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Kadhal Ara Onnu Vizundhuchu

From Vaayai Moodi Pesavum · 2014

Lyricist
Muthamil
Singers
Sean Roldan, Shakthisree Gopalan
Music director
Sean Roldan
Details
Vaayai Moodi Pesavum2014

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thaavidum odaiyai thaekkidaTo dam the leaping stream
Kaadhalin vaaimozhi thaengidaTo stagnate love's spoken words
Vaedhanai vaasamo…oo….oo..ooIs pain blowing as a fragrance?...
Male
Thattuk kettu manasu thaanaaga vedikkaLosing control, the heart explodes on its own
Motta veyil kooda kuliraaga adikkaEven the harsh scorching sun strikes like cool breeze
Uchanthala yaeri usuroda ulukkaClimbing to the top of the head, shaking the soul alive
Pacha idhayaththa ava pattha vechu erikkaSetting fire to ignite the raw heart, she burned it
Male
Kallukkulla anala poo pola therichaaLike embers in a stone, she sparked like a flower
Ullukkulla nozhanju saerndhaethaan thudichaaEntering deep inside, joining in and throbbing
Kattuk kattaa aasai nooraaga vedhachaaSowing a hundred desires in bundles
Kaththi monai kanna vechu kanda padi kizhichaaUsing eyes sharp as knife tips, tearing as she pleased
Male
Kannu renda uruttiRolling her two eyes
Kattipputtaa orutthiA girl tied me up
Kannu renda uruttiRolling her two eyes
Kattipputtaa orutthiA girl tied me up
Male
Kadhal arai onnu vizhundhuchuA slap of love fell upon me
Thaanaa manasuthaan sevandhuchuAutomatically, the heart turned red
Kadhal arai onnu vizhundhuchuA slap of love fell upon me
Thaanaa manasuthaan sevandhuchuAutomatically, the heart turned red
Female
Thattuk kettu manasu thaanaaga vedikkaLosing control, the heart explodes on its own
Motta veyil kooda kuliraaga adikkaEven the harsh scorching sun strikes like cool breeze
Uchanthala yaeri usuroda ulukkaClimbing to the top of the head, shaking the soul alive
Pacha idhayaththa avan pattha vechu erikkaSetting fire to ignite the raw heart, he burned it
Female
Kallukkulla anala poo pola therichaanLike embers in a stone, he sparked like a flower
Ullukkulla nozhanju saerndhaethaan thudichaanEntering deep inside, joining in and throbbing
Kattuk kattaa aasai nooraagha vedhachaanSowing a hundred desires in bundles
Kaththi monai kanna vechu kanda padi kizhichaanUsing eyes sharp as knife tips, tearing as he pleased
Female
………………....
Male
Thaavidum odaiyai thaekkidaTo dam the leaping stream
Kaadhalin vaaimozhi thaengidaTo stagnate love's spoken words
Vaedhanai vaasamae veesaAs the fragrance of pain blows
Female
Koottidum vaasalin thaagamaaiLike the thirst of the welcoming doorway
Kaattidum naesamaai paesidumSpeaking as the love being shown
Osaiyo kaanalaai maaraDoes the sound turn into a mirage?
Male
Yaengidum manadhai solaigal sumandhu pogumGroves will carry away the longing heart
Vaegamaai emadhu kaadhalin varigal koodumSwiftly, the lines of our love will join
Female
Chiththiramaa sirichaanHe smiled like a beautiful picture
Sikka vechu serachaanTrapping and carving me up
Chiththiramaa sirichaanHe smiled like a beautiful picture
Sikka vechu serachaanTrapping and carving me up
Female
Kadhal arai onnu vizhundhuchuA slap of love fell upon me
Thaanaa manasuthaan sevandhuchuAutomatically, the heart turned red
Kadhal arai onnu vizhundhuchuA slap of love fell upon me
Thaanaa manasu thaan sevandhuchuAutomatically, the heart turned red
Male
Thattuk kettu manasu thaanaaga vedikkaLosing control, the heart explodes on its own
Motta veyil kooda kuliraaga adikkaEven the harsh scorching sun strikes like cool breeze
Uchanthala yaeri usuroda ulukkaClimbing to the top of the head, shaking the soul alive
Pacha idhayattha ava pattha vechu yerikkaSetting fire to ignite the raw heart, she burned it
Female
Kallukkulla anala poo pola therichaanLike embers in a stone, he sparked like a flower
Ullukkulla nozhanju saerndhaethaan thudichaanEntering deep inside, joining in and throbbing
Kattuk kattaa aasai nooraagha vedhachaanSowing a hundred desires in bundles
Kaththi monai kanna vechu kanda padi kizhichaanUsing eyes sharp as knife tips, tearing as he pleased
Male
Kadhal ara onnu vizhundhuchuA slap of love fell upon me
Thaanaa manasuthaan sevandhuchuAutomatically, the heart turned red
Both :Kadhal arai onnu vizhundhuchuBoth: A slap of love fell upon me
Thaanaa manasuthaan sevandhuchuAutomatically, the heart turned red

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic duet captures the dizzying, intense sensation of falling in love. The lyrics describe love as a metaphorical slap that startles the heart into blushing red and completely upends one's perception of reality, making scorching heat feel like a cool breeze.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethukai (Second letter rhyming)

Thattuk kettu manasu thaanaaga vedikka / Motta veyil kooda kuliraaga adikka

Matching second consonants across consecutive lines, such as 'Thattuk', 'Motta', and 'Pacha' (where 't'/'ch' sounds align pattern-wise).

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Kadhal arai onnu vizhundhuchu / Thaanaa manasuthaan sevandhuchu

Describing the sudden onset of love as 'Kadhal arai' (a slap of love) that causes the heart to turn red/blush.

Oxymoron / Paradox

Motta veyil kooda kuliraaga adikka

Juxtaposing harsh scorching sunlight ('Motta veyil') with the feeling of a cold breeze ('kuliraaga adikka') to highlight love's alterative effect on senses.

Simile (Uvamaani)

Kaththi monai kanna vechu kanda padi kizhichaa

Comparing sharp, captivating gazes to the tip of a knife ('Kaththi monai kanna vechu').

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Trivia

This track is featured in the 2014 romantic satirical comedy 'Vaayai Moodi Pesavum' directed by Balaji Mohan, starring Dulquer Salmaan and Nazriya Nazim. The film's soundtrack marked the acclaimed feature debut of composer Sean Roldan.

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