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Lyrics & meaning

Kadhal Rathiye Gangai Nadhiye

From Antharangam Oomaiyanathu · 1980

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
K. J. Joy
Movie name
Antharangam Oomaiyanathu
Movie release year
1980
Lyrics added on
1 Nov 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aaa….aaa…..aa….aaa…..aaa….mmm….
Female :Aaa…..aaa….aa….oo….oo….aaa……aa….
Kadhal rathiyae gangai nadhiyae
Kaal thattil kaanum jadhiyae
Kadhal rathiyae gangai nadhiyae
Kaal thattil kaanum jadhiyae
Engum malarantha poovaasam
Ennai azhaikkum un nesam
Engum malarantha poovaasam
Ennai azhaikkum un nesam
Kaaman kanaiyae kannin vazhiyae
En nenjil thovum sugamae
Engum malarantha poovaasam
Ennai azhaikkum un nesam
Engum malarantha poovaasam
Ennai azhaikkum un nesam
Yaenguthadi ennam yaeruthadi un mogam
Vaanguthadi un inbam ingum angum engum
Female :Mangai malar poovannam
Pongum madhu pookkinnam
Manjamidathaan ennum ennam ennum vannam
Madiyinil neeraadum manavarai poraattam
Mayanguthu unnodu ilanganavu
Kaigal inainthu kondaada kadhal kalanthu panpaada
Kaigal inainthu kondaada kadhal kalanthu panpaad
Kaaman kanaiyae kannin vazhiyae
En nenjil thovum sugamae
Aasai vara ennodu aadi vara unnodu
Aadum malai poo inbam pongum angam engum
Male :Aalilaiyin mael minnum
Antha nizhal pol innum
Kodi sugam pol endrum
Vendum endrum vendum
Uravugal aarambam unarvugal aanantham
Unakkena naan kaattum pudhu ulagam
Ennai anaiththa pinnaalae
Inbam thodarntha pinnaalae
Ennai anaiththa pinnaalae
Inbam thodarntha pinnaalae
Kadhal rathiyae gangai nadhiyae
Kaal thattil kaanum jadhiyae
Female :Aa….aa….a….aa….
Kaaman kanaiyae kannin vazhiyae
En nenjil thovum sugamae
Engum malarantha poovaasam
Ennai azhaikkum un nesam
Female :Engum malarantha poovaasam
Ennai azhaikkum un nesam….
Ah... aa... aa... aa... aa... mm...
Female: Ah... aa... aa... oh... oh... aa... aa...
O goddess of love, O river Ganga,
O dance rhythm seen in your tapping steps!
O goddess of love, O river Ganga,
O dance rhythm seen in your tapping steps!
The fragrance of flowers blooming everywhere,
your love calls out to me.
The fragrance of flowers blooming everywhere,
your love calls out to me.
An arrow of Kama shot through your eyes,
showering sweet joy into my heart!
The fragrance of flowers blooming everywhere,
your love calls out to me.
The fragrance of flowers blooming everywhere,
your love calls out to me.
My thoughts yearn, and passion for you rises,
taking in your sweetness here, there, and everywhere!
Female: A young woman glowing like a fresh blossom,
a flower cup brimming with sweet nectar,
with thoughts and dreams of sharing the bed,
resting in your lap, a sweet bridal play of passion,
youthful dreams are enchanted by you!
Hands joining together to celebrate, love blending to sing a song,
hands joining together to celebrate, love blending to sing a song!
An arrow of Kama shot through your eyes,
showering sweet joy into my heart!
As desire rises in me to dance alongside you,
like a swaying hill flower, joy overflows all over!
Male: Glistening upon a banyan leaf,
just like that gentle shade, even more,
like countless pleasures forever,
I want you always, forever I want you!
Closeness begins, feelings turn to bliss,
a whole new world I reveal just for you!
Once you embrace me,
once sweet joy follows,
once you embrace me,
once sweet joy follows...
O goddess of love, O river Ganga,
O dance rhythm seen in your tapping steps!
Female: Ah... aa... ah... aa...
An arrow of Kama shot through your eyes,
showering sweet joy into my heart!
The fragrance of flowers blooming everywhere,
your love calls out to me.
Female: The fragrance of flowers blooming everywhere,
your love calls out to me...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This enchanting romantic song explores the intense passion and sensory delight shared between two lovers. By blending classical Tamil metaphors—such as comparing the beloved to Rathi (goddess of love), the holy Ganges river, and Kamadeva's (Cupid's) flower-tipped arrows—with evocative imagery of blooming flora and intimate embrace, the song captures the magical blend of emotional affection and romantic longing. Both partners celebrate their blossoming union, expressing how love brings a sense of infinite joy and creates a whole new world for them to share.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Kadhal rathiyae gangai nadhiyae”

Compares the beloved directly to Rathi (the goddess of love) and the pure River Ganges to denote grace and beauty.

Ethukai (Second-letter rhyme)

“Engum malarantha poovaasam / Ennai azhaikkum un nesam”

The second letter 'ng' matches between 'Engum' and 'Ennai', creating a melodic rhythm.

Alliteration (Monaai)

“Kaaman kanaiyae kannin vazhiyae”

Repetition of the 'Ka' sound at the beginning of words in the line for musical effect.

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Trivia

Antharangam Oomaiyanathu (1980) features lyrics by the renowned lyricist-composer Gangai Amaran, showcasing his signature style of blending traditional poetic imagery with rhythmic, accessible Tamil phrasing.

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