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Lyrics & meaning

Kaathal Vanthiruchu

From Kalyanaraman · 1979

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Kalyanaraman1979

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aahaan… haahaan…Vocalizing: Aahaan… haahaan…
Hahaahaan… aahahaahaan..Vocalizing: Hahaahaan… aahahaahaan..
Male
Aahaan… haa… haa… haan…Vocalizing: Aahaan… haa… haa… haan…
Male
Aahaan… haahaan…Vocalizing: Aahaan… haahaan…
Hahaahaan… aahahaahaan..Vocalizing: Hahaahaan… aahahaahaan..
Male
Aahaane vanthuruchaeOh, it has arrived!
Aahahaan odi vandhenAh, I came running!
Male
Kaadhal vanthuruchuLove has arrived!
Aasaiyil odi vandhenI came running in desire!
Paalum pazhamum thaevaillaNo need for milk or fruit,
ThookkamillaNo sleep either,
Paal vadiyum poo mugathaThat innocent, flower-like face radiating grace,
Paakka vandhenI came to see it!
Male
Kaadhal vanthuruchuLove has arrived!
Aasaiyil odi vandhenI came running in desire!
Kaadhal vanthuruchuLove has arrived!
Aasaiyil odi vandhenI came running in desire!
Male
Kazhudhaiya pol undhan nadaiylaIn your gait like a donkey's...
Andangkaakkaiya pol undhan kuralilaIn your voice like a crow's...
Aang haaa…Ah, wait...
Male
Kavidhaiya pol undhan nadaiylaIn your gait like poetry,
Pacha kiliyinai pol undhan kuralilaeIn your voice like a green parrot,
Ennanga mayangi mayangi mayangiGetting mesmerized, swooning, swooning...
Male
Ennanga mayangi mayangi mayangiGetting mesmerized, swooning, swooning...
Aduthadhu enna marandhu pochae…Oh no, I forgot what comes next...
Haaaa… nyaabagam vanthiruchuAh... now I remember!
Jodi nee chinna raaniYou are my match, my little queen!
Male
Kaadhal vanthuruchuLove has arrived!
Aasaiyil odi vandhenI came running in desire!
Kaadhal vanthuruchuLove has arrived!
Aasaiyil odi vandhenI came running in desire!
Male
Kannathil kudukkura mutham onnuA single kiss given on the cheek,
Adha kadanaa kuduthaa thappu ennaWhat is wrong if you lend it as a loan?
Male
Kannathil kudukkura mutham onnuA single kiss given on the cheek,
Adha kadanaa kuduthaa thappu ennaWhat is wrong if you lend it as a loan?
Sithira sirukki suthura porukkiArtistic vixen, wandering rogue...
Aiyaiya yaiyaiyo marandhu pochae…Oh dear, oh no, I forgot the lines again!
Male
Haaan… sithira silaiyae suthura nelavaeAh... picture-perfect statue, orbiting moon!
Sengani chuvaiyae sittrinba nadhiyaeTaste of sweet red fruit, river of pleasure!
Aa vandhiruchu mogam nenjukkullaAh, passion has entered my heart!
Male
Kaadhal vanthuruchuLove has arrived!
Aasaiyil odi vandhenI came running in desire!
Kaadhal vanthuruchuLove has arrived!
Aasaiyil odi vandhenI came running in desire!
Male
Kezhakkae pogum rayililaeOn the east-bound train,
Un ilama oonjalil aadudhaeYour youth swings gently!
Male
Kezhakkae pogum rayililaeOn the east-bound train,
Un ilama oonjalil aadudhaeYour youth swings gently!
Anna kiliyae bathira kaaliSwan-bird... terrifying Goddess Kali...
Chittu kuruvi kavari maanaeLittle sparrow, gentle deer!
Vegam vanthiruchuExcitement has arrived!
Vaadi nee chinna raaniCome to me, my little queen!
Male
Kaadhal vanthuruchuLove has arrived!
Aasaiyil odi vandhenI came running in desire!
Paalum pazhamum thaevaillaNo need for milk or fruit,
ThookkamillaNo sleep either,
Paal vadiyum poo mugathaThat innocent, flower-like face radiating grace,
Paakka vandhenI came to see it!
Male
Aahaan… haahaan…Vocalizing: Aahaan… haahaan…
Hahaahaan… aahahaahaan..Vocalizing: Hahaahaan… aahahaahaan..
Aahaan… haahaan…Vocalizing: Aahaan… haahaan…
Hahaahaan… aahahaahaan..Vocalizing: Hahaahaan… aahahaahaan..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful comic track from the film 'Kalyanaraman' portrays the innocent and simple-minded protagonist expressing his newfound feelings of love. He sings enthusiastically about being hopelessly smitten, neglecting basic needs like food and sleep just to get a glimpse of his beloved's face. The song uniquely incorporates comical mishaps where the singer stumbles over lyrics, accidentally blurting out funny insults before quickly correcting himself with flattering romantic metaphors.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Kavidhaiya pol undhan nadaiyla

Compares her movement to poetry ('Kavidhaiya pol undhan nadaiyla') and voice to a green parrot ('Pacha kiliyinai pol undhan kuralilae').

Humorous Contrast / Comic Irony

Kazhudhaiya pol undhan nadaiyla

The singer hilariously compares her walk to a donkey and voice to a crow before stopping mid-line to correct himself.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Haaan… sithira silaiyae suthura nelavae

Refers to the beloved as a picture-carved statue ('sithira silaiyae') and an orbiting moon ('suthura nelavae').

Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

Ennanga mayangi mayangi mayangi

Emphasis through repeated words like 'mayangi mayangi mayangi' to illustrate deep swooning or intoxication in love.

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Trivia

Composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Panchu Arunachalam, this iconic comedy track was picturized on Kamal Haasan in his innocent 'Kalyanaraman' persona. The song is famous for its metatheatrical comedy gimmick where the singer forgets his lyrics mid-song, a signature comedic element designed specifically for the character.

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