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Lyrics & meaning

Kadhal Malar Kootam

From Deiva Magan · 1969

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Deiva Magan1969

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
…………………..A group of love flowers
Male
Kadhal malar koottam ondruWill pass through the street
Veedhi vazhi pogum endruSomeone said so, someone said so
Yaaro sonnaar yaaro sonnaarA group of love flowers
Male
Kadhal malar koottam ondruWill pass through the street
Veedhi vazhi pogum endruSomeone said so, someone said so
Yaaro sonnaar yaaro sonnaarFrom feet to hair
Male
Paatham mudhal koondhal varaiLike innocent young parrots overflowing with innocence
Paal vadiyum kiligal enaFrom feet to hair
Paatham mudhal koondhal varaiLike innocent young parrots overflowing with innocence
Paal vadiyum kiligal enaSomeone said so, someone said so
Yaaro sonnaar yaaro sonnaarA group of love flowers
Male
Kadhal malar koottam ondruWill pass through the street
Veedhi vazhi pogum endruSomeone said so, someone said so
Yaaro sonnaar yaaro sonnaarVasantha from the lawyer's house
Male
Vakkeel aaththu vasanthaaMake your heart my spring season
Un manathai enthan vasanthaaVasantha from the lawyer's house
Vakkeel aaththu vasanthaaMake your heart my spring season
Un manathai enthan vasanthaaAs your round eyes swirl around
Vatta kangal suzhandraadidaCome as my guest
Vaaraai enthan virunthaaAs the dress sways a little... Mala
Male
Aadai konjam asainthaa….malaaAs the dress sways a little
Aadai konjam asainthaaAs a little of your desire blends in
Un aasai konjam kalanthaaI will embrace you and hold your hand
Naan anaippaen kai koduppaenGive me your boon through your eyes
Un vizhiyaalae varanthaaA group of love flowers
Male
Kadhal malar koottam ondruWill pass through the street
Veedhi vazhi pogum endruSomeone said so, someone said so
Yaaro sonnaar yaaro sonnaarJayanthi who returned from Japan
Male
Japan retturn jayanthiYour skin color is like a yellow chrysanthemum
Un maeni vannam sevanthiJayanthi who returned from Japan
Japan retturn jayanthiYour skin color is like a yellow chrysanthemum
Un maeni vannam sevanthiFrom the flower-like lips speaking softly
Mella pesum idhazh poovilaeSipping a little honey
Thaenai konjam arunthiAdjusting her hair... Meena
Male
Koondhal thannai thiruththi….meenaAdjusting her hair
Koondhal thannai thiruththiMoving your playful eyes
Un konjum kannai nagarththiI will welcome you inside my heart
Naan azhaippaen en manaththilSeating you on a wedding dais
Oru manamaedai amarththiA group of love flowers
Male
Kadhal malar koottam ondruWill pass through the street
Veedhi vazhi pogum endruSomeone said so, someone said so
Yaaro sonnaar yaaro sonnaarA body like pure gold
Male
Sokkathangam odambuThe words you speak are like sugarcane
Nee sollum vaarththai karumbuA pearl chariot and a fruit garden
Muththu thaerum pazha thottamumAre right ahead, turn around
Munnaal undu thirumbuFlower buds on a silver plate
Male
Velli thattil arumbuGather and offer them to me
Nee alli konjam vazhanguI will wrap my arms around you and hold your hands
Naan valaippaen kai pidippaenSwoon in my lap
En madi meedhu mayanguA group of love flowers
Male
Kadhal malar koottam ondruWill pass through the street
Veedhi vazhi pogum endruSomeone said so, someone said so
Yaaro sonnaar yaaro sonnaar
Male
………………………..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

In 'Kadhal Malar Koottam Ondru' from the movie Deiva Magan (1969), the protagonist playfully sings about a parade of beautiful women passing down the street, comparing them to vibrant blooming flowers and innocent parrots. He calls out to various women by name—Vasantha, Mala, Jayanthi, and Meena—playfully admiring their charm, features, and grace while expressing his romantic desires to welcome them into his heart.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Simile)

Paal vadiyum kiligal ena

Comparing the innocence and beauty of women from head to toe to young parrots (Paal vadiyum kiligal ena).

Uvamaani (Metaphor)

Kadhal malar koottam ondru

Describing women as a cluster of love flowers (Kadhal malar koottam).

Ethirai / Rhyme (Amoning Word Play)

Vakkeel aaththu vasanthaa / Un manathai enthan vasanthaa

Wordplay on 'Vasantha' as a proper name and 'Vasantha' meaning spring season.

Uvamai (Simile)

Nee sollum vaarththai karumbu

Comparing sweet words to sugarcane (vaarththai karumbu).

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Trivia

Deiva Magan (1969), starring Sivaji Ganesan, Jayalalithaa, and Major Sundarrajan, was a monumental success in Tamil cinema. It was the first Tamil film to be submitted by India for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Sivaji Ganesan played a triple role in the film, showcasing his legendary versatility.

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