- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Nayakarin Magal
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Aug 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Kalaiyaadha kanavondru kanden' expresses a woman's blissful recollection of an unforgettable, everlasting dream of love and togetherness. Mesmerized by the memory of her beloved, she stands frozen like a statue in sheer delight. She describes the magnetic charm of her lover's eyes, his priceless tender words, and the sweet playfulness between them.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaai (First-letter alliteration)
“Kalaiyaadha kanavondru kanden”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across words creates melodic rhythm.
Contrast / Wordplay (Mei vs Poi)
“Avar mei theendum sugam kaana poi pesinen”
Poetic juxtaposition of 'mei' (body/truth) and 'poi' (lie) to describe playful courtship.
Metaphor
“Kalai pesi valai veesum vizhigal”
Describing captivating eyes as casting a net ('valai veesum vizhigal') to trap the lover.
Ethukai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Kalaiyaadha / Silaiyaagi”
The second letter 'lai' rhymes between 'Kalaiyaadha' and 'Silaiyaagi'.
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Trivia
This track from 'Nayakarin Magal' (1982) features lyrics by legendary poet Kannadasan and music composed by the duo Shankar-Ganesh. Vani Jayaram's classical vocal rendition perfectly captured the intricate romantic nuances in Kannadasan's verses.
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