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Lyrics & meaning

Kadhal Solla Varthai

From Janakiraman · 1997

Lyricist
Pazhani Bharathi
Singers
Hariharan, Sujatha
Music director
Sirpy
Details
Janakiraman1997

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kaadhal solla vaarthai vendumaAre words needed to express love?
Kaiyil roja pookal vendumaaAre red roses in hand needed?
Kadidham ondru theetta vendumaaIs it necessary to write a letter?
Kavidhayaaga paesa vendumaaIs it necessary to speak poetically?
Male
Kaadhal solla vaarthai vendumaAre words needed to express love?
Kaiyil roja pookal vendumaaAre red roses in hand needed?
Kadidham ondru theetta vendumaaIs it necessary to write a letter?
Kavidhayaaga paesa vendumaaIs it necessary to speak poetically?
Female
Kaadhal solla kaadhal podhumaIs love itself enough to express love?
Kannil jaadai kaata vendumaaIs it necessary to signal with eyes?
Kaadhal konda pennin nenjilaeIn the heart of a woman in love,
Pogachonnal naanam pogumaWill shyness leave just because you tell it to go?
Hae ae ae hae ae aeHae ae ae hae ae ae
Hae ae ae hae ae aeHae ae ae hae ae ae
Male
Kaadhal solla vaarthai vendumaAre words needed to express love?
Kaiyil roja pookal vendumaaAre red roses in hand needed?
Kadidham ondru theetta vendumaaIs it necessary to write a letter?
Kavidhayaaga paesa vendumaaIs it necessary to speak poetically?
Male
Anbae un kann paarthuMy beloved, looking into your eyes
Kaalai vizhippenI will wake up in the morning.
Mutham nee thandhaal dhaanOnly if you give me a kiss
Porvai madippenWill I fold the blanket.
Female
Enndrendrum un nenjilForever in your heart
Thoongi vizhippenI will sleep and wake up.
Idhayathin sathathai kaettu rasippenI will cherish listening to the beat of your heart.
Male
Eera koondhal vaasathilIn the fragrance of wet hair,
Unnai alli naan konjaAs I hold and fondle you,
Female
Meendum kulika vaikadhae"Do not make me take a bath again,"
Endru unnai naan kenjaI will beg of you like that.
Male
Veedellam kolusugalin sangeedhamThe music of anklets throughout the house,
Female :Naalellam undaagum sandhoshamFemale: Happiness that lasts throughout the day.
Male
Kaadhal solla vaarthai vendumaAre words needed to express love?
Kaiyil roja pookal vendumaaAre red roses in hand needed?
Kadidham ondru theetta vendumaaIs it necessary to write a letter?
Kavidhayaaga paesa vendumaaIs it necessary to speak poetically?
Chorus
………………………………....
Female
Nee vaangum poo mattumOnly the flowers you purchase
Koondhal sooduvenI will adorn in my hair.
Iravellaam selaikul unnai mooduvenAll night long, I will shelter you inside my saree.
Male
4..5 pillaiku nenjam yaenguvenMy heart longs for four or five children.
Nee paadum thaalatil naanum thoonguvenIn the lullaby you sing, I too will fall asleep.
Female
Un kanngal ennai dhaanYour eyes must admire only me
Rasika vendum eppodhumAt all times.
Male
Un kaigal soarootaFor your hands to feed me food,
Pasika vendum eppodhumI must feel hungry at all times.
Female
Ennena inbangal nenjinilaeWhat boundless joys reside within the heart!
Male
Muthangal tharuvenae angangaeI will bestow kisses here and there.
Male
Kaadhal solla vaarthai vendumaAre words needed to express love?
Kaiyil roja pookal vendumaaAre red roses in hand needed?
Kadidham ondru theeta vendumaaIs it necessary to write a letter?
Kavidhayaaga pesa vendumaaIs it necessary to speak poetically?
Female
Kaadhal solla kaadhal podhumaIs love itself enough to express love?
Kannil jaadai kaata vendumaaIs it necessary to signal with eyes?
Kaadhal konda pennin nenjilaeIn the heart of a woman in love,
Pogachonnal naanam pogumaWill shyness leave just because you tell it to go?
Hae ae ae hae ae aeHae ae ae hae ae ae
Hae ae ae hae ae aeHae ae ae hae ae ae
Hae ae ae hae ae aeHae ae ae hae ae ae
Hae ae ae hae ae aeHae ae ae hae ae ae

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Kaadhal Solla Vaarthai Venduma' is a romantic duet from the 1997 Tamil movie Janakiraman, penned by lyricist Pazhani Bharathi. The song expresses the deep emotional intimacy between two lovers who realize that true love does not require elaborate grand gestures, romantic letters, or poetic verses—the silent presence and true affection alone are more than enough. Through poetic imagery, the couple envisions their future together filled with simple marital joys, domestic warmth, and unconditional affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaaphora / Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Kaadhal solla vaarthai venduma / Kaiyil roja pookal vendumaa / Kadidham ondru theetta vendumaa / Kavidhayaaga paesa vendumaa

Repetition of the 'Ka' sound at the start of consecutive lines creates a rhythmic musical flow.

Rhetorical Question

Kaadhal solla vaarthai venduma / Kaiyil roja pookal vendumaa

The lyricist uses a series of rhetorical questions to emphasize that true love transcends physical tokens or grand declarations.

Eydhai / Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Kadidham ondru theetta vendumaa / Kavidhayaaga paesa vendumaa

Lines end with rhyming sound patterns ('venduma', 'vendumaa') strengthening the lyricism.

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Trivia

'Janakiraman' (1997) features music composed by Sirpy, starring Sarathkumar and Nagma. Lyricist Pazhani Bharathi wrote several hit romantic tracks during this era of Tamil cinema.

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