- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. B. Sreenivas
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Hello Mister Zamindar
- Movie release year
- 1965
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Aug 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
In 'Kaadhal Nilave', the protagonist sings a gentle and melancholic lullaby to his beloved Radha, reassuring her to sleep peacefully without any worries. He reflects on his sleepless waiting, comparing his restless mind to an ever-flowing river, and laments how his heart aches after her departure despite his singing songs of love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Odum nadhiyinai polae”
The lover's continuous, sleepless wait is compared to a flowing river that never stops ('Odum nadhiyinai polae').
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Kaadhal nilavae”
The beloved Radha is metaphorically addressed as the 'moon of love' ('Kaadhal nilavae').
Anaphora / Repetition
“Nimmadhiyaaga thoongu”
The repetition of 'Nimmadhiyaaga thoongu' emphasizes the tender solace and desire for the beloved to rest without pain.
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Trivia
This iconic song from 'Hello Mister Zamindar' (1965) features music composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy, with lyrics by Kaviarasu Kannadasan and vocals by T. M. Soundararajan.
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