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Lyrics & meaning

Kaiyodu Kaiyai Korthu

From Emagadhagan · 2024

Lyricist
Hari Hara Subramaniyan
Singer
RK Adithya
Music director
Vignesh Raja
Details
Emagadhagan2024

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Humming[Humming]
Male
Kaiyodu kaiyai korthaeHolding hand in hand,
Endhan kaalodu rekkai thaithaaiYou stitched wings onto my feet.
Kannodau kannai vaithePlacing eye to eye,
Endhan kannathail vannam thandhaaiYou gave color to my cheeks.
Male
Vizhiyin maiyaal vidhiyai neeyumWith the eyeliner of your eyes, you
Thiruthan theetti kaattinaaiShowed a correction written in destiny.
Virumbum bodhe vidiyal endruSaying dawn arrives whenever desired,
Theeyil theerttham ootrinaaiYou poured holy water over the fire.
Male
Kanavinil naanum kaangindraAll the sights that I
Kaatchiagl ellaameUsed to see in my dreams,
Kanmunne nee kaattinaaiYou brought to life right before my eyes.
Edhirinil neeyum vandhaaleWhen you came right in front of me,
Paarvai thandaaleAnd gave me a single glance,
Nenjukkul por moottinaaiYou ignited a battle within my heart.
Male
Humming[Humming]
Male
Thorkaamal naan thooram sellaFor me to travel far without losing,
Tholodu maalai thandhaaiYou placed a garland upon my shoulders.
Thozhi neeyum thunaivi enaAs a friend turned life partner,
Thoatraththil ennai vendraaiYou won me over with your presence.
Male
Kelaamale paarkaamaleWithout asking, without looking,
Naan sollum dhooram vandhaaiYou came as far as I asked.
Meelamale thaalamaleIncurably and unbearably,
Un kaadhal aazham thandhaaiYou bestowed the true depth of your love.
Male
Thedaamal thenpatta pokkisam neeYou are a treasure found without searching.
Koodamal or naalum pogaadhiniNot a day shall pass now without us being together.
Moodamal murpatta murpokki neeYou are progressive, striving forward without hiding.
Vaadamal vaazhndhiduni…May you live forever without fading...
Male
Vizhiyin maiyaal vidhiyai neeyumWith the eyeliner of your eyes, you
Thirutham theetti kaattinaaiShowed a correction written in destiny.
Virumbum bodhe vidiyal endruSaying dawn arrives whenever desired,
Theeyil theerttham ootrinaaiYou poured holy water over the fire.
Male
Kanavinil naanum kaangindraAll the sights that I
Kaatchigal ellaameUsed to see in my dreams,
Kanmunne nee kaattinaaaiYou brought to life right before my eyes.
Edhirinil neeyum vandhaaleWhen you came right in front of me,
Paarvai thandaaleAnd gave me a single glance,
Nenjukkul por moottinaaiYou ignited a battle within my heart.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic song expresses deep gratitude, affection, and admiration toward a beloved partner. The speaker describes how the lover transformed their life, turning dreams into reality and changing their fate with mere affection. She is portrayed as a source of joy, strength, and progressiveness—a treasure discovered without searching, who turns despair into hope.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyming)

Vizhiyin maiyaal vidhiyai neeyum

Rhyming of the second letter across consecutive lines ('Vizhiyin' / 'Thirutham' / 'Virumbum' / 'Theeyil').

Monaai (Alliteration)

Thorkaamal naan thooram sella / Tholodu maalai thandhaai

Repetition of initial consonants like 'Th' in 'Thorkaamal' and 'Tholodu'.

Hyperbole & Metaphor

Endhan kaalodu rekkai thaithaai

Comparing foot movement to having wings stitched ('kaalodu rekkai thaithaai') and love causing a war inside the heart ('Nenjukkul por moottinaai').

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Trivia

Emagadhagan (2024) features music composed by Vignesh Raja with lyrics written by Hari Hara Subramaniyan, bringing a modern poetic touch to traditional Tamil romantic imagery.

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