Kadavul Kodutha
From RK Vellimegham · 2024
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kadavul kudutha paathi nee | You are the half given by God |
| Uyirum kodutha saami nee | You are the deity who gave me life |
| Poongaatru paadum kavithaiye | Oh poem sung by the gentle breeze |
| Poo pola sirikum kulanthaiye | Oh child who smiles like a flower |
| Male | |
| Kadavul kudutha paathi nee | You are the half given by God |
| Uyirum kodutha saami nee | You are the deity who gave me life |
| Male | |
| En jeevan un kaiyil thanthenadi | I have placed my life in your hands, my dear |
| Innoru ammavum nee thanadi | You are another mother to me, my dear |
| Thunaiyai irupavale unathu aruginile | Staying by your side as a loving companion |
| Maru piraviyai naan meendum ketpene | I will pray for another rebirth again |
| Male | |
| Paasam pongum moochu kaatre | Oh breath of air overflowing with affection |
| Thaayai pole kaathu irukum | Which stands protecting like a mother |
| Innum konjam naatkalile | In just a few more days |
| Uyirodu uyir serum nerathile | At the moment when life joins with life |
| Magale kaathu irukkindren | My daughter, I am waiting |
| Magale kaathu irukkindren | My daughter, I am waiting |
| Male | |
| Kadavul kudutha paathi nee | You are the half given by God |
| Uyirum kodutha saami nee | You are the deity who gave me life |
| Poongaatru paadum kavithaiye | Oh poem sung by the gentle breeze |
| Poo pola sirikum kulanthaiye | Oh child who smiles like a flower |
| Male | |
| Kadavul kudutha paathi nee | You are the half given by God |
| Uyirum kodutha saami nee | You are the deity who gave me life |
கடவுள் கொடுத்த பாதி நீ
உயிரும் கொடுத்த சாமி நீ
பூங்காற்று பாடும் கவிதையே
பூப்போல சிரிக்கும் குழந்தையே
You are the half given by God
You are the deity who gave me life
Oh poem sung by the gentle breeze
Oh child who smiles like a flower
கடவுள் கொடுத்த பாதி நீ
உயிரும் கொடுத்த சாமி நீ
You are the half given by God
You are the deity who gave me life
என் ஜீவன் உன் கையில் தந்தேனடி
இன்னொரு அம்மாவும் நீ தானடி
துணையாய் இருப்பவளே உனது அருகினிலே
மறு பிறவியை நான் மீண்டும் கேட்பேன்
I have placed my life in your hands, my dear
You are another mother to me, my dear
Staying by your side as a loving companion
I will pray for another rebirth again
பாசம் பொங்கும் மூச்சு காற்றே
தாயை போலே காத்து இருக்கும்
இன்னம் கொஞ்சம் நாட்களிலே
உயிரோடு உயிர் சேரும் நேரத்திலே
மகளே காத்திருக்கின்றேன்
மகளே காத்திருக்கின்றேன்
Oh breath of air overflowing with affection
Which stands protecting like a mother
In just a few more days
At the moment when life joins with life
My daughter, I am waiting
My daughter, I am waiting
கடவுள் கொடுத்த பாதி நீ
உயிரும் கொடுத்த சாமி நீ
பூங்காற்று பாடும் கவிதையே
பூப்போல சிரிக்கும் குழந்தையே
You are the half given by God
You are the deity who gave me life
Oh poem sung by the gentle breeze
Oh child who smiles like a flower
கடவுள் கொடுத்த பாதி நீ
உயிரும் கொடுத்த சாமி நீ
You are the half given by God
You are the deity who gave me life
Kadavul kudutha paathi nee
You are the half given by God
Uyirum kodutha saami nee
You are the deity who gave me life
Poongaatru paadum kavithaiye
Oh poem sung by the gentle breeze
Poo pola sirikum kulanthaiye
Oh child who smiles like a flower
Kadavul kudutha paathi nee
You are the half given by God
Uyirum kodutha saami nee
You are the deity who gave me life
En jeevan un kaiyil thanthenadi
I have placed my life in your hands, my dear
Innoru ammavum nee thanadi
You are another mother to me, my dear
Thunaiyai irupavale unathu aruginile
Staying by your side as a loving companion
Maru piraviyai naan meendum ketpene
I will pray for another rebirth again
Paasam pongum moochu kaatre
Oh breath of air overflowing with affection
Thaayai pole kaathu irukum
Which stands protecting like a mother
Innum konjam naatkalile
In just a few more days
Uyirodu uyir serum nerathile
At the moment when life joins with life
Magale kaathu irukkindren
My daughter, I am waiting
Magale kaathu irukkindren
My daughter, I am waiting
Kadavul kudutha paathi nee
You are the half given by God
Uyirum kodutha saami nee
You are the deity who gave me life
Poongaatru paadum kavithaiye
Oh poem sung by the gentle breeze
Poo pola sirikum kulanthaiye
Oh child who smiles like a flower
Kadavul kudutha paathi nee
You are the half given by God
Uyirum kodutha saami nee
You are the deity who gave me life
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This soulful song expresses profound love, gratitude, and tender affection towards a beloved partner and child. The singer describes her as a divine blessing, a gentle flower, and even a motherly presence who guards his life. The lyrics capture the sweet anticipation of a parent waiting eagerly for the precious moments of bond and connection with their daughter, wishing to be bound to her across lifetimes.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uwamai)
“Poo pola sirikum kulanthaiye”
Compares the innocent smile of the child to a blooming flower using the word 'pola'.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Poongaatru paadum kavithaiye”
Directly addresses the loved one as a poem sung by the soft breeze.
Esubhai / Refrain (Iyaibu)
“Kadavul kudutha paathi nee / Uyirum kodutha saami nee”
Rhyming line endings with the word 'nee' creating a melodic rhythm.
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Trivia
Composed and sung by Sai Balan with lyrics written by Aju Sajan, 'RK Vellimegham' (2024) explores deep emotional themes of parental love and divine companionship.
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