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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
Details
Maayavi2005

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Kadavul thantha azhagiya vaazhvuBeautiful life given by God
Ulagam muzhuthum avanathu veeduThe whole world is His house
Kangal moodiyae vaazhthu paaduClose your eyes and sing a blessing
Female
Karunai pongum ullangal unduThere are hearts brimming with mercy
Kanneer thudaikkum kaigalum unduThere are hands that wipe away tears
Innum vaazhanum nooru aandhuMust live for another hundred years
Female
Yethai naam ingu kondu vanthomWhat did we bring with us here?
Yethai naam angu kondu selvomWhat will we take with us there?
Azhagae boomiyin vaazhkkaiyaiOh beautiful one, in this earthly life
Anbil vaazhnthu vidai peruvomLet us live in love and bid farewell
Female
Kadavul thantha azhagiya vaazhvuBeautiful life given by God
Ulagam muzhuthum avanathu veeduThe whole world is His house
Kangal moodiyae vaazhthu paaduClose your eyes and sing a blessing
Chorus
Hooo…hoooo..hooo…hooo..Hooo... hoooo.. hooo... hooo..
Female
Boomiyil boomiyilOn this earth, on this earth
Inbangal engum kuraiyaathuPleasures will never diminish anywhere
Vaazhkaiyil vaazhkaiyilIn life, in life
Enakkondrum kuraigal kidaiyaathuI have no complaints whatsoever
Yethu varai vaazhkai azhaikirathoo….huh..huh..As far as life calls... huh.. huh..
Male
Yethu varai vaazhkai aazhaikirathoAs far as life calls
Athu varai naamum sendriduvomWe shall go up to that point
Vidai perum neram varum pothumEven when the time comes to bid farewell
Sirippinil nandri solliduvomLet us say thanks with a smile
Male
Paravasam intha paravasamEcstasy, this ecstasy
Ennaalum nenjil theeramalWithout ending in the heart forever
Ingae vaazhumaeShall live on here
Male
Kadavul thantha azhagiya vaazhvuBeautiful life given by God
Ulagam muzhuthum avanathu veeduThe whole world is His house
Kangal moodiyae vaazhthu paaduClose your eyes and sing a blessing
Male
Naam ellam swasikkaFor all of us to breathe
Thani thani kaatru kidaiyathuThere is no separate air for each
Megangal megangalClouds, clouds
Idangalai parthu pozhiyaathuDo not rain looking at places
Male
Odaiyil indru ilai yuthirumToday leaves fall in the stream
Vasanthangal naalai thirumbi varumTomorrow spring will return
Vasanthangal meendum vanthu vittalOnce spring returns again
Kuyilgalin paatu katril varumThe song of cuckoos will waft in the wind
Male
Mudivathum pinbu thodarvathumEnding and then continuing
Intha vaazhkai sollum paadangal thanAre the lessons taught by this life
Nee.. keladi….You... listen, my dear girl...
Male
Kadavul thantha azhagiya vaazhvuBeautiful life given by God
Ulagam muzhuthum avanathu veeduThe whole world is His house
Kangal moodiyae vaazhthu paaduClose your eyes and sing a blessing

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'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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