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Lyrics & meaning

Kalaiyadha Aasai Kanave

From Raja Rajan · 1957

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
R. Balasaraswathi Devi
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Raja Rajan1957

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Kalaiyaadha aasai kanavae endhanOh dream of undying desire, my...
Karuthai vittagalaa ninaivae...memory that never leaves my thought!
Female
Kalaiyaadha aasai kanavae endhanOh dream of undying desire, my...
Karuthai vittagalaa ninaivae...memory that never leaves my thought!
Female
Alai modhi enadhu arivaeTossed like waves, my wisdom...
Nilai thadumaara seidha thiruvae...was made to falter by you, my treasure!
Alai modhi enadhu arivaeTossed like waves, my wisdom...
Nilai thadumaara seidha thiruvae...was made to falter by you, my treasure!
Nilaiyaana inba ulagaala endhanTo rule a world of eternal bliss, you are...
Manam naadum anbin uruvae...the embodiment of love my heart yearns for!
Nilaiyaana inba ulagaala endhanTo rule a world of eternal bliss, you are...
Manam naadum anbin uruvae...the embodiment of love my heart yearns for!
Female
Kalaiyaadha aasai kanavae endhanOh dream of undying desire, my...
Karuthai vittagalaa ninaivae...memory that never leaves my thought!
Female
Maravaadhu nenjam oru podhum umaiyaeNever shall my heart forget you at any time,
Manam veesum kaadhal malaraeOh fragrant flower of love!
Maravaadhu nenjam oru podhum umaiyaeNever shall my heart forget you at any time,
Manam veesum kaadhal malaraeOh fragrant flower of love!
Valaiyaadha veeram vilaiyaadum uyiraeOh life force in which unyielding courage plays!
Valaiyaadha veeram vilaiyaadum uyiraeOh life force in which unyielding courage plays!
Valai veesum paasa kayirae naesaOh net-casting rope of affection, my beloved!
Valai veesum paasa kayiraeOh net-casting rope of affection!
Female
Kalaiyaadha aasai kanavae endhanOh dream of undying desire, my...
Karuthai vittagalaa ninaivae...memory that never leaves my thought!
Female
Kalaiyaadha aasai kanavae endhanOh dream of undying desire, my...
Karuthai vittagalaa ninaivae...memory that never leaves my thought!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic romantic track from Raja Rajan (1957) expresses deep love, devotion, and poetic admiration. The protagonist speaks to their beloved as a dream of eternal desire and a constant memory that occupies their entire intellect. The lyrics describe the powerful effect of love that overwhelms logic and creates a world of boundless joy. The beloved is praised as a combination of sweet elegance, unwavering bravery, and irresistible emotional attachment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Alai modhi enadhu arivae / Nilai thadumaara seidha thiruvae

The second consonant 'lai' matches in 'Alai' and 'Nilai', creating a smooth Tamil rhythmic flow.

Alliteration (Monai)

Valaiyaadha veeram vilaiyaadum uyirae

Repetition of the 'V' sound across 'Valaiyaadha', 'veeram', and 'vilaiyaadum' creates strong lyrical cadence.

Metaphor (Uvameyam)

Manam veesum kaadhal malarae

Love is metaphorically described as a fragrant flower and a net of affection that captures the heart.

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Trivia

Raja Rajan (1957) was a historical fiction film starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and P. Bhanumathi. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics penned by the renowned poet A. Maruthakasi.

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