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Lyrics & meaning

Kadhal Endrale Thenallava

From Kadhalikka Vanga · 1972

Lyricist
Veerapandiyan
Singers
P. Susheela, Manorama
Music director
Ragava Naidu
Details
Kadhalikka Vanga1972

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Kadhal endraalae thaenallavaaIsn't love sweeter than honey itself?
Kaanum perinba veedallavaaIsn't it a home of supreme bliss that we behold?
Kanivodu paarattavaa oo….oo…..Shall I appreciate you with affection, oo...oo...
Kadhai pesi thaalattavaa….Shall I lull you to sleep telling stories?
Female
Kadhal endraalae thaenallavaaIsn't love sweeter than honey itself?
Kaanum perinba veedallavaaIsn't it a home of supreme bliss that we behold?
Kanivodu paarattavaa oo….oo…..Shall I appreciate you with affection, oo...oo...
Kadhai pesi thaalattavaa….Shall I lull you to sleep telling stories?
Female
Kadhalikka vaanga thaniyaaga neegaCome to fall in love, all by yourself.
Kadhalikka vaanga thaniyaaga neegaCome to fall in love, all by yourself.
Female
Ulagaalum kadhal namathaaga venumWe must own the love that rules the world.
Vaaraai oi….nee vaaraaiCome along, oh... come along!
Unnodu naanae uravaada vendumI want to build a bond with you.
Thaaraai…oi…..anbu thaaraaiGive me, oh... give me love!
Female
Ulaga inbam thedi naam iniya thamizhil paadiSeeking world's joy, singing in sweet Tamil,
Ulaga inbam thedi naam iniya thamizhil paadiSeeking world's joy, singing in sweet Tamil,
Pudhiya uravin kavithai aagalaamWe can become the poem of a new relationship.
Female
Kadhalikka vaanga thaniyaaga neegaCome to fall in love, all by yourself.
Kadhalikka vaanga thaniyaaga neegaCome to fall in love, all by yourself.
Female
Oododi naanae unai thedi vanthaenI came running fast searching for you.
Raja oi….aasai rajaOh king... my beloved king!
Neethaanae thevai enai naanae thanthaenYou are the one I need, I gave myself to you.
Kannaa oi….kadhal mannaaOh darling... oh king of love!
Female
Namathu intha vegam pudhu nilavu payanamaagumThis speed of ours will turn into a journey to a new moon.
Pudhumai kalaiyin inimai kaanalaamWe can witness the sweetness of novel arts.
Female
Kadhalikka vaanga thaniyaaga neegaCome to fall in love, all by yourself.
Kadhalikka vaanga thaniyaaga neegaCome to fall in love, all by yourself.
Female
Ullaasa thaeni siththaanai maeniPlayful honey, slender sculpted body,
Mama….oi….aasai mamaOh uncle... my darling uncle!
Sallaaba rani sathiraadum kanniQueen of romance, dancing maiden,
Mama hoi hoi….mesai mamaOh uncle... mustache-bearing uncle!
Female
Neeyum naanum onnuYou and I are one,
Ini namakku venum renduNow we need two,
Neeyum naanum onnuYou and I are one,
Ini namakku venum renduNow we need two,
Arumaiyaana kudumbam aagalaamWe can become a wonderful family.
Female
Kadhal endraalae thaenallavaaIsn't love sweeter than honey itself?
Kaanum perinba veedallavaaIsn't it a home of supreme bliss that we behold?
Kanivodu paarattavaa aa…..aa….aa….Shall I appreciate you with affection, aa...aa...aa...
Kadhai pesi thaalattavaa….Shall I lull you to sleep telling stories?
Female
Kadhalikka vaanga thaniyaaga neegaCome to fall in love, all by yourself.
Kadhalikka vaanga thaniyaaga neegaCome to fall in love, all by yourself.
Kadhalikka vaanga thaniyaaga neegaCome to fall in love, all by yourself.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic song 'Kadhalikka Vanga' from the 1972 movie celebrates romantic bliss, courtship, and playful togetherness. The song opens with poetic comparisons of love to honey and a home of heavenly joy, portraying affection through gentle story-telling and romantic praise. As it progresses, the duet incorporates playful banter and lively invitations to step into love, highlighting dreams of building a happy future and family together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Kadhal endraalae thaenallavaa

Compares love directly to honey ('thaenallavaa') and a home of supreme bliss ('perinba veedallavaa').

Monai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)

Kadhal endraalae thaenallavaa / Kaanum perinba veedallavaa

Repetition of initial letters/sounds like 'Ka' across 'Kadhal', 'Kaanum', 'Kanivodu', and 'Kadhai'.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Kanivodu paarattavaa oo….oo….. / Kadhai pesi thaalattavaa….

Rhyming ends on words like 'thaenallavaa' and 'veedallavaa', as well as 'paarattavaa' and 'thaalattavaa'.

Antithesis / Wordplay

Neeyum naanum onnu / Ini namakku venum rendu

Using numerical play 'onnu' (one) and 'rendu' (two) to signify couple unity leading to starting a family (two children/members).

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Trivia

The song is composed by Ragava Naidu and sung in a duet fashion featuring legendary singers P. Susheela and Manorama, blending sweet romantic melody with humorous folk-style expressions.

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