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Lyrics & meaning

Kaalangathale

From Venghai · 2011

Lyricist
Viveka
Singer
Karthik
Music director
Devi Sri Prasad
Details
Venghai2011

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Hei kaalangathaalaHey, early in the morning,
Maranjirukum vennilaa PolaLike the white moon that hides away,
Enna paathaalae olinjikiriyae pennaeYou hide from me whenever you see me, girl.
Hm hmm.. hm hmm…Hm hmm.. hm hmm...
Hei kaalangathaalaHey, early in the morning,
Maranjirukum vennilaa PolaLike the white moon that hides away,
Enna paathaalae olinjikiriyae pennaeYou hide from me whenever you see me, girl.
Male
Pozhudhu saanjaalaeAs the sun sets,
Thala guniyum thaamara polaLike a lotus that bows its head,
Enna paathaalae vetkapaduriyae pennaeYou feel shy whenever you see me, girl.
Male
Unnai naan paarthaenI saw you,
Naan rasithaenI admired you,
Naan thindaadinaenI struggled,
Unnai naan thodarndhenI followed you,
Naan unnardhenI felt it,
Naan kaadhal kondenI fell in love.
Male
En vazhkayin vaasalaeYou are the gateway to my life,
Neeyae thaanadiYou indeed, girl!
Oh oh oh oh oh ohOh oh oh oh oh oh
Hei kaalangathaalaHey, early in the morning,
Maranjirukum vennilaa PolaLike the white moon that hides away,
Enna paathaalae olinjikiriyae pennaeYou hide from me whenever you see me, girl.
Chorus
Hallalaayi lae laeHallalaayi lae lae
Hallalaayi lae laeHallalaayi lae lae
Male
Udhattai suzhithuPouting your lips,
Sirikkum pozhudhuWhen you smile,
Uyiril vedi vaikiraaiYou set off an explosive in my soul.
Ovvoru vaarthaiAt the end of
Mudiyum pozhudhumEvery word you speak,
Edharkku podi vaikkiraaiWhy do you leave a subtle double meaning?
Male
Kollu bommai pol irukkiraaiYou look like a clay doll,
Nee kodi mullai pol nadakkiraaiYou walk like a slender flowering creeper,
Adikadi nagam kadikkiraaiYou bite your nails often,
Ennai mayakki maayam seidhaaiYou enchanted me and worked magic.
Naan rathiri paarthidum vaanavil neeYou are the rainbow I see at night.
Oh oh oh oh oh ohOh oh oh oh oh oh
Male
KaalangathaalaEarly in the morning,
Maranjirukum vennilaa PolaLike the white moon that hides away,
Enna paathaalae olinjikiriyae pennaeYou hide from me whenever you see me, girl.
Chorus
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ohOh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ohOh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh ohOh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Male
Pazhasai maraikkaTo hide the past,
Nenaikum unnakuThough you try,
Nadikka varavillayaeYou do not know how to act.
Uruvam marandhuForgetting the past,
Puruvam viriyaWith raised eyebrows,
Siruvan naanillayaeI am no longer a young boy.
Male
Edharku nee ennaiWhy do you
ThavirkkiraaiAvoid me?
En edhirilae mugam sivakkiraaiYour face turns red right in front of me.
Agamellam poi poosiyaeSmearing lies inside your heart,
Ennai arugil serkka maruthaaiYou refused to embrace me.
Male
En aaviyai thaakkidumStriking my very soul,
Theeyae neeyadiYou are the fire, girl!
Oh oh oh oh oh ohOh oh oh oh oh oh
Male
KaalangathaalaEarly in the morning,
Maranjirukum vennilaa PolaLike the white moon that hides away,
Enna paathaalae olinjikiriyae pennaeYou hide from me whenever you see me, girl.
Male
Pozhudhu saanjaalaeAs the sun sets,
Thala guniyum thaamara polaLike a lotus that bows its head,
Enna paathaalae vetkapaduriyaeYou feel shy whenever you see me,
Hae …hae…pennaeHey... hey... girl.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

In Kaalangathaala from the movie Venghai, the male protagonist playfully teases and expresses his deep affection for his beloved. He compares her shy coyness to the morning moon that disappears at dawn and a lotus that bows its head at dusk. Throughout the song, he describes how her gestures, smiles, and charming habits mesmerize him and spark a intense romance in his heart.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamaani)

Maranjirukum vennilaa Pola

Compares the heroine's tendency to hide from him to the white moon hiding at dawn.

Simile (Uvamaani)

Thala guniyum thaamara pola

Compares her blushing and bowing head in shyness to a lotus flower closing at sunset.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Naan rathiri paarthidum vaanavil nee

Refers to the heroine as a night rainbow, highlighting her rare, enchanting, and magical presence.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)

Uyiril vedi vaikiraai

Exaggerates her sweet smile as planting an explosive directly in his soul.

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Trivia

Venghai (2011) is an action-drama starring Dhanush and Tamannaah, directed by Hari. Although noted as unknown in the prompt context, the soundtrack was composed by Devi Sri Prasad and featured vocals by Sharreth and Suchitra.

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