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Lyrics & meaning

Kadavul Thandha

From Maayavi · 2005

Lyricist: Pazhani Bharathi
Singers: S. P. B. Charan, Kalpana, Tippu
Music director: Devi Sri Prasad
Movie name: Maayavi
Movie release year: 2005
Lyrics added on: 25 Apr 2017

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation

Kadavul thantha azhagiya vaazhvu

Ulagam muzhuthum avanathu veedu

Kangal moodiyae vaazhthu paadu

Karunai pongum ullangal undu

Kanneer thudaikkum kaigalum undu

Innum vaazhanum nooru aandhu

Yethai naam ingu kondu vanthom

Yethai naam angu kondu selvom

Azhagae boomiyin vaazhkkaiyai

Anbil vaazhnthu vidai peruvom

Kadavul thantha azhagiya vaazhvu

Ulagam muzhuthum avanathu veedu

Kangal moodiyae vaazhthu paadu

Hooo…hoooo..hooo…hooo..

Boomiyil boomiyil

Inbangal engum kuraiyaathu

Vaazhkaiyil vaazhkaiyil

Enakkondrum kuraigal kidaiyaathu

Yethu varai vaazhkai azhaikirathoo….huh..huh..

Yethu varai vaazhkai aazhaikiratho

Athu varai naamum sendriduvom

Vidai perum neram varum pothum

Sirippinil nandri solliduvom

Paravasam intha paravasam

Ennaalum nenjil theeramal

Ingae vaazhumae

Kadavul thantha azhagiya vaazhvu

Ulagam muzhuthum avanathu veedu

Kangal moodiyae vaazhthu paadu

Naam ellam swasikka

Thani thani kaatru kidaiyathu

Megangal megangal

Idangalai parthu pozhiyaathu

Odaiyil indru ilai yuthirum

Vasanthangal naalai thirumbi varum

Vasanthangal meendum vanthu vittal

Kuyilgalin paatu katril varum

Mudivathum pinbu thodarvathum

Intha vaazhkai sollum paadangal than

Nee.. keladi….

Kadavul thantha azhagiya vaazhvu

Ulagam muzhuthum avanathu veedu

Kangal moodiyae vaazhthu paadu

God has gifted us this beautiful life,

The entire world is His home.

Close your eyes and sing a song of blessing.

There are hearts brimming with kindness,

There are hands to wipe away tears.

May we live on for a hundred more years!

What did we bring with us when we came here?

What will we take with us when we go?

O beautiful one, this life on earth—

Let us live in love and take our leave.

God has gifted us this beautiful life,

The entire world is His home.

Close your eyes and sing a song of blessing.

Ho... ho-oh... ho... ho...

On this earth, on this earth,

Joy is never lacking anywhere.

In this life, in this life,

I have no complaints at all.

As far as life calls us... ah... ah...

As far as life calls us,

We will travel that far.

Even when the time comes to say goodbye,

Let us say thank you with a smile.

This joy, this wondrous joy,

Will never fade from the heart

And will live on right here.

God has gifted us this beautiful life,

The entire world is His home.

Close your eyes and sing a song of blessing.

For all of us to breathe,

There is no separate air for each person.

The clouds, the clouds,

Do not pick and choose where they pour.

Leaves may fall into the stream today,

Spring will surely return tomorrow.

And once spring returns,

The song of cuckoos will drift on the breeze.

Ending and then beginning again,

These are the lessons life teaches us.

Just listen to it, my dear...

God has gifted us this beautiful life,

The entire world is His home.

Close your eyes and sing a song of blessing.

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Kadavul Thantha Azhagiya Vaazhvu' is a deeply philosophical and uplifting song from the 2005 Tamil movie 'Maayavi', composed by Devi Sri Prasad and written by Pazhani Bharathi. The song celebrates the precious gift of human existence and preaches universal love, contentment, and gratitude. It reminds us that humanity shares the same basic elements—air, clouds, nature—and that life is an endless cycle of change similar to seasons turning. The speaker urges everyone to live with kindness, wipe away others' tears, accept life's journey with a smile, and leave this world filled with love and gratitude without any regrets or attachment to material possessions.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Alliteration)

“Kadavul thantha azhagiya vaazhvu / Kangal moodiyae vaazhthu paadu”

Repetition of the initial letter 'Ka' in adjacent lines ('Kadavul' and 'Kangal') creates a rhythmic auditory harmony.

Edhukai (Assonance)

“Kanneer thudaikkum kaigalum undu / Innum vaazhanum nooru aandhu”

Matching second letters in consecutive lines ('Kanneer' and 'Innum' - 'n' sound match) enhances lyrical flow.

Anaphora / Repetition

“Boomiyil boomiyil / Vaazhkaiyil vaazhkaiyil”

Repetition of words like 'Boomiyil boomiyil' and 'Vaazhkaiyil vaazhkaiyil' emphasizes the grounded and reflective nature of the lyrics.

Metaphor / Nature Symbolism

“Odaiyil indru ilai yuthirum / Vasanthangal naalai thirumbi varum”

The stream, falling leaves, and spring returning serve as metaphors for life's temporary setbacks and inevitable renewal.

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Trivia

The song was composed by Devi Sri Prasad and sung by Kalpana and Palakkad Sreeram in the movie Maayavi, starring Suriya and Jyothika. The song's philosophical tone draws heavy inspiration from classical Tamil literature and Bhagavad Gita concepts regarding detachment and gratitude.

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