Kadhal Endru
From Marumunai · 2014
- Lyricist
- Mariesh Kumar
- Singer
- Velmurugan
- Music director
- Sathya Dev
- Details
- Marumunai2014
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kaadhal endru kavidhai sonnaal | If you write poetry about love |
| Ulagam rasikkudhu | The world appreciates it |
| Kaadhalikkum kadhaiyai sonnaal | But if you tell a story of real love |
| Adichi verattudhu | It beats and chases you away |
| Male | |
| Kaadhal endru kavidhai sonnaal | If you write poetry about love |
| Ulagam rasikkudhu | The world appreciates it |
| Kaadhalikkum kadhaiyai sonnaal | But if you tell a story of real love |
| Adichi verattudhu | It beats and chases you away |
| Male | |
| Yaettalavil mattum thaanga | Only within the pages of a book |
| Kaadhal jeyikkudhu | Does love triumph |
| Veettalavil etti paarthaal oorum eriyudhu | If you look at it in real homes, the entire village burns with fury |
| Anjarivu mirugam kooda kaadhal kolludhu | Even five-sensed animals feel love |
| Aararivu manidhan yaeno anbai kolludhu | Why does the six-sensed human kill love? |
| Vaai kizhiya pesuvorgal vaesham poduraar | Those who talk boastfully wear masks of hypocrisy |
| Naayai kooda saadhi paarthu saethu vaikkiraar | They match even dogs based on breed and caste |
| Naayai kooda saadhi paarthu saethu vaikkiraar | They match even dogs based on breed and caste |
| Male | |
| Munnor sonna pagutharivu | The rationalism taught by our ancestors |
| Attham palarkku puriyala | Many fail to understand its meaning |
| Periyavaa sonna anbin | The voice of love spoken by great souls |
| Kuralum kaadhil vizhugala | Does not fall on their ears |
| Male | |
| Saadhi pitham thalaikku yaeri | Caste obsession has rushed to their heads |
| Needhiyin artham theriyala | They do not understand the meaning of justice |
| Mathavana enni vaazhndhu | Living while caring about society's opinion |
| Pethavana manasa kanikkala | They fail to read the hearts of their own children |
| Male | |
| Gauravam endra kaanal neeril | In the mirage named honor |
| Karugi pogudhu pinjugal | Young lives are burned to ashes |
| Kaedu ketta manidhan nenjil | In the wicked human heart |
| Ethanai kodi nanjugal | How many millions of poisons reside? |
| Male | |
| Arthamulla indhu madham | Meaningful Hindu Religion |
| Kannadhaasam ezhudhinaar | Was written by poet Kannadasan |
| Artham purindhu yaar ingae | Who here understood its true meaning |
| Anbil vaazha pazhaghinaar | And learned to live in love? |
| Male | |
| Kolai kalavu kollai thaandi | Worse than murder, theft, and robbery |
| Kaadhal kodum paavamaa | Is love a terrible sin? |
| Kalai kavidhai kaadhal enbadhu | Are art, poetry, and love |
| Vaazhkkaiyil perum saabamaa | A great curse in human life? |
| Male | |
| Thandavaalam inai saerndhaal | When train tracks join together in unison |
| Rayil adhan mael odudhu | The train runs smoothly over them |
| Thandavaalam vambu saerndhaal | When conflict arises near the tracks |
| Rayil udal mael yerudhu | The train runs over human bodies |
| Male | |
| Paalukku kooda kalappu pasuvai | People seek cross-breed cows for milk |
| Thaedi thaedi vaangudhu | Searching high and low to buy them |
| Vaazhvukku yengum kalappu uravai | But an inter-caste relationship longing for life |
| Thaedi poyi kolludhu | They actively seek out and kill |
| Kaasum kaasum kaadhal kondaal | If wealth falls in love with wealth |
| Naadae vandhu vaazhthudhu | The entire country comes to bless them |
| Ezhai veettil kaadhal vandhaal | But if love enters a poor household |
| Dheivamum yemanaai maarudhu | Even God turns into the God of Death |
| Male | |
| Kaadhal endru kavidhai sonnaal | If you write poetry about love |
| Ulagam rasikkudhu | The world appreciates it |
| Kaadhalikkum kadhaiyai sonnaal | But if you tell a story of real love |
| Adichi verattudhu | It beats and chases you away |
| Male | |
| Yaettalavil mattum thaanga | Only within the pages of a book |
| Kaadhal jeyikkudhu | Does love triumph |
| Veettalavil etti paarthaal oorum eriyudhu | If you look at it in real homes, the entire village burns with fury |
| Anjarivu mirugam kooda kaadhal kolludhu | Even five-sensed animals feel love |
| Aararivu manidhan yaeno anbai kolludhu | Why does the six-sensed human kill love? |
| Vaai kizhiya pesuvorgal vaesham poduraar | Those who talk boastfully wear masks of hypocrisy |
| Naayai kooda saadhi paarthu saethu vaikkiraar | They match even dogs based on breed and caste |
| Naayai kooda saadhi paarthu saethu vaikkiraar | They match even dogs based on breed and caste |
| Male | |
| Kaadhal endru kavidhai sonnaal | If you write poetry about love |
| Ulagam rasikkudhu | The world appreciates it |
| Kaadhalikkum kadhaiyai sonnaal | But if you tell a story of real love |
| Adichi verattudhu | It beats and chases you away |
காதல் என்று கவிதை சொன்னால்
உலகம் ரசிக்குது
காதலிக்கும் கதையை சொன்னா
அடிச்சி வெரட்டுது
If you write poetry about love
The world appreciates it
But if you tell a story of real love
It beats and chases you away
காதல் என்று கவிதை சொன்னால்
உலகம் ரசிக்குது
காதலிக்கும் கதையை சொன்னா
அடிச்சி வெரட்டுது
If you write poetry about love
The world appreciates it
But if you tell a story of real love
It beats and chases you away
ஏட்டளவில் மட்டும்தாங்க
காதல் ஜெயிக்குது
வீட்டளவில் எட்டிப் பார்த்தால் ஊரும் எரியுது
அஞ்சறிவு மிருகம் கூட காதல் கொள்ளுது
ஆறறிவு மனிதன் ஏனோ அன்பை கொல்லுது
வாய் கிழிய பேசுவோர்கள் வேஷம் போடுறார்
நாயை கூட சாதி பார்த்து சேத்து வைக்கிறார்
நாயை கூட சாதி பார்த்து சேத்து வைக்கிறார்
Only within the pages of a book
Does love triumph
If you look at it in real homes, the entire village burns with fury
Even five-sensed animals feel love
Why does the six-sensed human kill love?
Those who talk boastfully wear masks of hypocrisy
They match even dogs based on breed and caste
They match even dogs based on breed and caste
முன்னோர் சொன்ன பகுத்தறிவு
அர்த்தம் பலர்க்கு புரியல
பெரியவா சொன்ன அன்பின்
குரலும் காதில் விழுகல
The rationalism taught by our ancestors
Many fail to understand its meaning
The voice of love spoken by great souls
Does not fall on their ears
சாதிப் பித்தம் தலைக்கு ஏறி
நீதியின் அர்த்தம் தெரியல
மத்தவன எண்ணி வாழ்ந்து
பெத்தவ மனச கணிக்கல
Caste obsession has rushed to their heads
They do not understand the meaning of justice
Living while caring about society's opinion
They fail to read the hearts of their own children
கௌரவம் என்ற கானல் நீரில்
கருகிப் போகுது பிஞ்சுகள்
கேடு கெட்ட மனிதன் நெஞ்சில்
எத்தனை கோடி நஞ்சுகள்
In the mirage named honor
Young lives are burned to ashes
In the wicked human heart
How many millions of poisons reside?
அர்த்தமுள்ள இந்து மதம்
கண்ணதாசன் எழுதினார்
அர்த்தம் புரிந்து யார் இங்கே
அன்பில் வாழப் பழகினார்
Meaningful Hindu Religion
Was written by poet Kannadasan
Who here understood its true meaning
And learned to live in love?
கொலை களவு கொள்ளை தாண்டி
காதல் கொடும் பாவமா
கலைக் கவிதை காதல் என்பது
வாழ்க்கையில் பெரும் சாபமா
Worse than murder, theft, and robbery
Is love a terrible sin?
Are art, poetry, and love
A great curse in human life?
தண்டவாளம் இணை சேர்ந்தால்
ரயில் அதன் மேல் ஓடுது
தண்டவாளம் வம்பு சேர்ந்தால்
ரயில் உடல் மேல் ஏறுது
When train tracks join together in unison
The train runs smoothly over them
When conflict arises near the tracks
The train runs over human bodies
பாலுக்குக் கூட கலப்புப் பசுவை
தேடித் தேடி வாங்குது
வாழ்வுக்கு ஏங்கும் கலப்பு உறவை
தேடிப் போயி கொல்லுது
காசும் காசும் காதல் கொண்டால்
நாடே வந்து வாழ்த்துது
ஏழை வீட்டில் காதல் வந்தால்
தெய்வமும் எமனாய் மாறுது
People seek cross-breed cows for milk
Searching high and low to buy them
But an inter-caste relationship longing for life
They actively seek out and kill
If wealth falls in love with wealth
The entire country comes to bless them
But if love enters a poor household
Even God turns into the God of Death
காதல் என்று கவிதை சொன்னால்
உலகம் ரசிக்குது
காதலிக்கும் கதையை சொன்னா
அடிச்சி வெரட்டுது
If you write poetry about love
The world appreciates it
But if you tell a story of real love
It beats and chases you away
ஏட்டளவில் மட்டும்தாங்க
காதல் ஜெயிக்குது
வீட்டளவில் எட்டிப் பார்த்தால் ஊரும் எரியுது
அஞ்சறிவு மிருகம் கூட காதல் கொள்ளுது
ஆறறிவு மனிதன் ஏனோ அன்பை கொல்லுது
வாய் கிழிய பேசுவோர்கள் வேஷம் போடுறார்
நாயை கூட சாதி பார்த்து சேத்து வைக்கிறார்
நாயை கூட சாதி பார்த்து சேத்து வைக்கிறார்
Only within the pages of a book
Does love triumph
If you look at it in real homes, the entire village burns with fury
Even five-sensed animals feel love
Why does the six-sensed human kill love?
Those who talk boastfully wear masks of hypocrisy
They match even dogs based on breed and caste
They match even dogs based on breed and caste
காதல் என்று கவிதை சொன்னால்
உலகம் ரசிக்குது
காதலிக்கும் கதையை சொன்னா
அடிச்சி வெரட்டுது
If you write poetry about love
The world appreciates it
But if you tell a story of real love
It beats and chases you away
Kaadhal endru kavidhai sonnaal
If you write poetry about love
Ulagam rasikkudhu
The world appreciates it
Kaadhalikkum kadhaiyai sonnaal
But if you tell a story of real love
Adichi verattudhu
It beats and chases you away
Kaadhal endru kavidhai sonnaal
If you write poetry about love
Ulagam rasikkudhu
The world appreciates it
Kaadhalikkum kadhaiyai sonnaal
But if you tell a story of real love
Adichi verattudhu
It beats and chases you away
Yaettalavil mattum thaanga
Only within the pages of a book
Kaadhal jeyikkudhu
Does love triumph
Veettalavil etti paarthaal oorum eriyudhu
If you look at it in real homes, the entire village burns with fury
Anjarivu mirugam kooda kaadhal kolludhu
Even five-sensed animals feel love
Aararivu manidhan yaeno anbai kolludhu
Why does the six-sensed human kill love?
Vaai kizhiya pesuvorgal vaesham poduraar
Those who talk boastfully wear masks of hypocrisy
Naayai kooda saadhi paarthu saethu vaikkiraar
They match even dogs based on breed and caste
Naayai kooda saadhi paarthu saethu vaikkiraar
They match even dogs based on breed and caste
Munnor sonna pagutharivu
The rationalism taught by our ancestors
Attham palarkku puriyala
Many fail to understand its meaning
Periyavaa sonna anbin
The voice of love spoken by great souls
Kuralum kaadhil vizhugala
Does not fall on their ears
Saadhi pitham thalaikku yaeri
Caste obsession has rushed to their heads
Needhiyin artham theriyala
They do not understand the meaning of justice
Mathavana enni vaazhndhu
Living while caring about society's opinion
Pethavana manasa kanikkala
They fail to read the hearts of their own children
Gauravam endra kaanal neeril
In the mirage named honor
Karugi pogudhu pinjugal
Young lives are burned to ashes
Kaedu ketta manidhan nenjil
In the wicked human heart
Ethanai kodi nanjugal
How many millions of poisons reside?
Arthamulla indhu madham
Meaningful Hindu Religion
Kannadhaasam ezhudhinaar
Was written by poet Kannadasan
Artham purindhu yaar ingae
Who here understood its true meaning
Anbil vaazha pazhaghinaar
And learned to live in love?
Kolai kalavu kollai thaandi
Worse than murder, theft, and robbery
Kaadhal kodum paavamaa
Is love a terrible sin?
Kalai kavidhai kaadhal enbadhu
Are art, poetry, and love
Vaazhkkaiyil perum saabamaa
A great curse in human life?
Thandavaalam inai saerndhaal
When train tracks join together in unison
Rayil adhan mael odudhu
The train runs smoothly over them
Thandavaalam vambu saerndhaal
When conflict arises near the tracks
Rayil udal mael yerudhu
The train runs over human bodies
Paalukku kooda kalappu pasuvai
People seek cross-breed cows for milk
Thaedi thaedi vaangudhu
Searching high and low to buy them
Vaazhvukku yengum kalappu uravai
But an inter-caste relationship longing for life
Thaedi poyi kolludhu
They actively seek out and kill
Kaasum kaasum kaadhal kondaal
If wealth falls in love with wealth
Naadae vandhu vaazhthudhu
The entire country comes to bless them
Ezhai veettil kaadhal vandhaal
But if love enters a poor household
Dheivamum yemanaai maarudhu
Even God turns into the God of Death
Kaadhal endru kavidhai sonnaal
If you write poetry about love
Ulagam rasikkudhu
The world appreciates it
Kaadhalikkum kadhaiyai sonnaal
But if you tell a story of real love
Adichi verattudhu
It beats and chases you away
Yaettalavil mattum thaanga
Only within the pages of a book
Kaadhal jeyikkudhu
Does love triumph
Veettalavil etti paarthaal oorum eriyudhu
If you look at it in real homes, the entire village burns with fury
Anjarivu mirugam kooda kaadhal kolludhu
Even five-sensed animals feel love
Aararivu manidhan yaeno anbai kolludhu
Why does the six-sensed human kill love?
Vaai kizhiya pesuvorgal vaesham poduraar
Those who talk boastfully wear masks of hypocrisy
Naayai kooda saadhi paarthu saethu vaikkiraar
They match even dogs based on breed and caste
Naayai kooda saadhi paarthu saethu vaikkiraar
They match even dogs based on breed and caste
Kaadhal endru kavidhai sonnaal
If you write poetry about love
Ulagam rasikkudhu
The world appreciates it
Kaadhalikkum kadhaiyai sonnaal
But if you tell a story of real love
Adichi verattudhu
It beats and chases you away
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the film 'Marumunai' is a hard-hitting social commentary against caste prejudice, societal hypocrisy, and honor killings in Tamil Nadu. The lyrics highlight the stark paradox where society glorifies love in books, cinema, and poetry, yet brutally persecutes real-life lovers who cross caste or economic barriers. The lyricist sharply criticizes parents who prioritize social prestige and caste purity over their children's happiness, leading to destruction and loss of innocent lives.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Antithesis / Irony
“Anjarivu mirugam kooda kaadhal kolludhu / Aararivu manidhan yaeno anbai kolludhu”
Contrasts five-sensed animals that naturally express love with six-sensed rational humans who destroy love.
Metaphor
“Gauravam endra kaanal neeril karugi pogudhu pinjugal”
Compares family pride and honor (Gauravam) to a mirage (kaanal neer) that tricks people and burns young lives.
Ethai / Second-letter Rhyme
“Thandavaalam inai saerndhaal / Thandavaalam vambu saerndhaal”
Tamil poetic device where the second letter of consecutive lines rhyme ('Thandavaalam').
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Trivia
The song directly references 'Arthamulla Indhu Madham', a famous multi-volume philosophical work on Hinduism written by legendary Tamil poet Kannadasan, using it to challenge fundamentalists who preach religion without practicing its core message of love and compassion.
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