (Arignar Anna), former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Known for its strong moral tone and literary Tamil, the film featured music by T. R. Pappa and vocals by P. Susheela.

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