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Lyrics & meaning

Kaadhoram

From Kee · 2017

Lyricist
Thamarai
Singers
Vijay Prakash, Sinduri
Music director
Vishal Chandrasekhar
Details
Kee2017

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
KadhooramNear the ear
Moochu katru ondru reengaramA soft breath hums like a melody
SeiyudhaeIt creates a sound
KannooramAt the corner of the eyes
Soppanangal sindhi poongaatrilDreams scatter and in the gentle breeze
SerudhaeThey merge
Male
Alaadhiyaana thotramAn extraordinary appearance
Am mookinmaelae seetramAnger resting on that nose
Vinodhamaga yennai maatrudhaeTransforms me in a strange, magical way
Female
AagadhaeDo not let this happen
Kannai kollai kondu pogadhaeDo not rob me with your eyes
MunbilaeIn front of me
ThaangaadhaeI cannot bear it
Unnai parka venum vendaamaaShould my eyes wish to see you or not?
KangalaeOh eyes
Female
Meeraadha yellai meeriCrossing the boundaries that were never crossed
Kooraana sollai kooriSpeaking sharp words
Neraaga unnai sera paarkkirenI try to reach you directly
Chorus
Puyal mazhaiyinil siru ilaiyenaLike a tiny leaf in a stormy rain
Padhari nagarum ila manamThe young heart moves in a flutter
Sari thavarena irupuram manamTorn between right and wrong on either side
Savati yeduthu magizhndhidhumTaking joy in stepping carefully
Chorus
Oru kudaiyinil iru nadaiyenaLike two people walking under a single umbrella
Nadakkavaikka mazhaivarumThe rain comes to make us walk together
Vali orupuram sugam orupuramPain on one side, pleasure on the other
Idaiyinil agam midhipadumIn between, the inner soul gets trodden
Male
Nee thedavendum tholaindhu pogavaaShould I get lost so that you search for me?
Un kannin oram kanavaagavaaShould I become a dream at the edge of your eye?
Female :Nee korum vannam pennaaga maaravaaFemale: Shall I become a woman in the color you desire?
Maatraththil ondraai madi seravaaShall I rest on your lap as one with the change?
Male
Kannadi mun nindru nindruStanding repeatedly before the mirror
Ennai koorndhu paarkindrenI look at myself closely
Naan illaiyaeI am not there
Ennachudaa endru ennai kelvi ketkirenI ask myself, what happened to me dear?
Female :Vetkapattu verkkirenFemale: Blushing, I break into a sweat
Chorus
Puyal mazhaiyinil siru ilaiyenaLike a tiny leaf in a stormy rain
Padhari nagarum ila manamThe young heart moves in a flutter
Sari thavarena irupuram manamTorn between right and wrong on either side
Savati yeduthu magizhndhidhumTaking joy in stepping carefully
Chorus
Oru kudaiyinil iru nadaiyenaLike two people walking under a single umbrella
Nadakkavaikka mazhaivarumThe rain comes to make us walk together
Vali orupuram sugam orupuramPain on one side, pleasure on the other
Idaiyinil agam midhipadumIn between, the inner soul gets trodden
Female
Venmegam ondru vidhaanam maarudhuA white cloud changes its canopy
Vaanaththai vittu tharai serudhuLeaving the sky to reach the ground
Neerootru ondru nidhaanam aagudhuA water spring gains its calm rhythm
Tholmeedhu saaindhu anai podhuthuLeaning on the shoulder, creating a dam
Male
Engae endhan vaanavillai kaanavillaiWhere is my rainbow? It is nowhere to be seen
Endraengi vaan thedudhuLonging, the sky searches for it
Nee ingudhaan ulla sedhi kandu kondadhuIt celebrated the news that you are right here
Female : Vittu vittu sendradhuFemale: It went away in intermittent bursts
Chorus
Puyal mazhaiyinil siru ilaiyenaLike a tiny leaf in a stormy rain
Padhari nagarum ila manamThe young heart moves in a flutter
Sari thavarena irupuram manamTorn between right and wrong on either side
Savati yeduthu magizhndhidhumTaking joy in stepping carefully
Chorus
Oru kudaiyinil iru nadaiyenaLike two people walking under a single umbrella
Nadakkavaikka mazhaivarumThe rain comes to make us walk together
Vali orupuram sugam orupuramPain on one side, pleasure on the other
Idaiyinil agam midhipadumIn between, the inner soul gets trodden

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This poetic song captures the overwhelming emotions of falling in love and the inner turmoil it brings. The protagonist describes the tactile sensations of romance—a gentle breath near the ear, scattered dreams, and the captivating, fiery demeanor of the beloved. Love brings both ecstasy and confusion, causing the heart to flutter like a fragile leaf caught in a tempestuous rain.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Puyal mazhaiyinil siru ilaiyena

Compares the fluttering heart to a small leaf caught in a stormy rain ('Puyal mazhaiyinil siru ilaiyena').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Oru kudaiyinil iru nadaiyena

Metaphorically compares walking under one umbrella to two souls sharing the journey of romance.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Assonance)

Kadhooram / Kannooram

Repetition of starting phonetic sounds in words like 'Kadhooram' and 'Kannooram' to create rhythmic harmony.

Oxymoron / Antithesis

Vali orupuram sugam orupuram

Juxtaposition of opposing feelings 'Vali' (Pain) and 'Sugam' (Pleasure) on either side.

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Trivia

Written by acclaimed lyricist Thamarai, the song showcases her signature romantic imagery, blending vivid nature metaphors such as rain, clouds, and leaves with deep psychological reflections of a person in love.

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