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Lyrics & meaning

Kadhal Sariththiraththai Padikka Vaarungal

From Dr. Siva · 1975

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
P. Susheela, T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Dr. Siva1975

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Kaadhal sarithirathai padikka vaarungalCome to read the history of love
Aasai arangaeri nadikka vaarungalCome to take the stage and act out your desire
Kaadhal sarithirathai padikka vaarungalCome to read the history of love
Aasai arangaeri nadikka vaarungalCome to take the stage and act out your desire
Female
{Megathai oonjalittu aadai vaithaThe body that turned the cloud into a swing and wore it as attire
Maeni ingaeIs right here
Mogathai aadai ittu moodi vaithaThe queen who wrapped her passion in modesty and covered it
Raani ingae} (2)Is right here
Kodhikkum kodai thanikkum vaelaiIn the hour that quenches the scorching summer heat
Kadai kan jaadai thodukkum paavaiThe maiden who shoots glances from the corner of her eyes
Female
Kaadhal sarithiratthai padikka vaarungalCome to read the history of love
Aasai arangaeri nadikka vaarungalCome to take the stage and act out your desire
Male
Valai kai kondu valaikkum chenduA flower stalk that bends gently under bangled hands
Sevvila neerai idai thaangum ilam vaazhai thanduA young plantain stem supporting a waist delicate like tender coconut water
Valai kai kondu valaikkum chenduA flower stalk that bends gently under bangled hands
Sevvila neerai idai thaangum ilam vaazhai thanduA young plantain stem supporting a waist delicate like tender coconut water
Malar thaer ondru pani kan konduA chariot of flowers with eyes like drops of dew
Than maharaajan kudiyaera varum naeram indruToday is the moment for her emperor to move in and reside
Male
Kodikkul aadaum kanikkul oorumSwaying within the vine and welling up inside the fruit
Inikkum saaram kidaikkum kaalamThis is the season when sweet essence is attained
Male
Aanandha naadagathaiFor this grand play of joy
Aada vandha paathirangalThe characters who arrived to perform
Aaramba naalaiAwaiting the commencement day
Enni kaathirukkum naethirangalThese eyes wait counting down the time
Male
Kaadhal sarithirathai padikka vandhaayoDid you come to read the history of love?
Aasai arangaeri nadikka vandhaayoDid you come to take the stage and act out your desire?
Female
Iyarkkai kaatchi namakkor saatchiNature's backdrop stands as our witness
Nam raajaangam naal thorum radhi dhevan aatchiIn our kingdom, every day is ruled by the Lord of Love and Rathi
Idhazh vaai thirandhu eduthaen virundhuOpening my lips, I savored the feast
En malar maeni nogaamal medhuvaaga arundhuSip gently without hurting my blossom-like body
Female
Pani pul meedhu padukkai pottuMaking a bed upon the dew-drenched grass
Manikkum kavidhai manam pol theettuCraft a priceless poem as your heart desires
Male
Malai mael nindru kalai maan ondruStanding atop the mountain, a majestic stag
Un vizhi paarthu vilangaamal vazhi maarum indruLooks into your eyes, loses its way in confusion today
Female
Mazhai neer kondu mughil pol vandhuComing like a water-laden rain cloud
Senthalir poovai thaalaattu thalaivaa nee indruSing a lullaby to this tender blossom, my lord, today
Male
Silirkkum angam sivakkum vannamAs the body thrills with goosebumps and blushes red
Female
Anaikkum podhu mayangum maadhuThe woman swoons in ecstasy upon being embraced
Kaadhal sarithirathai padikka vaarungalCome to read the history of love
Aasai arangaeri nadikka vaarungalCome to take the stage and act out your desire

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This sensual and romantic track features a playful, seductive dialogue and poetic invitation between lovers. The heroine invites her beloved to embark on an exploration of romance ('history of love') and indulge in their passionate desires as if performing on a stage. Through rich imagery of nature, dew drops, flowers, and summer rains, she describes her physical beauty and emotional eagerness for intimacy. The song progresses from playful coaxing to a deeper expression of mutual affection and surrender. Set against the serene backdrop of nature, the couple's romance is portrayed as a royal reign governed by the God of Love (Manmatha) and his consort Rathi, celebrating passion as an artistic, romantic play.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor & Simile

Sevvila neerai idai thaangum ilam vaazhai thandu

Compares the heroine's body to a flower chariot, a tender plantain stem, and rain clouds to symbolize freshness and beauty.

Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Kaadhal sarithirathai padikka vaarungal

Matching initial consonant/vowel sounds across words in lines, such as 'Kaadhal' and 'Aasai' or 'Megathai' and 'Maeni'.

Edupumaana Naadaga Uvamai (Theatric Imagery)

Aanandha naadagathai aada vandha paathirangal

Framing love as a theatrical play ('Aanandha naadagam') where lovers are actors ('paathirangal').

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Trivia

The song is from the 1975 Tamil film 'Dr. Siva', starring Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics penned by Vaali, sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.

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