Kadhal Kavignan
From Muyalukku Moonu Kaal · 1979
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Details
- Muyalukku Moonu Kaal1979
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kadhal kavingan naan kaalidasan naan | I am a poet of love, I am Kalidasa |
| Megam thoodhaaga paadum pulavan naan | I am the poet who sings using the cloud as a messenger |
| Azhagai paadaamal ilamai edharkaaga | What is youth for, if not to sing of beauty? |
| Iraivan padaiththaanae ennai adharkaga | God created me for that very purpose |
| Male | |
| Avalum naanum amuthum theanum | She and I are like nectar and honey |
| Avalallaal yaarai en tamil konjumo | Who else besides her will my Tamil fondle with affection? |
| Idaiyo pinna idhazho minna | With a slender waist and sparkling lips |
| Iravil naan uravaaduvaen | I shall share intimacy in the night |
| Male | |
| Kadhal kavingan naan kaalidasan naan | I am a poet of love, I am Kalidasa |
| Megam thoodhaaga paadum pulavan naan | I am the poet who sings using the cloud as a messenger |
| Male | |
| Naan kalaingan avalin kadhalan | I am an artist, her lover |
| Naan kalaingan avalin kadhalan | I am an artist, her lover |
| Idhu oru adhiyasa porutham | This is a wonderful, miraculous match |
| Idhil enna pirarukku varutham | Why should others be grieved by this? |
| Naan ilaingan mayakkum paadagan | I am a youth, an enchanting singer |
| Naan ilaingan mayakkum paadagan | I am a youth, an enchanting singer |
| Naan kalaingan avalin kadhalan | I am an artist, her lover |
| Male | |
| Vaahaan hai yae diwaana | There is this crazy lover over there |
| Vaahaan hai yaeh kilovnaa | There is this plaything over there |
| Vaahaan hai yae diwaana | There is this crazy lover over there |
| Vaahaan hai yaeh kilovnaa | There is this plaything over there |
| Thaekko yae thamaasha thaekko | Look at this spectacle, look! |
| Shaaraapi pul pul shaaraapi jil jil | Drunk nightingale, sparkling drunkard |
| Raath ki rani yae darling yaeho oooo | This queen of the night, this darling, oh! |
| Male | |
| Thaalam podattaa thalukkaa paadattaa | Shall I set the rhythm? Shall I sing with grace? |
| Thaanae aattam varum aadi paarammaa | Dance will come naturally, dance and see, my lady! |
| Adiyae oiyyaari azhagu singaari | Hey graceful one, beautiful stylish lady |
| Ingae ennai vittaal singam yaarammaa | If I am left out here, who is the lion/champion, lady? |
| Male | |
| Thaalam podattaa thalukkaa paadattaa | Shall I set the rhythm? Shall I sing with grace? |
| Thaanae aattam varum aadi paarammaa | Dance will come naturally, dance and see, my lady! |
| Adiyae oiyyaari azhagu singaari | Hey graceful one, beautiful stylish lady |
| Ingae ennai vittaal singam yaarammaa | If I am left out here, who is the lion/champion, lady? |
| Male | |
| Eththanai irukku paattu | There are so many songs! |
| Ini aththanai aattam kaattu | Now show that much dance performance |
| Adi sangathi poda theriyum | Hey, I know how to improvise musical nuances |
| Appa un kadhi enna puriyum | Then you will understand what your plight becomes |
| Male | |
| ………………. | |
| Male | |
| Thappu thaalaththai oppu kollaathae | Do not accept a faulty rhythm |
| Antha uppu kallu vairamaagum | Can that rock salt ever become a diamond? |
| Ingae kasakkuthaa angae inikkuthaa | Is it bitter here and sweet over there? |
| Kaakkaa kuyila pola raagam paadumaa | Can a crow sing melodies like a cuckoo bird? |
| Male | |
| Thappu thaalaththai oppu kollaathae | Do not accept a faulty rhythm |
| Antha uppu kallu vairamaagum | Can that rock salt ever become a diamond? |
| Ingae kasakkuthaa angae inikkuthaa | Is it bitter here and sweet over there? |
| Kaakkaa kuyila pola raagam paadumaa | Can a crow sing melodies like a cuckoo bird? |
| Female | |
| Paravai naan paruva siraginai virikkiraen | I am a bird, spreading my youthful wings |
| Iravellaam uravudan paadi thirivathu sugam | It is sheer bliss to roam singing all night with loved ones |
| Oru tharam iru manam kaana thudipathu anupavam | Two hearts yearning to meet even once is an experience |
| Oru tharam iru manam kaana thudipathu anupavam | Two hearts yearning to meet even once is an experience |
| Male | |
| Rasigan naan azhagu silaiyinai anaikkiraen | I am an admirer, embracing a beautiful sculpture |
| Arugilae azhaiththathu aasai padhumaiyim mugam | The face of the desired doll called me close |
| Idhazhellaam pazharasam kadhal ulagangal nam vasam | Lips are full of fruit nectar, the worlds of love belong to us |
| Idhazhellaam pazharasam kadhal ulagangal nam vasam | Lips are full of fruit nectar, the worlds of love belong to us |
| Male | |
| Rasigan naan azhagu silaiyinai anaikkiraen | I am an admirer, embracing a beautiful sculpture |
| Arugilae azhaiththathu aasai padhumaiyim mugam | The face of the desired doll called me close |
எஸ். பி. பாலசுப்ரமணியம் மற்றும் ஜென்சி
I am a poet of love, I am Kalidasa
I am the poet who sings using the cloud as a messenger
What is youth for, if not to sing of beauty?
God created me for that very purpose
காதல் கவிஞன் நான் காளிதாசன் நான்
மேகம் தூதாக பாடும் புலவன் நான்
அழகை பாடாமல் இளமை எதற்காக
இறைவன் படைத்தானே என்னை அதற்காக
She and I are like nectar and honey
Who else besides her will my Tamil fondle with affection?
With a slender waist and sparkling lips
I shall share intimacy in the night
அவளும் நானும் அமுதும் தேனும்
அவளல்லால் யாரை என் தமிழ் கொஞ்சுமோ
இடையோ பின்ன இதழோ மின்ன
இரவில் நான் உறவாடுவேன்.....
I am a poet of love, I am Kalidasa
I am the poet who sings using the cloud as a messenger
காதல் கவிஞன் நான் காளிதாசன் நான்
மேகம் தூதாக பாடும் புலவன் நான்
I am an artist, her lover
I am an artist, her lover
This is a wonderful, miraculous match
Why should others be grieved by this?
I am a youth, an enchanting singer
I am a youth, an enchanting singer
I am an artist, her lover
நான் கலைஞன் அவளின் காதலன்
நான் கலைஞன் அவளின் காதலன்
இது ஒரு அதிசய பொருத்தம்
இதில் என்ன பிறருக்கு வருத்தம்
நான் இளைஞன் மயக்கும் பாடகன்....
நான் இளைஞன் மயக்கும் பாடகன்....
நான் கலைஞன் அவளின் காதலன்
There is this crazy lover over there
There is this plaything over there
There is this crazy lover over there
There is this plaything over there
Look at this spectacle, look!
Drunk nightingale, sparkling drunkard
This queen of the night, this darling, oh!
வாஹான் ஹை யே திவானா
வாஹான் ஹை யேஹ் கிலோவ்னா
வாஹான் ஹை யே திவானா
வாஹான் ஹை யேஹ் கிலோவ்னா
தேக்கோ யே தாமாஷா தேக்கோ
ஷாராபி புல் புல் ஷாராபி ஜில் ஜில்
ராத் கி ராணி யே டார்லிங் யேஹோஓஓஒ
Shall I set the rhythm? Shall I sing with grace?
Dance will come naturally, dance and see, my lady!
Hey graceful one, beautiful stylish lady
If I am left out here, who is the lion/champion, lady?
தாளம் போடட்டா தளுக்கா பாடட்டா
தானே ஆட்டம் வரும் ஆடிப்பாரம்மா
அடியே ஒய்யாரி அழகு சிங்காரி
இங்கே என்னை விட்டால் சிங்கம் யாரம்மா
Shall I set the rhythm? Shall I sing with grace?
Dance will come naturally, dance and see, my lady!
Hey graceful one, beautiful stylish lady
If I am left out here, who is the lion/champion, lady?
தாளம் போடட்டா தளுக்கா பாடட்டா
தானே ஆட்டம் வரும் ஆடிப்பாரம்மா
அடியே ஒய்யாரி அழகு சிங்காரி
இங்கே என்னை விட்டால் சிங்கம் யாரம்மா
There are so many songs!
Now show that much dance performance
Hey, I know how to improvise musical nuances
Then you will understand what your plight becomes
எத்தனை இருக்கு பாட்டு
இனி அத்தனை ஆட்டம் காட்டு
அடி சங்கதி போடத் தெரியும்
அப்ப உன் கதி என்ன புரியும்
......................
Do not accept a faulty rhythm
Can that rock salt ever become a diamond?
Is it bitter here and sweet over there?
Can a crow sing melodies like a cuckoo bird?
தப்பு தாளத்தை ஒப்புக் கொள்ளாதே
அந்த உப்புக் கல்லு வைரமாகுமா
இங்கே கசக்குதா அங்கே இனிக்குதா
காக்கா குயிலப் போல ராகம் பாடுமா
Do not accept a faulty rhythm
Can that rock salt ever become a diamond?
Is it bitter here and sweet over there?
Can a crow sing melodies like a cuckoo bird?
தப்பு தாளத்தை ஒப்புக் கொள்ளாதே
அந்த உப்புக் கல்லு வைரமாகுமா
இங்கே கசக்குதா அங்கே இனிக்குதா
காக்கா குயிலப் போல ராகம் பாடுமா
I am a bird, spreading my youthful wings
It is sheer bliss to roam singing all night with loved ones
Two hearts yearning to meet even once is an experience
Two hearts yearning to meet even once is an experience
பறவை நான் பருவ சிறகினை விரிக்கிறேன்
இரவெல்லாம் உறவுடன் பாடித்திரிவது சுகம்
ஒரு தரம் இரு மனம் காணத் துடிப்பது அனுபவம்
ஒரு தரம் இரு மனம் காணத் துடிப்பது அனுபவம்
I am an admirer, embracing a beautiful sculpture
The face of the desired doll called me close
Lips are full of fruit nectar, the worlds of love belong to us
Lips are full of fruit nectar, the worlds of love belong to us
ரசிகன் நான் அழகு சிலையினை அணைக்கிறேன்
அருகிலே அழைத்தது ஆசை பதுமையின் முகம்
இதழெல்லாம் பழரசம் காதல் உலகங்கள் நம் வசம்
இதழெல்லாம் பழரசம் காதல் உலகங்கள் நம் வசம்....
I am an admirer, embracing a beautiful sculpture
The face of the desired doll called me close
ரசிகன் நான் அழகு சிலையினை அணைக்கிறேன்
அருகிலே அழைத்தது ஆசை பதுமையின் முகம்
Kadhal kavingan naan kaalidasan naan
I am a poet of love, I am Kalidasa
Megam thoodhaaga paadum pulavan naan
I am the poet who sings using the cloud as a messenger
Azhagai paadaamal ilamai edharkaaga
What is youth for, if not to sing of beauty?
Iraivan padaiththaanae ennai adharkaga
God created me for that very purpose
Avalum naanum amuthum theanum
She and I are like nectar and honey
Avalallaal yaarai en tamil konjumo
Who else besides her will my Tamil fondle with affection?
Idaiyo pinna idhazho minna
With a slender waist and sparkling lips
Iravil naan uravaaduvaen
I shall share intimacy in the night
Kadhal kavingan naan kaalidasan naan
I am a poet of love, I am Kalidasa
Megam thoodhaaga paadum pulavan naan
I am the poet who sings using the cloud as a messenger
Naan kalaingan avalin kadhalan
I am an artist, her lover
Naan kalaingan avalin kadhalan
I am an artist, her lover
Idhu oru adhiyasa porutham
This is a wonderful, miraculous match
Idhil enna pirarukku varutham
Why should others be grieved by this?
Naan ilaingan mayakkum paadagan
I am a youth, an enchanting singer
Naan ilaingan mayakkum paadagan
I am a youth, an enchanting singer
Naan kalaingan avalin kadhalan
I am an artist, her lover
Vaahaan hai yae diwaana
There is this crazy lover over there
Vaahaan hai yaeh kilovnaa
There is this plaything over there
Vaahaan hai yae diwaana
There is this crazy lover over there
Vaahaan hai yaeh kilovnaa
There is this plaything over there
Thaekko yae thamaasha thaekko
Look at this spectacle, look!
Shaaraapi pul pul shaaraapi jil jil
Drunk nightingale, sparkling drunkard
Raath ki rani yae darling yaeho oooo
This queen of the night, this darling, oh!
Thaalam podattaa thalukkaa paadattaa
Shall I set the rhythm? Shall I sing with grace?
Thaanae aattam varum aadi paarammaa
Dance will come naturally, dance and see, my lady!
Adiyae oiyyaari azhagu singaari
Hey graceful one, beautiful stylish lady
Ingae ennai vittaal singam yaarammaa
If I am left out here, who is the lion/champion, lady?
Thaalam podattaa thalukkaa paadattaa
Shall I set the rhythm? Shall I sing with grace?
Thaanae aattam varum aadi paarammaa
Dance will come naturally, dance and see, my lady!
Adiyae oiyyaari azhagu singaari
Hey graceful one, beautiful stylish lady
Ingae ennai vittaal singam yaarammaa
If I am left out here, who is the lion/champion, lady?
Eththanai irukku paattu
There are so many songs!
Ini aththanai aattam kaattu
Now show that much dance performance
Adi sangathi poda theriyum
Hey, I know how to improvise musical nuances
Appa un kadhi enna puriyum
Then you will understand what your plight becomes
……………….
Thappu thaalaththai oppu kollaathae
Do not accept a faulty rhythm
Antha uppu kallu vairamaagum
Can that rock salt ever become a diamond?
Ingae kasakkuthaa angae inikkuthaa
Is it bitter here and sweet over there?
Kaakkaa kuyila pola raagam paadumaa
Can a crow sing melodies like a cuckoo bird?
Thappu thaalaththai oppu kollaathae
Do not accept a faulty rhythm
Antha uppu kallu vairamaagum
Can that rock salt ever become a diamond?
Ingae kasakkuthaa angae inikkuthaa
Is it bitter here and sweet over there?
Kaakkaa kuyila pola raagam paadumaa
Can a crow sing melodies like a cuckoo bird?
Paravai naan paruva siraginai virikkiraen
I am a bird, spreading my youthful wings
Iravellaam uravudan paadi thirivathu sugam
It is sheer bliss to roam singing all night with loved ones
Oru tharam iru manam kaana thudipathu anupavam
Two hearts yearning to meet even once is an experience
Oru tharam iru manam kaana thudipathu anupavam
Two hearts yearning to meet even once is an experience
Rasigan naan azhagu silaiyinai anaikkiraen
I am an admirer, embracing a beautiful sculpture
Arugilae azhaiththathu aasai padhumaiyim mugam
The face of the desired doll called me close
Idhazhellaam pazharasam kadhal ulagangal nam vasam
Lips are full of fruit nectar, the worlds of love belong to us
Idhazhellaam pazharasam kadhal ulagangal nam vasam
Lips are full of fruit nectar, the worlds of love belong to us
Rasigan naan azhagu silaiyinai anaikkiraen
I am an admirer, embracing a beautiful sculpture
Arugilae azhaiththathu aasai padhumaiyim mugam
The face of the desired doll called me close
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic and poetic song blends classical references with playful, rhythmic romance. The male protagonist compares himself to the legendary Sanskrit poet Kalidasa (referencing his famous work 'Meghaduta', where a cloud is used as a messenger) and celebrates his artistic identity as a lover, singer, and youth created by God specifically to praise feminine beauty.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Cultural/Literary Allusion
“Kadhal kavingan naan kaalidasan naan”
Reference to Kalidasa and 'Megam thoodhaaga' directly invokes Meghadūta, the classic masterpiece by Kalidasa.
Simile (Upamai)
“Avalum naanum amuthum theanum”
Comparing the lovers' bond to nectar and honey ('amuthum theanum') to highlight sweetness and compatibility.
Contrast & Metaphor
“Antha uppu kallu vairamaagum”
Comparing 'uppu kallu' (rock salt) to 'vairam' (diamond) and 'kaakkaa' (crow) to 'kuyil' (cuckoo) to signify fake versus true artistic skill.
Emona / Rhyme (Mona/Edhugai)
“Adiyae oiyyaari azhagu singaari”
Playful Tamil rhyming with 'oiyyaari' and 'singaari' creating a lighthearted folk-pop rhythm.
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Trivia
'Muyalukku Moonu Kaal' (1979) features music composed by Chandrabose with lyrics penned by Vaali. The song creatively mixes Tamil classical poet allusions with Hindi phrases like 'Vaahaan hai yae diwaana' to match the eccentric, theatrical tone of the film's sequence.
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