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Lyrics & meaning

Kadavulin Thottam

From Happy Raj · 2026

Lyricist
Sarathy
Singer
S. P. Charan
Music director
Justin Prabhakaran
Details
Happy Raj2026

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kadavulin thottam nilavunjal aatamGod's garden, playing on a moon-swing,
Nammoda veedanadheHas become our home.
Adaimazhai kootam kulirkaayum kootamA gathering in heavy rain, a gathering warming in the cold,
Nammoda koodanadheHas become our nest.
Male
Vaazhai thaaraagaLike a bunch of plantains,
Vaazhvin vearaagaLike the root of life,
Vaazhndhu parpome naamdhan ingeWe will live and see here together.
Paasam maaramalWithout affection changing,
Veasham podamalWithout wearing any disguise,
Mazhalai poldhane siripom ingeWe will laugh here like innocent children.
Male
Edhu vandhalume..aee…Whatever comes... hey...
Edhu vandhalumeWhatever comes,
Edhu ponalumeWhatever goes,
Sondhangal sorgangaleRelationships are heavendom,
Nam bandhangal sirpangaleOur bonds are sculptures.
Chorus
Hoo oo ooo ooo hoHoo oo ooo ooo ho
Hoo oo ooo ooo ooHoo oo ooo ooo oo
Hoo oo ooo ooo hoHoo oo ooo ooo ho
Hoo oo ooo ooo ooHoo oo ooo ooo oo
Male
Kadavulin thottam nilavunjal aatamGod's garden, playing on a moon-swing,
Nammoda veedanadheHas become our home.
Adaimazhai kootam kulirkaayum kootamA gathering in heavy rain, a gathering warming in the cold,
Nammoda koodanadheHas become our nest.
Male
Poruladhai thedi ooroora parapomIn search of wealth, we fly from town to town,
Thanimaramaga engengo irupomWe stay in distant places like solitary trees.
Aanalum sendhukuvom thoonaaga thaangikuvomYet we unite and support each other like pillars.
Kindal senjudivom pinbu kenjiduvomWe mock each other, and later beg for forgiveness,
Endha koobamum illama konjikuvomWithout any anger, we coddle each other.
Sanda potuduvom sorry ketuduvomWe fight, and we say sorry,
Ottrai porvaiyil onaaga thoongikuvomWe sleep together under a single blanket.
Male
Edhu vandhalume..aee…Whatever comes... hey...
Edhu vandhalumeWhatever comes,
Edhu ponalumeWhatever goes,
Sondhangal sorgangaleRelationships are heavendom,
Nam bandhangal sirpangaleOur bonds are sculptures.
Chorus
Hoo oo ooo ooo hoHoo oo ooo ooo ho
Hoo oo ooo ooo ooHoo oo ooo ooo oo
Hoo oo ooo ooo hoHoo oo ooo ooo ho
Hoo oo ooo ooo ooHoo oo ooo ooo oo
Male
Kadavulin thottam nilavunjal aatamGod's garden, playing on a moon-swing,
Nammoda veedanadheHas become our home.
Adaimazhai kootam kulirkaayum kootamA gathering in heavy rain, a gathering warming in the cold,
Nammoda koodanadheHas become our nest.
Male
Kadhaigalai pesi vilaiyaadi thirivomWe roam around talking stories and playing games,
Oru pidi sottril pasi aari kedappomWe rest with satisfied hunger on a single handful of rice.
Thaatpaale podaamale vaazhgindra veedanadheOurs is a home where we live without locking the door bolt.
Pengal dhevadhaigal aangal poo vidhaigalWomen are goddesses, men are flower seeds,
Natchathirangalo pillaigal endraanadheAnd children have become stars.
Andha vennilavai thottu paarthidaveJust to touch and see that full moon,
Thangal tholgalile thangum bandhangaleThese relationships hold us up on their shoulders.
Male
Edhu vandhalume..aee…Whatever comes... hey...
Edhu vandhalumeWhatever comes,
Edhu ponalumeWhatever goes,
Sondhangal sorgangaleRelationships are heavendom,
Nam bandhangal sirpangaleOur bonds are sculptures.
Chorus
Hoo oo ooo ooo hoHoo oo ooo ooo ho
Hoo oo ooo ooo ooHoo oo ooo ooo oo
Hoo oo ooo ooo hoHoo oo ooo ooo ho
Hoo oo ooo ooo ooHoo oo ooo ooo oo

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This soulful song celebrates the joy, comfort, and unconditional love found within a close-knit family. It emphasizes how home is a sanctuary where people share simple joys, overcome distance, resolve petty squabbles easily, and support each other through all life's ups and downs. No matter where members travel or what hardships arise, family bonds remain an enduring paradise.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Sondhangal sorgangale / Nam bandhangal sirpangale

Comparing family relationships directly to heaven and sculpted artwork to highlight their precious value.

Simile (Uvamai)

Mazhalai poldhane siripom inge

Comparing the pure laughter of family members to that of innocent babies using the comparative suffix 'pol'.

Edhukai (Second letter rhyming)

Sondhangal sorgangale / Nam bandhangal sirpangale

Rhyming of the second consonant sound 'ndh' across adjacent lines to create rhythmic flow.

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Trivia

Sung by S. P. Charan with music composed by Justin Prabhakaran for the film Happy Raj (2026), featuring lyrics by Sarathy.

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