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Lyrics & meaning

Kalaignanam Uravaadum Naadu

From Rambaiyin Kaadhal · 1956

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singers
P. Leela, N. L. Ganasaraswathi
Music director
T. R. Pappa
Details
Rambaiyin Kaadhal1956

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Nilaiyaana aanandham thaedaTo seek everlasting happiness,
Nilaiyaana aanandham thaedaTo seek everlasting happiness,
Female
Thanga silai maadharWomen like golden statues,
Singaara panpaadi aadaDance singing beautiful melodies.
Female
Kalai indri vaazhavaa mudiyumCan life be lived without art?
Unmai kalai indri vaazhavaa mudiyumIn truth, can life be lived without art?
Female
Kanivaaga pesidum unnaalBy you who speaks so sweetly,
Kanivaaga pesidum unnaalBy you who speaks so sweetly,
Nam manam naadumWhich our heart seeks,
Aasaiyai kooru kannaaTell us that desire, my dear!
Female
Kavi sollum porul yaavumaeAll the meanings taught by poets,
Inba kaniyaaga vazhi seiyumae..ae…ae…Pave the way like a sweet fruit...
Female
Kavi sollum porul yaavumaeAll the meanings taught by poets,
Inba kaniyaaga vazhi seiyumaePave the way like a sweet fruit,
Female
Endrum isai vellamaeMusic is ever a surging flood,
Female
Ullam thanai allumaeThat completely captivates the heart.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song celebrates the irreplaceable role of fine arts, poetry, and music in bringing true, lasting happiness to human life. It asserts that life without artistic expression is incomplete and asks the beloved to voice the deepest desires of the heart through sweet speech. The song compares poetic meaning to sweet fruit and describes music as a captivating, eternal flood that touches the human soul.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Simile)

Thanga silai maadhar

Comparing women to golden statues ('Thanga silai maadhar') to emphasize grace and beauty.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Inba kaniyaaga vazhi seiyumae

Comparing the wisdom of poetry to a sweet fruit ('Inba kani') that nourishes life.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Endrum isai vellamae

Describing music as an unending flood ('Isai vellamae') that sweeps over the human spirit.

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

Kanivaaga pesidum unnaal... Aasaiyai kooru kannaa

Repetition of the 'Ka' sound in 'Kanivaaga' and 'Kannaa'.

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Trivia

Rambaiyin Kaadhal (1956) was a fantasy comedy film starring P. Bhanumathi and K. A. Thangavelu, directed by R. R. Chandran. The music was composed by T. R. Pappa, featuring famous songs written by acclaimed lyricist A. Maruthakasi.

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