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Lyrics & meaning

Kadal Karaiyile

From Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey · 2012

Lyricist
Achu
Singer
Sriram Parthasarathy
Music director
Achu
Movie name
Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey
Movie release year
2012
Lyrics added on
22 Dec 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kadal karaiyilae naan nindrenae
Edharkaaga neeyum vandhu
Ingae nirkiraai
Kulapangalil naan irundhenae
Edharkaaga neeyum vandhu
Ennai maatrinaai
Anbae nee oru devathai
Thirumbiyadhu kaatrin dhisai
Enakaaga pirandhaaiyo
Endrum rodhanai
Paarthaale pesaathadi
Idhu enna udhadin mozhi
Neethaanae vanthaaiyo endhan kaadhalae
………………….
Hooo
Kadal karaiyilae naan nindrenae
Edharkaaga neeyum vandhu
Ennai maatrinaai
Kadal karaiyilae naan nindrenae
Edharkaaga neeyum vandhu
Ingae nirkiraai
Kulapangalil naan irundhenae
Edharkaaga neeyum vandhu
Ennai maatrinaai
I stood alone on the seashore
Why did you come as well
And stand here?
I was lost in deep confusion
Why did you come as well
And transform me?
My love, you are an angel
The direction of the wind has shifted
Were you born especially for me?
Is this an eternal torment?
You don't speak when you look at me, girl
What kind of silent language of the lips is this?
Was it really you who came, my love?
..................
Ooh
I stood on the seashore
Why did you come as well
And transform me?
I stood on the seashore
Why did you come as well
And stand here?
I was lost in deep confusion
Why did you come as well
And transform me?
Male
Male
Chorus
Male
Male

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song portrays a protagonist who was lost in solitary reflection and confusion at the seashore when his beloved unexpectedly entered his life. Her presence acts as a divine intervention, transforming his chaotic thoughts into romantic wonder and turning the tides of his fate like a changing wind. He marvels at her angelic grace, wondering if she was uniquely destined for him and expressing the sweet silence of deep love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Anbae nee oru devathai

Compares the lover directly to a divine angel (devathai) to highlight her beauty and calming presence.

Nature Symbolism

Thirumbiyadhu kaatrin dhisai

The shifting direction of the wind symbolizes a major turning point in the protagonist's life.

Rhetorical Question

Edharkaaga neeyum vandhu ennai maatrinaai

Asks why she arrived and changed his world, emphasizing his awe and surprise rather than seeking a literal answer.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Kadal karaiyilae naan nindrenae

Repetition of the 'Ka' sound in initial syllables across adjacent words ('Kadal', 'karaiyilae').

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Trivia

Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey (2012) featured music composed by Achu Rajamani, who also penned lyrics for songs in this album. The album was praised for its acoustic instrumentation and soulful vocals by Sriram Paarthasarathy.

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