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Lyrics & meaning

Kadhal Kili

From Kalyana Kacheri · 1987

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, Manjula
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Kalyana Kacheri
Movie release year
1987
Lyrics added on
20 Jan 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kaadhal kili kadhai pesudhu
Kaadhoram koosudhu
Kaadhal kili kadhai pesudhu
Kaadhoram koosudhu
Raathiri neramae
Aathiram meerumae
Female : Podhum podhum
Idhu oru pudhu anubavam
Kaadhal kili kadhai pesudhu
Female : Kaadhoram koosudhu
Poovil vandu koodudhae
Bodhai kondu aadudhae
Female :Naanam theerndhu ponadhae
Aasai ellai meerudhae
Ododi vaa en poongodi
Tholodu thaan nee thoongadi
Female :Kaalai varai nee thaen kudi
Pon veedu thaan en thaai madi
Male :Thalli vaa oradi ketpadhu yaaradi
Kaadhal kili kadhai pesudhu
Kaadhoram koosudhu
Male :Kaadhal kili kadhai pesudhu
Kaadhoram koosudhu
Penmai enna maarumaa
Pesi pesi theerumaa
Male :Ondru rendu podhumaa
Innum rendu venumaa
Paakkaadhadha vizhi paakkumaa
Kekkaadhadha sevi kekkumaa
Male :En maarbilae kili serumaa
Un kungumam idam maarumaa
Female :Poongodi saayumaa
Saaivadhaal ooyumaa
Kaadhal kili kadhai pesudhu
Kaadhoram koosudhu
Raathiri neramae
Aathiram meerumae
Male :Podhum podhum
Idhu oru pudhu anubavam
Kaadhal kili kadhai pesudhu
Kaadhoram koosudhu
Male :Kaadhal kili kadhai pesudhu
Kaadhoram koosudhu
The love parrot whispers sweet words
It tickles by my ear
The love parrot whispers sweet words
It tickles by my ear
In the quiet of the night
Passion runs wild
Enough, it is enough!
This is a whole new feeling
The love parrot whispers sweet words
It tickles by my ear
The bee nestles into the flower
And sways in sweet intoxication
All my shyness has faded away
Desire is crossing every limit
Run into my arms, my delicate vine
Rest your head and sleep upon my shoulder
Drink the sweet honey until morning comes
My tender lap is a golden home
Step closer, my girl—who is there to question us?
The love parrot whispers sweet words
It tickles by my ear
The love parrot whispers sweet words
It tickles by my ear
Will a woman's nature ever change?
Can words alone ever satisfy this longing?
Are one or two enough?
Or do you want a couple more?
Will these eyes see what they have never seen?
Will these ears hear what they have never heard?
Will the little parrot rest upon my chest?
Will your red kumkum mark leave its trace on me?
Will the delicate vine lean down?
And if it leans, will this longing finally rest?
The love parrot whispers sweet words
It tickles by my ear
In the quiet of the night
Passion runs wild
Enough, it is enough!
This is a whole new feeling
The love parrot whispers sweet words
It tickles by my ear
The love parrot whispers sweet words
It tickles by my ear
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Female
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Female
Female
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Kaadhal Kili Kadhai Pesudhu from the film Kalyana Kacheri (1987) is a romantic duet capturing the intimacy and playful passion between two lovers during the night. Through rich poetic metaphors involving birds, bees, flowers, and vines, the lyrics express the gradual fading of inhibition and the overwhelming sweet sensations of romance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagham)

“Kaadhal kili kadhai pesudhu”

Comparing the beloved's words and romantic whispers to a love bird telling stories.

End Rhyme (Iyaibu)

“Poovil vandu koodudhae / Bodhai kondu aadudhae”

Matching end rhymes 'koodudhae' and 'aadudhae' creating a melodic rhythmic cadence.

Sensory Imagery

“Poovil vandu koodudhae / Bodhai kondu aadudhae”

Natural imagery of a bee sipping honey from a flower to symbolize physical intimacy.

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Trivia

The song features lyrics written by Gangai Amaran, showcasing his signature style of blending traditional Tamil natural metaphors with sensual romantic intimacy.

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