Kaarkuzhal Kadavaiye
From Vada Chennai · 2018
- Lyricist
- Vivek
- Singers
- Sriram Parthasarathy, Vijay Narain
- Music director
- Santhosh Narayanan
- Details
- Vada Chennai2018
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kaarkuzhal kadavaiyae | Oh dark hair like a doorway |
| Enai engae izhukkiraai | Where are you dragging me? |
| Kaazhaga vazhiyilae | In the dark pathways |
| Kanavugal iraikkiraai | You scatter dreams |
| Male | |
| Kannaadi koppai aazhiyil | In the ocean of a glass cup |
| Naan kaimeeri serndha theiyilai | I am the tea leaves added beyond limit |
| Kannangal moodi oramaai | Closing eyes and standing aside |
| Nee nindraalae andrae theipirai | If you stand like that, that day becomes a waning moon |
| Male | |
| Kiliyae… | Oh parrot... |
| Nee pirindhaal saagiren | If you separate from me, I will die |
| Viragaai…un vizhiyae ketkiren | As firewood... I ask for your eyes |
| Uliyae…un urasal yerkiren | Oh chisel... I accept your touch |
| Unakkaai en kuraigal thorkkiren | For you, my shortcomings surrender |
| Male | |
| Kaarkuzhal kadavaiyae | Oh dark hair like a doorway |
| Enai engae izhukkiraai | Where are you dragging me? |
| Kaazhaga vazhiyilae | In the dark pathways |
| Kanavugal iraikkiraai | You scatter dreams |
| Male | |
| Inneram minnalgal | At this time, lightnings |
| Vaanodu naanum kandaal | If I see along with the sky |
| Angae nee punnagai | There you smiled |
| Seithanal engiren | I say you did so |
| Male | |
| Inneram bhoogambam | At this time, an earthquake |
| En nenjai thaakkinaal | If it strikes my heart |
| Angae nee kanmoodi | There you closed your eyes |
| Thirandhanal engiren | And opened them, I say |
| Male | |
| Oh oooo…oo..hoo…ooo | Oh oooo...oo..hoo...ooo |
| Hooo…ooo…… | Hooo...ooo...... |
| Male | |
| Kaarkuzhal kadavaiyae | Oh dark hair like a doorway |
| Enai engae | Where am I |
| Kaazhaga vazhiyilae kanavugal | In the dark pathways, dreams |
| Kannaadi koppai aazhiyil | In the ocean of a glass cup |
| Naan kaimeeri serndha theiyilai | I am the tea leaves added beyond limit |
| Kannangal moodi oramaai | Closing eyes and standing aside |
| Nee nindraalae andrae theipirai | If you stand like that, that day becomes a waning moon |
| Male | |
| Kiliyae… | Oh parrot... |
| Nee pirindhaal saagiren | If you separate from me, I will die |
| Viragaai…un vizhiyae ketkiren | As firewood... I ask for your eyes |
| Uliyae…un urasal yerkiren | Oh chisel... I accept your touch |
| Unakkaai en kuraigal thorkkiren | For you, my shortcomings surrender |
| Male | |
| Kaarkuzhal kadavaiyae | Oh dark hair like a doorway |
| Enai engae izhukkiraai | Where are you dragging me? |
| Kaazhaga vazhiyilae | In the dark pathways |
| Kanavugal iraikkiraai | You scatter dreams |
| Male | |
| …………….. | ............. |
| Male | |
| Inneram minnalgal | At this time, lightnings |
| Vaanodu naanum kandal | If I see along with the sky |
| Angae nee punnagai | There you smiled |
| Seithanal engiren | I say you did so |
| Male | |
| Inneram bhoogambam | At this time, an earthquake |
| En nenjai thaakkinaal | If it strikes my heart |
| Angae nee kanmoodi | There you closed your eyes |
| Thirandhanal engiren | And opened them, I say |
| Male | |
| ……………… | .............. |
| Male | |
| Un kottam paarthu | Seeing your aura |
| Poo vattam paarthu | Seeing the floral circle |
| Kan vittam paarthu | Seeing the circle of your eyes |
| Thee patrum kaatru | The wind catches fire |
| Male | |
| Thol machcham paarthu | Seeing the mole on your shoulder |
| Mel micham paarthu | Seeing the rest of your form |
| Thean latcham paarthu | Seeing a hundred thousand honeys |
| Nadai pizharittru | My gait falters |
| Male | |
| Inayaai unai adaigiren | I reach you as my match |
| Enayae vazhi mozhigiren | I echo/endorse myself to you |
| Engae nenjin nallaal engae | Where is the good woman of my heart, where? |
| Inbam minjum illaal engae | Where is the wife overflowing with joy, where? |
| Engum vanjam allaal engae | Everywhere is nothing but deceit, where? |
| Kondrai konjum sillaal engae | Where is the sweet girl who slays and caresses, where? |
| Male | |
| Kiliyae… | Oh parrot... |
| Nee pirindhaal saagiren | If you separate from me, I will die |
| Viragaai…un vizhiyae ketkiren | As firewood... I ask for your eyes |
| Uliyae…un urasal yerkiren | Oh chisel... I accept your touch |
| Unakkaai en kuraigal thorkkiren | For you, my shortcomings surrender |
| Male | |
| Kaarkuzhal kadavaiyae | Oh dark hair like a doorway |
| Enai engae izhukkiraai | Where are you dragging me? |
| Kaazhaga vazhiyilae | In the dark pathways |
| Kanavugal..yeh ..aaa….yeh..aa.. | Dreams..yeh ..aaa....yeh..aa.. |
கார்குழல் கடவையே
என்னை எங்கே இழுக்கிறாய்
காலக வழியிலே
கனவுகள் இறைக்கிறாய்
Oh dark hair like a doorway
Where are you dragging me?
In the dark pathways
You scatter dreams
கண்ணாடி கோப்பை
ஆழியில் நான்
கைமீறி சேர்ந்த தேயிலை
கன்னங்கள் மூடி ஓரமாய்
நீ நின்றாலே அன்றே தேய்பிறை
In the ocean of a glass cup
I am the tea leaves added beyond limit
Closing eyes and standing aside
If you stand like that, that day becomes a waning moon
கிளியே…
நீ பிரிந்தால் சாகிறேன்
விறகாய்…உன் விழியே கேட்கிறேன்
உளியே…உன் உரசல் ஏற்கிறேன்
உனக்காய் என் குறைகள்
தோற்கிறேன்
Oh parrot...
If you separate from me, I will die
As firewood... I ask for your eyes
Oh chisel... I accept your touch
For you, my shortcomings surrender
கார்குழல் கடவையே
என்னை எங்கே இழுக்கிறாய்
காலக வழியிலே
கனவுகள் இறைக்கிறாய்
Oh dark hair like a doorway
Where are you dragging me?
In the dark pathways
You scatter dreams
இந்நேரம் மின்னல்கள்
வானோடு நானும் கண்டால்
அங்கே நீ புன்னகை
செய்தனால் என்கிறேன்
At this time, lightnings
If I see along with the sky
There you smiled
I say you did so
இந்நேரம் பூகம்பம்
என் நெஞ்சை தாக்கினால்
அங்கே நீ கண்மூடி
திறந்ததன என்கிறேன்
At this time, an earthquake
If it strikes my heart
There you closed your eyes
And opened them, I say
ஓ ஓ....ஓ...ஹோ..ஓ
ஹோ...ஓ......
Oh oooo...oo..hoo...ooo
Hooo...ooo......
கார்குழல் கடவையே
என்னை எங்கே
காலக வழியிலே கனவுகள்
கண்ணாடி கோப்பை ஆழியில்
நான் கைமீறி சேர்ந்த தேயிலை
கன்னங்கள் மூடி ஓரமாய்
நீ நின்றாலே அன்றே தேய்பிறை
Oh dark hair like a doorway
Where am I
In the dark pathways, dreams
In the ocean of a glass cup
I am the tea leaves added beyond limit
Closing eyes and standing aside
If you stand like that, that day becomes a waning moon
கிளியே…
நீ பிரிந்தால் சாகிறேன்
விறகாய்…உன் விழியே கேட்கிறேன்
உளியே…உன் உரசல் ஏற்கிறேன்
உனக்காய் என் குறைகள்
தோற்கிறேன்
Oh parrot...
If you separate from me, I will die
As firewood... I ask for your eyes
Oh chisel... I accept your touch
For you, my shortcomings surrender
கார்குழல் கடவையே
என்னை எங்கே இழுக்கிறாய்
காலக வழியிலே
கனவுகள் இறைக்கிறாய்
Oh dark hair like a doorway
Where are you dragging me?
In the dark pathways
You scatter dreams
........................................
.............
இந்நேரம் மின்னல்கள்
வானோடு நானும் கண்டால்
அங்கே நீ புன்னகை
செய்தனால் என்கிறேன்
At this time, lightnings
If I see along with the sky
There you smiled
I say you did so
இந்நேரம் பூகம்பம்
என் நெஞ்சை தாக்கினால்
அங்கே நீ கண்மூடி
திறந்ததன என்கிறேன்
At this time, an earthquake
If it strikes my heart
There you closed your eyes
And opened them, I say
.......................................
..............
உன் கொட்டம் பார்த்து
பூ வட்டம் பார்த்து
கண் விட்டம் பார்த்து
தீ பற்றும் காற்று
Seeing your aura
Seeing the floral circle
Seeing the circle of your eyes
The wind catches fire
தோல் மச்சம் பார்த்து
மேல் மிச்சம் பார்த்து
தேன் லட்சம் பார்த்து
நடை பிழறிற்று
Seeing the mole on your shoulder
Seeing the rest of your form
Seeing a hundred thousand honeys
My gait falters
இணையாய்
உன்னை அடைகிறேன்
என்னையே வழி மொழிகிறேன்
எங்கே நெஞ்சின் நல்லாள் எங்கே
இன்பம் மிஞ்சும் இல்லாள் எங்கே
எங்கும் வஞ்சம் அல்லால் எங்கே
கொன்றை கொஞ்சும்
சில்லாள் எங்கே
I reach you as my match
I echo/endorse myself to you
Where is the good woman of my heart, where?
Where is the wife overflowing with joy, where?
Everywhere is nothing but deceit, where?
Where is the sweet girl who slays and caresses, where?
கிளியே…
நீ பிரிந்தால் சாகிறேன்
விறகாய்…உன் விழியே கேட்கிறேன்
உளியே…உன் உரசல் ஏற்கிறேன்
உனக்காய் என் குறைகள்
தோற்கிறேன்
Oh parrot...
If you separate from me, I will die
As firewood... I ask for your eyes
Oh chisel... I accept your touch
For you, my shortcomings surrender
கார்குழல் கடவையே
என்னை எங்கே இழுக்கிறாய்
காலக வழியிலே
கனவுகள் ஏ...ஆ...ஏ...ஆ...
Oh dark hair like a doorway
Where are you dragging me?
In the dark pathways
Dreams..yeh ..aaa....yeh..aa..
Kaarkuzhal kadavaiyae
Oh dark hair like a doorway
Enai engae izhukkiraai
Where are you dragging me?
Kaazhaga vazhiyilae
In the dark pathways
Kanavugal iraikkiraai
You scatter dreams
Kannaadi koppai aazhiyil
In the ocean of a glass cup
Naan kaimeeri serndha theiyilai
I am the tea leaves added beyond limit
Kannangal moodi oramaai
Closing eyes and standing aside
Nee nindraalae andrae theipirai
If you stand like that, that day becomes a waning moon
Kiliyae…
Oh parrot...
Nee pirindhaal saagiren
If you separate from me, I will die
Viragaai…un vizhiyae ketkiren
As firewood... I ask for your eyes
Uliyae…un urasal yerkiren
Oh chisel... I accept your touch
Unakkaai en kuraigal thorkkiren
For you, my shortcomings surrender
Kaarkuzhal kadavaiyae
Oh dark hair like a doorway
Enai engae izhukkiraai
Where are you dragging me?
Kaazhaga vazhiyilae
In the dark pathways
Kanavugal iraikkiraai
You scatter dreams
Inneram minnalgal
At this time, lightnings
Vaanodu naanum kandaal
If I see along with the sky
Angae nee punnagai
There you smiled
Seithanal engiren
I say you did so
Inneram bhoogambam
At this time, an earthquake
En nenjai thaakkinaal
If it strikes my heart
Angae nee kanmoodi
There you closed your eyes
Thirandhanal engiren
And opened them, I say
Oh oooo…oo..hoo…ooo
Oh oooo...oo..hoo...ooo
Hooo…ooo……
Hooo...ooo......
Kaarkuzhal kadavaiyae
Oh dark hair like a doorway
Enai engae
Where am I
Kaazhaga vazhiyilae kanavugal
In the dark pathways, dreams
Kannaadi koppai aazhiyil
In the ocean of a glass cup
Naan kaimeeri serndha theiyilai
I am the tea leaves added beyond limit
Kannangal moodi oramaai
Closing eyes and standing aside
Nee nindraalae andrae theipirai
If you stand like that, that day becomes a waning moon
Kiliyae…
Oh parrot...
Nee pirindhaal saagiren
If you separate from me, I will die
Viragaai…un vizhiyae ketkiren
As firewood... I ask for your eyes
Uliyae…un urasal yerkiren
Oh chisel... I accept your touch
Unakkaai en kuraigal thorkkiren
For you, my shortcomings surrender
Kaarkuzhal kadavaiyae
Oh dark hair like a doorway
Enai engae izhukkiraai
Where are you dragging me?
Kaazhaga vazhiyilae
In the dark pathways
Kanavugal iraikkiraai
You scatter dreams
……………..
.............
Inneram minnalgal
At this time, lightnings
Vaanodu naanum kandal
If I see along with the sky
Angae nee punnagai
There you smiled
Seithanal engiren
I say you did so
Inneram bhoogambam
At this time, an earthquake
En nenjai thaakkinaal
If it strikes my heart
Angae nee kanmoodi
There you closed your eyes
Thirandhanal engiren
And opened them, I say
………………
..............
Un kottam paarthu
Seeing your aura
Poo vattam paarthu
Seeing the floral circle
Kan vittam paarthu
Seeing the circle of your eyes
Thee patrum kaatru
The wind catches fire
Thol machcham paarthu
Seeing the mole on your shoulder
Mel micham paarthu
Seeing the rest of your form
Thean latcham paarthu
Seeing a hundred thousand honeys
Nadai pizharittru
My gait falters
Inayaai unai adaigiren
I reach you as my match
Enayae vazhi mozhigiren
I echo/endorse myself to you
Engae nenjin nallaal engae
Where is the good woman of my heart, where?
Inbam minjum illaal engae
Where is the wife overflowing with joy, where?
Engum vanjam allaal engae
Everywhere is nothing but deceit, where?
Kondrai konjum sillaal engae
Where is the sweet girl who slays and caresses, where?
Kiliyae…
Oh parrot...
Nee pirindhaal saagiren
If you separate from me, I will die
Viragaai…un vizhiyae ketkiren
As firewood... I ask for your eyes
Uliyae…un urasal yerkiren
Oh chisel... I accept your touch
Unakkaai en kuraigal thorkkiren
For you, my shortcomings surrender
Kaarkuzhal kadavaiyae
Oh dark hair like a doorway
Enai engae izhukkiraai
Where are you dragging me?
Kaazhaga vazhiyilae
In the dark pathways
Kanavugal..yeh ..aaa….yeh..aa..
Dreams..yeh ..aaa....yeh..aa..
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Kaarkuzhal Kadavaiyae is a deeply poetic and evocative romantic track from Vada Chennai. The protagonist expresses intense love and surrender to his beloved, comparing her dark hair to a magical doorway and her presence to natural phenomena like lightning and earthquakes. He describes himself as utterly overwhelmed by her beauty—likening his state to excess tea leaves in a glass cup or firewood consumed by the fire of her gaze. Throughout the song, the lyricist Vivek uses intricate metaphors of art, nature, and raw emotion to convey the protagonist's profound devotion. Even as surrounding circumstances bring chaos or deceit, his heart continually searches for and surrenders to the embrace of his soulmate.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Metaphor/Simile)
“Kaarkuzhal kadavaiyae”
Compares the beloved's dark cascading hair to a gateway ('kadavu') leading to endless dreams.
Imagery & Visual Metaphor
“Naan kaimeeri serndha theiyilai”
Imagery of tea leaves filling up a glass cup beyond capacity to convey overwhelming love.
Iyaibu (Rhyming Couplets/End Rhyme)
“Kiliyae... / Viragaai... / Uliyae...”
End-rhyming words 'Kiliyae', 'Viragaai', 'Uliyae' create a rhythmic melodious cadence.
Hyperbole (Exaggeration)
“Inneram bhoogambam / En nenjai thaakkinaal”
Attributing natural events like lightning and heart-shaking earthquakes directly to her subtle gestures.
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Trivia
Kaarkuzhal Kadavaiyae is composed by Santhosh Narayanan for the 2018 acclaimed Tamil crime-drama Vada Chennai, directed by Vetrimaaran. Sung by Sriram Parthasarathy and Ananthu with lyrics by Vivek, the track was praised for its poetic Tamil phrasing and classical fusion feel amidst a gritty gangster narrative.
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