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Lyrics & meaning

Kadhal Kavithaigal

From Gopura Vasalile · 1991

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Gopura Vasalile
Movie release year
1991
Lyrics added on
26 May 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Yes i love this idiot I love this loveable idiot
Kaadhal kavidhaigal Padithidum neram idhazhoram Ini kaaman kalaigalil pirandhidum Raagam pudhu mogam Idhayam idam maarum Ilamai parimaarum Amudhum vazhindhodum Azhaghil kalandhaada
Kaiveesidum thendral Kan moodidum minnal Idhu kaniyo kaviyo amudho Silaiyazhago
Pan paadidum sandham Un naavinil sindhum Adhu mazhaiyo punalo nadhiyo Kalaiyazhago
Megamondru neril ingu Vaazhtha vandhadhadi Dhaagham konda bhoomi nenjil Serthu kondadhadi
Idhu thodarum Valarum malarum Ini kanavum ninaivum unaiyae
Thodarndhidum Kaadhal kavidhaigal padithidum Neram idhazhoramFemale :Ini kaaman kalaigalil pirandhidum Raagam pudhu mogamMale :Idhayam idam maarum Ilamai parimaarumFemale :Amudhum vazhindhodum Azhaghil kalandhaada
Idham tharum kaadhal Kavidhaigal padithidum neramFemale :Idhazhoram Ini kaaman kalaigalil pirandhidum RaagamMale :Pudhu mogam
Poomaalaigal konjum Paamaalaigal kenjum Unai manadhaal ninaithaal Anaithaal adhu inimai
Thol serndhidum gangai Sevvaazhaiyin thangai Enai orunaal palanaal Thodarndhaal adhu pudhumai
Kovilukkul yettri vaitha Dheepamallavaa Kaadhalukku kaathirundhu Kaatchi thandhadho
Ini varuvaai tharuvaai Malarvaai Enai uyiraai uravaai thodarvaai
Idham tharum kaadhal kavidhaigal padithidum neramMale :Idhazhoram Ini kaaman kalaigalil pirandhidum RaagamFemale :Pudhu mogam
Yes, I love this idiot, I love this lovable idiot!
As we read love poems at the corner of our lips, a melody born from the art of love brings a new desire; hearts will change places, youth will be shared, and sweet nectar will overflow to mingle in beauty.
A waving breeze, a lightning flash that makes eyes close—is this fruit, poetry, nectar, or the beauty of a statue?
The melodic rhythm flowing from your tongue—is it rain, fresh spring water, a river, or the beauty of art?
A cloud came down in person to bless us here, and the thirsty earth gathered it into its heart.
This love will continue, grow, and blossom; from now on, all my dreams and thoughts belong to you.
As endless love poems are read at the corner of our lips, a melody born from the art of love brings a new desire; hearts will change places, youth will be shared, and sweet nectar will overflow to mingle in beauty.
As we read soothing love poems at the corner of our lips, a melody born from the art of love brings a new desire.
Garlands of flowers caress, garlands of songs plead; to think of you in my heart and hold you close is pure sweetness.
A pure river resting on my shoulder, tender as a young red banana plant—if you stay by my side day after day, it is always a wonder.
Aren't you the sacred lamp lit inside a temple, who waited for love and appeared before my eyes?
Now come to me, give your love, blossom, and walk with me as my soul and lifelong companion.
As we read soothing love poems at the corner of our lips, a melody born from the art of love brings a new desire.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Kaadhal Kavidhaigal' from Gopura Vasalile (1991) is a celebrated romantic duet expressing the deep emotional and romantic union of two lovers. The lyrics describe how love inspires poetic thoughts and new passions, comparing the intimate moments shared between lovers to divine music, soft breezes, and overflowing nectar.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Kaadhal kavidhaigal Padithidum neram”

Repetition of the initial 'K' sound in adjacent words creates a rhythmic and melodic resonance.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)

“Megamondru neril / Dhaagham konda”

Matching of the second consonant 'g' in line-opening words to create internal structural harmony.

Anaphora / Rhetorical Imagery

“Adhu mazhaiyo punalo nadhiyo Kalaiyazhago”

Repetition of questioning possibilities ('...yo ...yo') comparing the beloved's charms to natural elements like rain, stream, and river.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Ini varuvaai tharuvaai Malarvaai”

Rhyming word endings ('varuvaai', 'tharuvaai', 'Malarvaai') that heighten the poetic and musical cadence.

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Trivia

Composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Vaali, 'Kaadhal Kavidhaigal' features vocals by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra. The film 'Gopura Vasalile' marked director Priyadarshan's entry into Tamil cinema, and the song's English intro 'Yes I love this idiot' became extremely popular among youth in the early 90s.

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