- Lyricist
- Veerapandiyan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, Manorama
- Music director
- Ragava Naidu
- Movie name
- Kadhalikka Vanga
- Movie release year
- 1972
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Sept 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
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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