Kaalamellam Adi Female
From Azhagarsamy · 1999
- Lyricist
- Pazhani Bharathi
- Singer
- Harini
- Music director
- Deva
- Details
- Azhagarsamy1999
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kaalamellaam adi kaalamellaam | All lifetime, oh dear, all lifetime |
| Ivan unnodu unnodu unnodu | He will be with you, with you, with you |
| Kanmaniyae yen sogangal | Oh precious eye, why are my sorrows |
| Un kannodu kannodu kannodu | With your eyes, with your eyes, with your eyes? |
| Female | |
| Aanavam pol oru sumaiyillai | There is no burden like arrogance |
| Anbinai poloru azhagillai | There is no beauty like love |
| Paasamum nesamum ariyaamal | Without knowing affection and bond |
| Vaazhvadhil thuliyum sugamillai | There is not a drop of joy in living |
| Female | |
| Kannil konjam anbai veithaal | If you place a little love in your eyes |
| Sutri sutri poonjolai | Everything around becomes a flower garden |
| Anbu kaigal thottu paarthaal | If loving hands touch and feel |
| Paalai kooda neeroodai | Even a desert becomes a stream of water |
| Female | |
| Kaalamellaam adi kaalamellaam | All lifetime, oh dear, all lifetime |
| Ivan unnodu unnodu unnodu | He will be with you, with you, with you |
| Female | |
| Pookalin azhagu oru dhinamae | The beauty of flowers lasts for just one day |
| Poovaiyin azhagu sila dhinamae | The beauty of a woman lasts for a few days |
| Azhiyaadha azhagu anbinilae | Immutable beauty lies in love |
| Female | |
| Koondhalin azhagu udhirum varai | Hair's beauty lasts until it falls off |
| Gopura azhagu idiyum varai | Tower's beauty lasts until it crumbles |
| Anbukku azhagu irudhi varai | Love's beauty lasts until the very end |
| Un manam unnaiyae dhooramaai veithathae | Your mind kept you at a distance from yourself |
| Adhu unakkindru uravaanadhaa | Has it now become kin to you? |
| Female | |
| Sangeethamum sandhosamum | Music and happiness |
| Anbu konda vaazhvil undu | Exist in a life filled with love |
| Kandupudi pon maanae | Realize it, golden deer! |
| Anbu konda nenjam podhum | Having a heart filled with love is enough |
| Ezhai kooda seemaanae | Even a poor man becomes a wealthy ruler |
| Female | |
| Kaalamellaam adi kaalamellaam | All lifetime, oh dear, all lifetime |
| Ivan unnodu unnodu unnodu | He will be with you, with you, with you |
| Female | |
| Veiyil varum munnae kudai pidithaan | Before the heat of the sun came, he held an umbrella |
| Verthidum munnae visiri vittaan | Before you sweated, he fanned you |
| Urangaamal kannum sivandhu vittaan | Without sleeping, his eyes turned red |
| Female | |
| Unakkena thannai koduthu vittaan | He surrendered himself completely for you |
| Sudu mozhi sonnaai poruthu vittaan | You spoke harsh words, but he endured them |
| Thaaiyaagi unnai jeyithu vittaan | By becoming like a mother, he won you over |
| Female | |
| Paaradi paingili kaadhalan sannidhi | Look, pretty parrot, at the shrine of your lover |
| Adhil oru deivam ivan allava | Isn't he a god sitting right there? |
| Unakkagavae ivan vaazhgiraan | He lives only for you |
| Edharkaaga undhan vaazhkai nee solladi | Tell me, what is the purpose of your life? |
| Thani thani vaazhvin artham kedaiyadhadi | Living in isolation has no meaning at all |
| Female | |
| Kaalamellaam adi kaalamellaam | All lifetime, oh dear, all lifetime |
| Ivan unnodu unnodu unnodu | He will be with you, with you, with you |
| Kanmaniyae yen sogangal | Oh precious eye, why are my sorrows |
| Un kannodu kannodu kannodu | With your eyes, with your eyes, with your eyes? |
| Female | |
| Aanavam pol oru sumaiyillai | There is no burden like arrogance |
| Anbinai poloru azhagillai | There is no beauty like love |
| Paasamum nesamum ariyaamal | Without knowing affection and bond |
| Vaazhvadhil thuliyum sugamillai | There is not a drop of joy in living |
| Female | |
| Kannil konjam anbai veithaal | If you place a little love in your eyes |
| Sutri sutri poonjolai | Everything around becomes a flower garden |
| Anbu kaigal thottu paarthaal | If loving hands touch and feel |
| Paalai kooda neeroodai | Even a desert becomes a stream of water |
| Female | |
| Kaalamellaam adi kaalamellaam | All lifetime, oh dear, all lifetime |
| Ivan unnodu unnodu unnodu | He will be with you, with you, with you |
காலமெல்லாம் அடி காலமெல்லாம்
இவன் உன்னோடு உன்னோடு உன்னோடு
கண்மணியே ஏன் சோகங்கள்
உன் கண்ணோடு கண்ணோடு கண்ணோடு
All lifetime, oh dear, all lifetime
He will be with you, with you, with you
Oh precious eye, why are my sorrows
With your eyes, with your eyes, with your eyes?
ஆணவம் போலொரு சுமையில்லை
அன்பினை போலொரு அழகில்லை
பாசமும் நேசமும் அறியாமல்
வாழ்வதில் துளியும் சுகமில்லை
There is no burden like arrogance
There is no beauty like love
Without knowing affection and bond
There is not a drop of joy in living
கண்ணில் கொஞ்சம் அன்பை வைத்தால்
சுற்றி சுற்றி பூஞ்சோலை
அன்புக் கைகள் தொட்டுப் பார்த்தால்
பாலை கூட நீரோடை
If you place a little love in your eyes
Everything around becomes a flower garden
If loving hands touch and feel
Even a desert becomes a stream of water
காலமெல்லாம் அடி காலமெல்லாம்
இவன் உன்னோடு உன்னோடு உன்னோடு
All lifetime, oh dear, all lifetime
He will be with you, with you, with you
பூக்களின் அழகு ஒரு தினமே
பூவையின் அழகு சில தினமே
அழியாத அழகு அன்பினிலே
The beauty of flowers lasts for just one day
The beauty of a woman lasts for a few days
Immutable beauty lies in love
கூந்தலின் அழகு உதிரும் வரை
கோபுர அழகு இடியும் வரை
அன்புக்கு அழகு இறுதி வரை
உன் மனம் உன்னையே தூரமாய் வைத்ததே
அது உனக்கின்று உறவானதா
Hair's beauty lasts until it falls off
Tower's beauty lasts until it crumbles
Love's beauty lasts until the very end
Your mind kept you at a distance from yourself
Has it now become kin to you?
சங்கீதமும் சந்தோஷமும்
அன்புக் கொண்ட வாழ்வில் உண்டு
கண்டுபிடி பொன் மானே
அன்புக் கொண்ட நெஞ்சம் போதும்
ஏழை கூட சீமானே
Music and happiness
Exist in a life filled with love
Realize it, golden deer!
Having a heart filled with love is enough
Even a poor man becomes a wealthy ruler
காலமெல்லாம் அடி காலமெல்லாம்
இவன் உன்னோடு உன்னோடு உன்னோடு...
All lifetime, oh dear, all lifetime
He will be with you, with you, with you
வெய்யில் வரும் முன்னே குடைப் பிடித்தான்
வேர்த்திடும் முன்னே விசிறி விட்டான்
உறங்காமல் கண்ணும் சிவந்து விட்டான்
Before the heat of the sun came, he held an umbrella
Before you sweated, he fanned you
Without sleeping, his eyes turned red
உனக்கென தன்னை கொடுத்து விட்டான்
சுடு மொழி சொன்னாய் பொறுத்து விட்டான்
தாயாகி உன்னை ஜெயித்து விட்டான்
He surrendered himself completely for you
You spoke harsh words, but he endured them
By becoming like a mother, he won you over
பாரடி பைங்கிளி காதலின் சந்நிதி
அதில் ஒரு தெய்வம் இவனல்லவா
உனக்காகவே இவன் வாழ்கிறான்
எதற்காக உந்தன் வாழ்க்கை நீ சொல்லடி
தனித்தனி வாழ்வின் அர்த்தம் கிடையாதடி
Look, pretty parrot, at the shrine of your lover
Isn't he a god sitting right there?
He lives only for you
Tell me, what is the purpose of your life?
Living in isolation has no meaning at all
காலமெல்லாம் அடி காலமெல்லாம்
இவன் உன்னோடு உன்னோடு உன்னோடு
கண்மணியே ஏன் சோகங்கள்
உன் கண்ணோடு கண்ணோடு கண்ணோடு
All lifetime, oh dear, all lifetime
He will be with you, with you, with you
Oh precious eye, why are my sorrows
With your eyes, with your eyes, with your eyes?
ஆணவம் போலொரு சுமையில்லை
அன்பினை போலொரு அழகில்லை
பாசமும் நேசமும் அறியாமல்
வாழ்வதில் துளியும் சுகமில்லை
There is no burden like arrogance
There is no beauty like love
Without knowing affection and bond
There is not a drop of joy in living
கண்ணில் கொஞ்சம் அன்பை வைத்தால்
சுற்றி சுற்றி பூஞ்சோலை
அன்புக் கைகள் தொட்டுப் பார்த்தால்
பாலை கூட நீரோடை
If you place a little love in your eyes
Everything around becomes a flower garden
If loving hands touch and feel
Even a desert becomes a stream of water
காலமெல்லாம் அடி காலமெல்லாம்
இவன் உன்னோடு உன்னோடு உன்னோடு
All lifetime, oh dear, all lifetime
He will be with you, with you, with you
Kaalamellaam adi kaalamellaam
All lifetime, oh dear, all lifetime
Ivan unnodu unnodu unnodu
He will be with you, with you, with you
Kanmaniyae yen sogangal
Oh precious eye, why are my sorrows
Un kannodu kannodu kannodu
With your eyes, with your eyes, with your eyes?
Aanavam pol oru sumaiyillai
There is no burden like arrogance
Anbinai poloru azhagillai
There is no beauty like love
Paasamum nesamum ariyaamal
Without knowing affection and bond
Vaazhvadhil thuliyum sugamillai
There is not a drop of joy in living
Kannil konjam anbai veithaal
If you place a little love in your eyes
Sutri sutri poonjolai
Everything around becomes a flower garden
Anbu kaigal thottu paarthaal
If loving hands touch and feel
Paalai kooda neeroodai
Even a desert becomes a stream of water
Kaalamellaam adi kaalamellaam
All lifetime, oh dear, all lifetime
Ivan unnodu unnodu unnodu
He will be with you, with you, with you
Pookalin azhagu oru dhinamae
The beauty of flowers lasts for just one day
Poovaiyin azhagu sila dhinamae
The beauty of a woman lasts for a few days
Azhiyaadha azhagu anbinilae
Immutable beauty lies in love
Koondhalin azhagu udhirum varai
Hair's beauty lasts until it falls off
Gopura azhagu idiyum varai
Tower's beauty lasts until it crumbles
Anbukku azhagu irudhi varai
Love's beauty lasts until the very end
Un manam unnaiyae dhooramaai veithathae
Your mind kept you at a distance from yourself
Adhu unakkindru uravaanadhaa
Has it now become kin to you?
Sangeethamum sandhosamum
Music and happiness
Anbu konda vaazhvil undu
Exist in a life filled with love
Kandupudi pon maanae
Realize it, golden deer!
Anbu konda nenjam podhum
Having a heart filled with love is enough
Ezhai kooda seemaanae
Even a poor man becomes a wealthy ruler
Kaalamellaam adi kaalamellaam
All lifetime, oh dear, all lifetime
Ivan unnodu unnodu unnodu
He will be with you, with you, with you
Veiyil varum munnae kudai pidithaan
Before the heat of the sun came, he held an umbrella
Verthidum munnae visiri vittaan
Before you sweated, he fanned you
Urangaamal kannum sivandhu vittaan
Without sleeping, his eyes turned red
Unakkena thannai koduthu vittaan
He surrendered himself completely for you
Sudu mozhi sonnaai poruthu vittaan
You spoke harsh words, but he endured them
Thaaiyaagi unnai jeyithu vittaan
By becoming like a mother, he won you over
Paaradi paingili kaadhalan sannidhi
Look, pretty parrot, at the shrine of your lover
Adhil oru deivam ivan allava
Isn't he a god sitting right there?
Unakkagavae ivan vaazhgiraan
He lives only for you
Edharkaaga undhan vaazhkai nee solladi
Tell me, what is the purpose of your life?
Thani thani vaazhvin artham kedaiyadhadi
Living in isolation has no meaning at all
Kaalamellaam adi kaalamellaam
All lifetime, oh dear, all lifetime
Ivan unnodu unnodu unnodu
He will be with you, with you, with you
Kanmaniyae yen sogangal
Oh precious eye, why are my sorrows
Un kannodu kannodu kannodu
With your eyes, with your eyes, with your eyes?
Aanavam pol oru sumaiyillai
There is no burden like arrogance
Anbinai poloru azhagillai
There is no beauty like love
Paasamum nesamum ariyaamal
Without knowing affection and bond
Vaazhvadhil thuliyum sugamillai
There is not a drop of joy in living
Kannil konjam anbai veithaal
If you place a little love in your eyes
Sutri sutri poonjolai
Everything around becomes a flower garden
Anbu kaigal thottu paarthaal
If loving hands touch and feel
Paalai kooda neeroodai
Even a desert becomes a stream of water
Kaalamellaam adi kaalamellaam
All lifetime, oh dear, all lifetime
Ivan unnodu unnodu unnodu
He will be with you, with you, with you
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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