- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Thambikku Entha Ooru
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Mar 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Kaadhalin Deepam Ondru' is a classic romantic Tamil song from the film 'Thambikku Entha Ooru' (1984). The song expresses the profound joy, transformation, and trance brought about by love. The protagonist describes how his beloved lit a flame of love in his heart, turning every passing day into a unique experience and transforming his inner self where he ultimately finds himself in her.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Kaadhalin deepam ondru”
'Kaadhalin deepam' compares love directly to a lamp/light that illuminates the heart.
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Oodalil vandha sondham / Koodalil kanda inbam”
Rhyming of the second letter 'd' in 'Oodalil' and 'Koodalil'.
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Ennai naan thedi thedi”
Repetition of the initial 't' sound in 'thedi thedi'.
Hyperbole / Imagery
“Kannilae kaandham vaitha”
'Kannilae kaandham vaitha' uses the vivid image of magnets in the eyes to describe magnetic, irresistible attraction.
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Trivia
Although listed with unknown credits in some song listings, 'Kaadhalin Deepam Ondru' was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, rendered by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, and penned by Panchu Arunachalam. Set in the Charukesi raga, it remains one of Rajinikanth's most iconic romantic melodies.
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