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Lyrics & meaning

Kaadhalin Bimbam

From Raja Desingu · 1960

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Details
Raja Desingu1960

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Kaadhalin bimbam endhan kannil aadudhaeThe image of love dances in my eyes
Inbam kaanaadha ullam ondru thaalaamal indruA heart that has never known joy, unable to bear it today
Unnai naadidudhae pan paadidudhaeSeeks you out and sings a melody
Aa… aa…aa…aa…aa…aa…aa….aa…aa…aa…aa…Ah… ah… ah…
Female
Chu chu chuChu chu chu
Female
Kaadhalin bimbam endhan kannil aadudhaeThe image of love dances in my eyes
Inbam kaanaadha ullam ondru thaalaamal indruA heart that has never known joy, unable to bear it today
Unnai naadidudhae pan paadidudhaeSeeks you out and sings a melody
Female
Thaedi vandha thendral unnai naan maravaenaeI will never forget you, the southern breeze that came searching for me
Female
M humMm hum
Female
Thaedi vandha thendral unnai naan maravaenaeI will never forget you, the southern breeze that came searching for me
Thaen madhu sindhum idhazh inbam tharuvaenaeLips spilling sweet honey will give you bliss
Female
Ammaadi enakkaaOh my, for me?
Female
Thaen madhu sindhum idhazh inbam tharuvaenaeLips spilling sweet honey will give you bliss
Nee vaaraai endhan raajaa naan vaadaadha rojaaCome to me, my king, I am an unfading rose
Arugilae vaaraai endhan raajaa naan vaadaadha rojaaCome close, my king, I am an unfading rose
Podhum podhum ungal jaalamEnough, enough of your magic tricks
Mm…mmm…mm…mm…Mm… mmm…
Female
Kaadhalin bimbam endhan kannil aadudhaeThe image of love dances in my eyes
Inbam kaanaadha ullam ondru thaalaamal indruA heart that has never known joy, unable to bear it today
Unnai naadidudhae pan paadidudhaeSeeks you out and sings a melody
Female
Paesum kannai veesi ennai nee kavarndhaayaeYou captivated me by casting your expressive eyes
Female
Naanaa kavarndhaen…Was it really me who captivated you?
Female
Paesum kannai veesi yennai nee kavarndhaayaeYou captivated me by casting your expressive eyes
Aasaiyinaalae endhan anbil kalandhaayaeOut of desire, you merged with my love
Female
Kalandhaachaa adi aathae…Oh my goodness, did we really merge?
Female
Aasaiyinaalae endhan anbil kalandhaayaeOut of desire, you merged with my love
Nee vaaraai endhan raajaa naan vaadaadha rojaaCome to me, my king, I am an unfading rose
Arugilae vaaraai endhan raajaa naan vaadaadha rojaaCome close, my king, I am an unfading rose
Podhum podhum ungal jaalamEnough, enough of your magic tricks
Mm…mmm…mm…mm…Mm… mmm…
Female
Kaadhalin bimbam endhan kannil aadudhaeThe image of love dances in my eyes
Inbam kaanaadha ullam ondru thaalaamal indruA heart that has never known joy, unable to bear it today
Unnai naadidudhae pan paadidudhaeSeeks you out and sings a melody
Aa… aa…aa…aa…aa…aa…aa….aa…aa…aa…aa…Ah… ah… ah…

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Kaadhalin bimbam endhan kannil aadudhae is a playful romantic song from the historical film Raja Desingu (1960). The song depicts a heroine expressing her deep romantic affection and longing for her beloved king, stating how the reflection of love sways in her eyes and how her previously sorrowful heart now sings a sweet tune upon finding him.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Nee vaaraai endhan raajaa naan vaadaadha rojaa

The heroine directly compares herself to an unfading rose ('naan vaadaadha rojaa') waiting for her king.

Monai (Alliteration)

Kaadhalin bimbam endhan kannil aadudhae

Repetition of the initial 'Ka' / 'Ka' consonant sound across words in the line.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Unnai naadidudhae pan paadidudhae

Use of matching verbal endings like 'aadudhae' and 'paadidudhae' to create a rhythmic musical flow.

Sensory Imagery

Thaen madhu sindhum idhazh inbam tharuvaenae

The description of lips spilling sweet honey ('Thaen madhu sindhum idhazh') creates vivid visual and gustatory imagery.

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Trivia

Raja Desingu (1960), directed by T. R. Raghunath and starring M. G. Ramachandran and P. Bhanumathi, is based on the legendary ruler Desingu Raja of Gingee. The soundtrack was composed by G. Ramanathan, featuring lyrics by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass.

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