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Lyrics & meaning

Kaathu Kidantha

From Ennul Aayiram · 2016

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
Najim Arshad, Chinmayi
Music director
Gopi Sundar
Details
Ennul Aayiram2016

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Kaathu kidantha naalum vanthathaeThe long-awaited day has finally arrived
Manjal mugathil naanam thanthathaeIt brought a bashful blush to my turmeric-adorned face
Maalai vantha iravae po poGo away, night that arrived in the evening, go away
Maalaiyudan pagalae vaa vaaCome, daytime with the wedding garland, come, come
Female
Kaathu kidantha naalum vanthathaeThe long-awaited day has finally arrived
Manjal mugathil naanam thanthathaeIt brought a bashful blush to my turmeric-adorned face
Female
Enai indru thalli naanum rasithenToday, I stepped back and admired myself
Puthu vitha bothai kannil rusithenI tasted a new kind of intoxication in my eyes
Muthal murai penmaiyaagi malarnthenFor the first time, I bloomed completely into womanhood
Avan varum paathai paarthu kidanthenI lay waiting, watching the path he would arrive on
Female
Yeppo varuvaan varuvaanWhen will he come, when will he come?
Yeppo varuvaan ho..When will he come, ho..
Yeppo varuvaan varuvaanWhen will he come, when will he come?
Endru kaathu kidanthenThus I lay in eager anticipation
Male
Varuven varuvenI will come, I will come
Vanthaal tharuven tharuvenWhen I arrive, I will give, I will give
Aasai urugaAs longing and desire melt away
Uyir mutham oru kodiTen million soul-deep kisses
Male
Viraivinil varuven varuvenSwiftly I will come, I will come
Vanthaal.. tharuven tharuvenWhen I arrive.. I will give, I will give
Thegam irugaAs our bodies hold tight
Ennai serthu kattikkodiEmbrace me and hold me close
Female
Kaathu kidantha naalum vanthathaeThe long-awaited day has finally arrived
Manjal mugathil naanam thanthathaeIt brought a bashful blush to my turmeric-adorned face
Female
Sernthu ninaithenI reflected deeply together
Netru enai naanYesterday upon myself
Thaayaagi sumappenI shall bear life as a mother
Naalai muthal naanStarting tomorrow, I
Female
Kudumba uravinIn family bonds
Kaadhal unarnthuRealizing love
Unnai chernthu vaazhvenI will live united with you
Anbil…. velvenThrough love.... I shall conquer
Female
Ho..kaathu kidantha naalum vanthathaeHo.. the long-awaited day has finally arrived
Manjal mugathil naanam thanthathaeIt brought a bashful blush to my turmeric-adorned face
Maalai vantha iravae po poGo away, night that arrived in the evening, go away
Maalaiyudan pagalae vaa vaaCome, daytime with the wedding garland, come, come
Female
Kaathu kidantha naalum vanthathaeThe long-awaited day has finally arrived
Manjal mugathil naanam thanthathaeIt brought a bashful blush to my turmeric-adorned face
Female
Enai indru thalli naanum rasithenToday, I stepped back and admired myself
Puthu vitha bothai kannil rusithenI tasted a new kind of intoxication in my eyes
Muthal murai penmaiyaagi malarnthenFor the first time, I bloomed completely into womanhood
Avan varum paathai paarthu kidanthenI lay waiting, watching the path he would arrive on
Female
Yeppo varuvaan varuvaanWhen will he come, when will he come?
Yeppo varuvaan ho..When will he come, ho..
Yeppo varuvaan varuvaanWhen will he come, when will he come?
Endru kaathu kidanthenThus I lay in eager anticipation
Male
Varuven varuvenI will come, I will come
Vanthaal tharuven tharuvenWhen I arrive, I will give, I will give
Aasai urugaAs longing and desire melt away
Uyir mutham oru kodiTen million soul-deep kisses
Male
Viraivinil varuven varuvenSwiftly I will come, I will come
Vanthaal.. tharuven tharuvenWhen I arrive.. I will give, I will give
Thegam irugaAs our bodies hold tight
Ennai serthu kattikkodiEmbrace me and hold me close
Female
Ahaa….aaa….aa…..Ahaa....aaa....aa.....

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic song captures the longing, joy, and emotional anticipation of a young woman eagerly awaiting her lover and her upcoming union/marriage. She reflects on her transformation into womanhood, her dreams of raising a family together, and the deep, passionate bond they share. The lover's voice responds with reassuring promises of affection and intimacy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emonai (Second-letter rhyme)

Kaathu kidantha naalum vanthathae / Manjal mugathil naanam thanthathae

The second letters of 'Kaathu' and 'Manjal' follow rhythmic cadence, and lines like 'Varuven' and 'Vanthaal' share second-letter consonant harmony.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Kaathu kidantha naalum vanthathae / Manjal mugathil naanam thanthathae

Rhyming line endings with 'vanthathae' and 'thanthathae' create a melodious structure.

Metaphor & Synesthesia

Puthu vitha bothai kannil rusithen

Describing 'tasting intoxication in the eyes' merges visual perception with taste to highlight overwhelming emotion.

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Trivia

'Ennul Aayiram' (2016) is a Tamil drama film directed by Krishna Kumar, marking the debut of actor Maha. The songs were penned by acclaimed lyricist Na. Muthukumar.

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