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Lyrics & meaning

Kadalinga Thedum

From RK Vellimegham · 2024

Lyricist
Aju Sajan
Singer
Sai Balan
Music director
Sai Balan
Details
RK Vellimegham2024

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kadalinga thedumYou are the shore that love searches for, my girl
Karai nee thaanadiYou are that shore, my dear girl
Iravinai piriyum dhinam than naanadiI am like the day that separates from the night, my dear
Nenjil sonnathe nee enthan sonthameMy heart tells me that you are my true relation
Arugil irundhal nee endrum sorgameIf you are near me, it is forever heaven
Nee endrum sorgameYou are forever heaven
Male
Kadalinga thedumYou are the shore that love searches for
Karai nee thaanadiYou are that shore, my dear girl
Iravinai piriyum dhinam than naanadiI am like the day that separates from the night, my dear
Nenjil sonnathe nee enthan sonthameMy heart tells me that you are my true relation
Arugil irundhal nee endrum sorgameIf you are near me, it is forever heaven
Nee endrum sorgameYou are forever heaven
Male
Kadalinga thedumYou are the shore that love searches for
Karai nee thaanadiYou are that shore, my dear girl
Iravinai piriyum dhinam than naanadiI am like the day that separates from the night, my dear
Male
Enna indha maatramoWhat is this sudden change?
Enakku than theriyathuEven I do not understand it
Thaaragaiyum neeyadi kanmaniYou are the shining star, my darling
Kannu than kanthamoAre your eyes a magnet?
Ennaiyum ilukaathoWon't they draw me towards you?
Ore oru vaarthaiyum than vaalkaiyoIs a single word enough to become my life?
Male
Enna innum venumWhat else is needed?
Konja neram pothumeA little time is more than enough
Kathalikka thaane thozhi nee koodaveJust to love, my friend, along with you
Thozhi nee koodaveAlong with you, my friend
Male
Kadalinga thedumYou are the shore that love searches for
Karai nee thaanadiYou are that shore, my dear girl
Iravinai piriyum dhinam than naanadiI am like the day that separates from the night, my dear
Male
Poongatru sonnathuWhat the gentle breeze whispered
Vandu than ketkaathuThe beetle does not hear
Unna vida etrathum than illaiyeThere is nothing more suitable than you
Unna thedi alaiyurenI wander around searching for you
Vaazhkaiyum rasikirenAnd I am enjoying this journey of life
Kannu katti nanum than sirikirenEven blindfolded, I smile in joy
Male
Konja enna thaaneJust look at me a little
Nee matum paakanumOnly you should look at me
Vetkam theriyaamalWithout showing any embarrassment
Nee matum sirikanumOnly you should smile
Nee matum sirikanumOnly you should smile
Male
Kadalinga thedumYou are the shore that love searches for
Karai nee thaanadiYou are that shore, my dear girl
Iravinai piriyum dhinam than naanadiI am like the day that separates from the night, my dear

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Kadalinga Thedum is a romantic song from the film RK Vellimegham (2024), composed and sung by Sai Balan with lyrics by Aju Sajan. The song portrays the protagonist expressing his deep affection for his lover, metaphorically describing her as the shore that the ocean of love continuously seeks, and her presence as pure heaven on earth. He reflects on the miraculous changes love brings, comparing her eyes to magnets and her gaze to a guiding star. The track captures the joy, playful devotion, and soothing comfort found in togetherness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Karai nee thaanadi

Compares the beloved directly to a shore ('Karai') searched by love or the ocean.

Imagery / Contrast

Iravinai piriyum dhinam than naanadi

Uses the temporal contrast of day parting from night ('Iravinai piriyum dhinam') to depict longing and transition.

Rhetorical Question / Metaphor

Kannu than kanthamo

Compares her eyes to a magnet ('Kantham') that pulls him closer.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Kadalinga thedum / Karai nee thaanadi

Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Ka' across lines for rhythmic flow.

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Trivia

The track is a key melody in the 2024 independent Tamil project 'RK Vellimegham', showcasing composer Sai Balan in a dual role as both music director and lead vocalist.

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