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Kadhal Aasai Bothai Oottum

From Thunive Thozhan · 1980

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
S. P. Shailaja
Music director
R. Rajesh
Movie name
Thunive Thozhan
Movie release year
1980
Lyrics added on
6 Jun 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kadhal aasai bodhaiyoottum kadhal
Kadhal aasai bodhaiyoottum kadhal
Engae inbam sollavo
Adhu thiraatchai rasaththilae
Pennae sorkkam allavo
Intha vaazhkkai sugaththilae anupavi
Kadhal aasai bodhaiyoottum kadhal
……………….
Iniya paadal undu kaiyilae
Naan paadidum vaanampaadi
Iravu neram antha maarbilae
Naan aaduvaen unnai thaedi
Kannottamaa vellottamaa
Pallippaadam vendumaa
Adhai ingae paarungal
Paavai maeni mogamaa
Suvai ingae kaanungal anupavi….
Kadhal aasai bodhaiyoottum kadhal
……………….
Azhagu meetum intha ragamae
Nee ketkalaam kelvi illai
Adimaipola ennai ennalaam
Nee paarkkalaam veli illai
Samsaaramaa sanyaasamaa
Muththu thottam moganam
Adhu munnaal vanthaada
Mullilaatha poongodi
Adhu kannaal panthaada anupavi
Kadhal aasai bodhaiyoottum kadhal….
Kadhal aasai bodhaiyoottum kadhal….
Love's desire is an intoxicating love
Love's desire is an intoxicating love
Shall I tell you where true bliss lies?
It is found in the juice of grapes
Oh girl, isn't this sheer heaven?
Experience it in the pleasures of this life
Love's desire is an intoxicating love
...
A sweet song is right at hand
I am a singing skylark
During the night, upon that chest
I will dance, seeking you out
Is it a glance, or a trial run?
Do you need a lesson from school?
Look at it right here
Is a maiden's body pure passion?
Taste the flavor right here, enjoy...
Love's desire is an intoxicating love
...
This melody strummed by beauty
You may listen, there are no questions asked
You can regard me as a slave
You may gaze, there are no boundaries
Is it worldly life or ascetism?
A garden of pearls, so enchanting
As it comes forward to dance
A flowering vine without thorns
Playing a game with her eyes, enjoy...
Love's desire is an intoxicating love...
Love's desire is an intoxicating love...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Kadhal Aasai Bodhaiyoottum Kadhal' explores the enticing and intoxicating nature of romantic desire. Penned by Kannadasan, the song uses vivid metaphors comparing love and youth to fine wine, sweet melodies, and a thornless flowering vine, celebrating sensual delight and joyful freedom without hesitation or restraint.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

“Naan paadidum vaanampaadi”

The singer compares herself directly to a singing skylark ('vaanampaadi') to illustrate her free-spirited and expressive expression of romance.

Rhyming and Assonance (Eybhu)

“Kannottamaa vellottamaa”

The rhythmic repetition of '-ottamaa' in 'Kannottamaa vellottamaa' creates a playful musical bounce characteristic of Kannadasan's lyricism.

Imagery & Metaphor

“Mullilaatha poongodi”

The phrase 'Mullilaatha poongodi' (a thornless flowering creeper) metaphorically depicts an approachable, delicate, and inviting beloved.

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Trivia

Composed by R. Rajesh for the 1980 action thriller 'Thunive Thozhan', this track features evocative vocals by S. P. Shailaja set to Kannadasan's seductive lyrics.

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