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Lyrics & meaning

Kadhal Vilaiyada

From Kanmani Raja · 1974

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Suseela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Kanmani Raja1974

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kadhal vilaiyaada kattilidu kannaeSet up the bed for love to play, my darling
Thooya maganada thottilidu kannaePut up the cradle for the pure son to play, my darling
Kadhal vilaiyaada kattilidu kannaeSet up the bed for love to play, my darling
Thooya maganada thottilidu kannaePut up the cradle for the pure son to play, my darling
Female
Ennangalin inba nadanamThe joyful dance of thoughts
Kannangal meethu anbu nilai ezhuthumWrites the lasting mark of love upon the cheeks
Kadhal vilaiyaada kattilidu kannaaSet up the bed for love to play, my dear
Thooyamaganada thottilidu kannaaPut up the cradle for the pure son to play, my dear
Male
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Female :……………Female: ...
Male
Senthoora singaaramAdorned with vermilion beauty
Kondaadum pennukkuFor the woman who celebrates
En ullam sorkkam tharumMy heart will offer heaven
Sevvaayin meedhu oorumFlowing over the reddish lips
Thaenaattril nanaadaTo bathe in the river of honey
Pollaatha vetkam varumA mischievous shyness comes over
Female
Kannodu kannokkiLooking eye to eye
Panpaana penn kondaPossessed by a cultured woman
Kaalaikku mogam varumThe young man feels passion
Anbaana mappillaiThe loving bridegroom
Ondraagum neraththilAt the time when they unite
Aasaikkul achcham varumFear creeps into desire
Male
Mannil valar thangamalargalGolden flowers growing on earth
Penn konda kadhalThe love held by a woman
Peumai ena ezhuthumWill write as her pride
Male
Kadhal vilaiyaada kattilidu kannaeSet up the bed for love to play, my darling
Thooya maganada thottilidu kannaePut up the cradle for the pure son to play, my darling
Female
Sevvaana kolangalCrimson sky patterns
Seeraattum megangalClouds that caress tenderly
Ponnoonjal podattumaeMay they set up a golden swing
Jillendru poongaattruLet the cool gentle breeze
Pallaandu naam vaazhaWish us a long life
Themmaangu paadattumaeAnd sing a sweet folk melody
Male
Neeraattu theeramalWithout the bath of love ending
Thaerottum pushbangalFlowers steering the chariot
Paaraatti pesattumaeMay they speak in praise
Neraaga killigal aaraaththi thattoduLet parrots directly come with a prayer platter
Thaalaattu paadattumaeAnd sing a sweet lullaby
Female
Endrum idhu nindru nilavumThis will endure forever
En vaazhkkai vaanamThe sky of my life
Inimaiyudan thigazhumWill shine with sweetness
Female
Kadhal vilaiyaadaFor love to play
Male :Kattilidu kannaeMale: Set up the bed, my darling
Female :Thooyya maganaadaFemale: For the pure son to play
Male :Thottilidu kannae….Male: Put up the cradle, my darling...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Kadhal Vilaiyaada Kattilidu Kannae from the film Kanmani Raja (1974) is a tender romantic duet expressing the deep affection, marital bliss, and domestic dreams of a newly married couple. The song seamlessly weaves romantic affection with the joyful anticipation of starting a family, juxtaposing the setup of a nuptial bed with the preparation of a cradle for their future child.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Ponnoonjal podattumae / Themmaangu paadattumae / Paaraatti pesattumae

The repetitive suffix '-attumae' at the end of successive lines creates a rhythmic, musical flow.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

En vaazhkkai vaanam

Life is metaphorically compared to a sky (Vaazhkkai vaanam), symbolizing vastness and beauty filled with sweet moments.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Sevvaana kolangal / Seeraattum megangal

Repetition of the initial sound 'Se-' across consecutive lines enhances the poetic auditory appeal.

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Trivia

Composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyricist Kannadasan's signature evocative Tamil, this duet beautifully merges playful romance with traditional cultural values around family life, performed passionately by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Suseela.

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