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Kaalamellam Adi Female

From Azhagarsamy · 1999

Lyricist: Pazhani Bharathi
Singer: Harini
Music director: Deva
Movie name: Azhagarsamy
Movie release year: 1999
Lyrics added on: 18 Oct 2021

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation

Kaalamellaam adi kaalamellaam

Ivan unnodu unnodu unnodu

Kanmaniyae yen sogangal

Un kannodu kannodu kannodu

Aanavam pol oru sumaiyillai

Anbinai poloru azhagillai

Paasamum nesamum ariyaamal

Vaazhvadhil thuliyum sugamillai

Kannil konjam anbai veithaal

Sutri sutri poonjolai

Anbu kaigal thottu paarthaal

Paalai kooda neeroodai

Kaalamellaam adi kaalamellaam

Ivan unnodu unnodu unnodu

Pookalin azhagu oru dhinamae

Poovaiyin azhagu sila dhinamae

Azhiyaadha azhagu anbinilae

Koondhalin azhagu udhirum varai

Gopura azhagu idiyum varai

Anbukku azhagu irudhi varai

Un manam unnaiyae dhooramaai veithathae

Adhu unakkindru uravaanadhaa

Sangeethamum sandhosamum

Anbu konda vaazhvil undu

Kandupudi pon maanae

Anbu konda nenjam podhum

Ezhai kooda seemaanae

Kaalamellaam adi kaalamellaam

Ivan unnodu unnodu unnodu

Veiyil varum munnae kudai pidithaan

Verthidum munnae visiri vittaan

Urangaamal kannum sivandhu vittaan

Unakkena thannai koduthu vittaan

Sudu mozhi sonnaai poruthu vittaan

Thaaiyaagi unnai jeyithu vittaan

Paaradi paingili kaadhalan sannidhi

Adhil oru deivam ivan allava

Unakkagavae ivan vaazhgiraan

Edharkaaga undhan vaazhkai nee solladi

Thani thani vaazhvin artham kedaiyadhadi

Kaalamellaam adi kaalamellaam

Ivan unnodu unnodu unnodu

Kanmaniyae yen sogangal

Un kannodu kannodu kannodu

Aanavam pol oru sumaiyillai

Anbinai poloru azhagillai

Paasamum nesamum ariyaamal

Vaazhvadhil thuliyum sugamillai

Kannil konjam anbai veithaal

Sutri sutri poonjolai

Anbu kaigal thottu paarthaal

Paalai kooda neeroodai

Kaalamellaam adi kaalamellaam

Ivan unnodu unnodu unnodu

All through life, oh all through life,

He will be with you, with you, with you.

My precious one, why is there sadness

In your eyes, in your eyes, in your eyes?

There is no burden like pride,

There is no beauty like love.

Without knowing affection and love,

There is not a trace of joy in living.

If you look with just a little love,

Everything around becomes a flower garden.

If gentle hands of love reach out and touch,

Even a desert turns into a flowing stream.

All through life, oh all through life,

He will be with you, with you, with you.

The beauty of flowers lasts only a day,

A woman's youth lasts only a few days,

The beauty that never fades is in love.

The beauty of hair lasts until it falls,

The beauty of a tower lasts until it crumbles,

The beauty of love lasts until the very end.

Your pride kept you distant from yourself,

Has your heart finally made peace today?

Melody and true happiness

Belong to a life filled with love,

Realize this, my golden deer.

A loving heart is more than enough,

Even a poor man becomes wealthy.

All through life, oh all through life,

He will be with you, with you, with you...

He held up an umbrella before the harsh sun came,

He fanned you before you even broke a sweat,

Staying awake through the nights, his eyes turned red,

He gave up himself completely for your sake.

You spoke harsh words, yet he bore it patiently,

Caring like a mother, he won your heart.

Look, my sweet bird, this is love's sacred shrine,

And isn't he the deity resting inside?

He lives only for you,

Tell me, what is the purpose of your life?

Living isolated apart holds no meaning at all.

All through life, oh all through life,

He will be with you, with you, with you.

My precious one, why is there sadness

In your eyes, in your eyes, in your eyes?

There is no burden like pride,

There is no beauty like love.

Without knowing affection and love,

There is not a trace of joy in living.

If you look with just a little love,

Everything around becomes a flower garden.

If gentle hands of love reach out and touch,

Even a desert turns into a flowing stream.

All through life, oh all through life,

He will be with you, with you, with you.

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Kaalamellaam is a soulful, philosophical song celebrating true, selfless love and devotion. It underscores that human life gains genuine meaning only when filled with affection and mutual care, contrasting transient physical attributes—such as youth, flower blossoms, or grand structures—with the enduring, permanent nature of love. The song urges the listener to realize that letting go of ego and arrogance opens up a life of joy and richness, making even a poor person feel like royalty. The singer highlights the hero's immense, maternal sacrifices—his constant care, endurance of harsh words, and selfless devotion. By encouraging the heroine to embrace this sacred bond, the lyrics convey that living in isolation or pride has no purpose, and that true happiness flourishes when love guides human relationships.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Aanavam pol oru sumaiyillai”

Compares arrogance to an unbearable heavy load.

Hyperbole / Imagery

“Paalai kooda neeroodai”

Illustrates how touch and vision of pure love can turn a barren desert into a flowing stream.

Contrast / Antithesis

“Koondhalin azhagu udhirum varai... Anbukku azhagu irudhi varai”

Contrasts temporary physical beauty (hair, architecture) with eternal love that lasts until the end.

Repetition / Epizeuxis

“Ivan unnodu unnodu unnodu”

Repetition of 'unnodu' and 'kannodu' creates a rhythmic emphasis on intimate companionship.

End Rhyme (Iyaibu)

“Veiyil varum munnae kudai pidithaan”

Rhyming endings 'pidithaan', 'vittaan', and 'poruthu vittaan' create a rhythmic harmony across lines.

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Trivia

This song from Azhagarsamy features music composed by Deva, with vocals by Harini and lyrics written by Pazhani Bharathi. It is widely praised for its deep philosophical lyricism on selfless love.

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