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Lyrics & meaning

Kalai Ezhil Veesiye

From Sabash Ramu · 1959

Lyricist
Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
Singers
P. Susheela, A. M. Raja
Music director
Master Venu
Details
Sabash Ramu1959

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
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Female
Kalai ezhil veesiyaeRadiating artistic beauty,
Kann jadai purikindrathaeConveying subtle signals through glances.
Kalai ezhil veesiyaeRadiating artistic beauty,
Kann jadai purikindrathaeConveying subtle signals through glances.
Male :Vanappudan ullandhaanMale: Filled with charm, my heart
Unnaalae kalikkindrathaeIs rejoicing because of you.
Vanappudan ullandhaanFilled with charm, my heart
Unnaalae kalikkindrathaeIs rejoicing because of you.
Female
Hoo oo oo hooHoo oo oo hoo
Ezhiloorum solai yegaandha maalaiIn this beautiful garden during a peaceful evening,
Aanandhamaaga kuyil inam paaduthaeA flock of cuckoos sings joyfully,
Kuyil inam paaduthaeA flock of cuckoos sings.
Male :Endhanin ullandhaanMale: My heart inside,
Yedhoyedho ninaikindrathaeIs pondering over many deep thoughts.
Female
Hoooo oo oo ooHoooo oo oo oo
Chillena thendral mellena veesiAs the cool breeze blows softly,
Ullamum koosi magizhndhen thozhanaeMy heart blushes with delight, my companion,
Magizhndhen thozhanaeDelighted, my companion.
Male :Manadhunnai enniMale: Thinking of you, my heart
Praemaiyaalae inai theduthaeSeeks its soulmate out of pure love.
Male
Hoo oo oo ooHoo oo oo oo
Ninaikkum podhae inikkum thaenaeOh sweet honey, delicious at the very thought!
Nijam thaanae ini ulam maaradhoIs this real? Will my heart ever change from now on?
Ulam maaradhoWill my heart change?
Female :SandhegamthaanaeFemale: Is there any doubt?
Ini nanae manam kaanuvenFrom now on, I will witness your true love.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Kalai Ezhil Veesiyae' from the 1959 film Sabash Ramu is a melodious romantic duet sung by P. Susheela and A. M. Raja. Set against a serene evening in a vibrant garden where cuckoos sing and cool breezes blow, the lovers express their budding feelings for each other. The heroine admires her beloved's artistic charm and subtle glances, while the hero shares how his heart blossoms with joy in her presence. As the song progresses, the lovers share assurances of love and commitment. Nature's pleasant atmosphere echoes their emotional harmony, transforming their mutual affection into a deep, unshakable bond of companionship.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (Rhyming Endings)

Kalai ezhil veesiyae / Kann jadai purikindrathae

The usage of prolonged '-ae' vowel endings creates a soft, poetic musical cadence across line endings.

Nature Imagery

Ezhiloorum solai yegaandha maalai / Chillena thendral mellena veesi

Evokes vivid sensory imagery of a peaceful evening in a garden filled with singing cuckoos and gentle breezes to mirror romantic bliss.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Ninaikkum podhae inikkum thaenae

Compares the beloved or the thought of love to sweet honey ('inikkum thaenae') that brings joy even upon reflection.

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Trivia

Sabash Ramu (1959) is the Tamil adaptation of the Telugu hit film Sabhash Ramudu (1959), both starring N. T. Rama Rao. The score was composed by Master Venu, who seamlessly recreated his Telugu tunes for the Tamil soundtrack, resulting in timeless classical duet hits featuring A. M. Raja and P. Susheela.

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