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Lyrics & meaning

Kadhalin Pon Veedhiyil

From Pookkari · 1973

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, S. Janaki
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Pookkari1973

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
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Female
Kadhalin pon veedhiyilOn the golden street of love,
Kadhalan pan paadinaanThe lover sang a melody.
Pannodu arugil vanthaenAlong with the melody, I came near,
Naan kannodu uravukondaenAnd formed a relationship through my eyes.
Female
Kadhalin pon veedhiyilOn the golden street of love,
Kadhalan pan paadinaanThe lover sang a melody.
Pannodu arugil vanthaenAlong with the melody, I came near,
Naan kannodu uravukondaenAnd formed a relationship through my eyes.
Male
Kadhalin pon veedhiyilOn the golden street of love,
Naanoru pan paadinaenI sang a melody.
Kadhalin pon veedhiyilOn the golden street of love,
Naanoru pan paadinaenI sang a melody.
Pannodu oruththi vanthaalAlong with the melody, a woman came,
En kannodu oruththi vanthaalInto my eyes, a woman came.
Male
Kadhalin pon veedhiyilOn the golden street of love,
Naanoru pan paadinaenI sang a melody.
Pannodu oruththi vanthaalAlong with the melody, a woman came,
En kannodu oruththi vanthaalInto my eyes, a woman came.
Female
ThirupaarkadalilIn the ocean of milk,
Pon medaiyittuErecting a golden stage,
Naan kaaththiruppaen unakkaagaI will be waiting for you.
ThirupaarkadalilIn the ocean of milk,
Pon medaiyittuErecting a golden stage,
Naan kaaththiruppaen unakkaagaI will be waiting for you.
Female
Ini thaniyillai pagal iravumillaiNo longer alone, with no separation of day or night,
Naam vaazhnthiruppom inithaagaWe shall live delightfully.
Male
Iru pon malarilAmong two golden flowers,
Ondru en malaraamOne is said to be my flower,
Thaen kolla vanthaen manam polaI came to gather honey as my heart desired.
Iru pon malarilAmong two golden flowers,
Ondru en malaraamOne is said to be my flower,
Thaen kolla vanthaen manam polaI came to gather honey as my heart desired.
Male
En manathinilae un ninaivugalaeWithin my heart are thoughts of you,
Athai alli vanthaen unakkagaI gathered them all for you.
Male
Kadhalin pon veedhiyilOn the golden street of love,
Naanoru pan paadinaenI sang a melody.
Male
Vizhi orangalil sila nerangalilIn the corners of the eyes, at times,
Varum paavangalum kaviyaagumThe subtle expressions that emerge turn into poetry.
Female :Antha kavithaigalilFemale: In those poems,
Ulla porularinthuUnderstanding the underlying meaning,
Adhai suvaippathuthaan kalaiyaagumAnd relishing it is true art.
Male
Antha kalaigalilumEven among those arts,
Pala pudhumai unduThere are many novelties,
Ahdai pazhaguvathae perinbamExperiencing them is supreme bliss.
Female :Inba vaasalilae oru kaval illaiFemale: At the doorway of happiness, there is no guard,
Ini kaalam ellaam un sonthamFrom now on, all time is yours.
Female
Kadhalin pon veedhiyilOn the golden street of love,
Kadhalan pan paadinaanThe lover sang a melody.
Male :Pannodu oruththi vanthaalMale: Along with the melody, a woman came,
En kannodu oruththi vanthaalInto my eyes, a woman came.
Female
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Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Kadhalin Pon Veedhiyil is a classic romantic duet from the 1973 film Pookkari. The lovers express their deep affection and soul-connection using rich poetic imagery of music, golden streets, milky oceans, and sweet nectar. They describe how love transcends time and loneliness, turning visual glances into art and life into a realm of pure joy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Kadhalin pon veedhiyil

Compares love to a 'pon veedhi' (golden street), symbolizing the precious and radiant nature of their romantic journey.

Iyaibu (Rhyme) / Monai

Pannodu oruththi vanthaal / En kannodu oruththi vanthaal

Rhyming structure and phonetic harmony created by repeating 'Pannodu' and 'Kannodu'.

Hyperbole & Celestial Imagery

Thirupaarkadalil pon medaiyittu

Evokes divine imagery by referencing 'Thirupaarkadal' (Ocean of Milk) with a golden stage to illustrate boundless love.

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Trivia

Pookkari (1973) featured music composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Panchu Arunachalam. The song is celebrated for its lush vocal renditions by T. M. Soundararajan and S. Janaki.

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