Kalaiyatha Kanavondru Kanden
From Nayakarin Magal · 1982
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Nayakarin Magal1982
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kalaiyaadha kanavondru kanden | I saw a dream that does not fade away |
| Kalaiyaadha kanavondru kanden | I saw a dream that does not fade away |
| Endrum nilai maevum ninaivaalae | With memories that remain forever cherished |
| Silaiyaagi nindren | I stood still like a statue |
| Kalaiyaadha kanavondru kanden | I saw a dream that does not fade away |
| Female | |
| Kalai pesi valai veesum vizhigal | Eyes that speak of art and cast a net |
| Inba kalai pesi valai veesum vizhigal | Eyes that speak of joyful art and cast a net |
| Yedhum vilai pesa mudiyatha | Sweet words whose price |
| Amudhamaana mozhigal | No value can ever measure |
| Kalaiyaadha kanavondru kanden | I saw a dream that does not fade away |
| Endrum nilai maevum ninaivaalae | With memories that remain forever cherished |
| Silaiyaagi nindren | I stood still like a statue |
| Kalaiyaadha kanavondru kanden | I saw a dream that does not fade away |
| Female | |
| Mai theetum vizhiyaalae mandraadinen | I pleaded softly with my kohl-adorned eyes |
| Avar mei theendum sugam kaana poi pesinen | I spoke white lies just to feel the bliss of his touch |
| Mai theetum vizhiyaalae mandraadinen | I pleaded softly with my kohl-adorned eyes |
| Avar mei theendum sugam kaana poi pesinen | I spoke white lies just to feel the bliss of his touch |
| Kaiyodu kai serthu karai yerinen | Holding his hand in mine, I reached the shore safely |
| Kaiyodu kai serthu karai yerinen | Holding his hand in mine, I reached the shore safely |
| Iru kannodu kann sera kalyanam nadanthaera | For our eyes to meet eyes and our wedding to take place |
| Female | |
| Kalaiyaadha kanavondru kanden | I saw a dream that does not fade away |
| Endrum nilai maevum ninaivaalae | With memories that remain forever cherished |
| Silaiyaagi nindren | I stood still like a statue |
| Kalaiyaadha kanavondru kanden | I saw a dream that does not fade away |
| Female | |
| Viral kattum jadhi kettu nadamaadinen | I danced to the rhythm displayed by his fingers |
| Avar kural kettkkum viruppodu viraindhodinen | I rushed eagerly to hear the sound of his voice |
| Viral kattum jadhi kettu….. | Listening to the rhythm displayed by his fingers... |
| Female | |
| Thiral konda bujathoda vilaiyaadinen | I played along with his strong, well-built shoulders |
| Thiral konda bujathoda vilaiyaadinen | I played along with his strong, well-built shoulders |
| Thann ninaivindri avarodu dhinam koodi uravaadi | Losing consciousness of myself, uniting and intimacy with him every day |
| Kalaiyaadha kanavondru kanden | I saw a dream that does not fade away |
கலையாத கனவொன்று கண்டேன்
கலையாத கனவொன்று கண்டேன்
என்றும் நிலை மேவும் நினைவாலே
சிலையாகி நின்றேன்
கலையாத கனவொன்று கண்டேன்
I saw a dream that does not fade away
I saw a dream that does not fade away
With memories that remain forever cherished
I stood still like a statue
I saw a dream that does not fade away
கலை பேசி வலை வீசும் விழிகள்
இன்ப கலை பேசி வலை வீசும் விழிகள்
ஏதும் விலை பேச முடியாத
அமுதான மொழிகள்.....
Eyes that speak of art and cast a net
Eyes that speak of joyful art and cast a net
Sweet words whose price
No value can ever measure
I saw a dream that does not fade away
With memories that remain forever cherished
I stood still like a statue
I saw a dream that does not fade away
கலையாத கனவொன்று கண்டேன்
என்றும் நிலை மேவும் நினைவாலே
சிலையாகி நின்றேன்
கலையாத கனவொன்று கண்டேன்
I pleaded softly with my kohl-adorned eyes
I spoke white lies just to feel the bliss of his touch
I pleaded softly with my kohl-adorned eyes
I spoke white lies just to feel the bliss of his touch
Holding his hand in mine, I reached the shore safely
Holding his hand in mine, I reached the shore safely
For our eyes to meet eyes and our wedding to take place
மை தீட்டும் விழியாலே மன்றாடினேன்
அவர் மெய் தீண்டும் சுகம் காண பொய் பேசினேன்
மை தீட்டும் விழியாலே மன்றாடினேன்
அவர் மெய் தீண்டும் சுகம் காண பொய் பேசினேன்
கையோடு கை சேர்த்து கரை ஏறினேன்
கையோடு கை சேர்த்து கரை ஏறினேன்
இரு கண்ணோடு கண் சேர கல்யாணம் நடந்தேற
I saw a dream that does not fade away
With memories that remain forever cherished
I stood still like a statue
I saw a dream that does not fade away
கலையாத கனவொன்று கண்டேன்
என்றும் நிலை மேவும் நினைவாலே
சிலையாகி நின்றேன்
கலையாத கனவொன்று கண்டேன்
I danced to the rhythm displayed by his fingers
I rushed eagerly to hear the sound of his voice
Listening to the rhythm displayed by his fingers...
விரல் காட்டும் ஜதி கேட்டு நடமாடினேன்
அவர் குரல் கேட்கும் விருப்போடு விரைந்தோடினேன்
விரல் காட்டும் ஜதி கேட்டு
I played along with his strong, well-built shoulders
I played along with his strong, well-built shoulders
Losing consciousness of myself, uniting and intimacy with him every day
I saw a dream that does not fade away
திரள் கொண்ட புஜத்தோடு விளையாடினேன்
திரள் கொண்ட புஜத்தோடு விளையாடினேன்
தன் நினைவின்றி அவரோடு தினம் கூடி உறவாடி
கலையாத கனவொன்று கண்டேன்
Kalaiyaadha kanavondru kanden
I saw a dream that does not fade away
Kalaiyaadha kanavondru kanden
I saw a dream that does not fade away
Endrum nilai maevum ninaivaalae
With memories that remain forever cherished
Silaiyaagi nindren
I stood still like a statue
Kalaiyaadha kanavondru kanden
I saw a dream that does not fade away
Kalai pesi valai veesum vizhigal
Eyes that speak of art and cast a net
Inba kalai pesi valai veesum vizhigal
Eyes that speak of joyful art and cast a net
Yedhum vilai pesa mudiyatha
Sweet words whose price
Amudhamaana mozhigal
No value can ever measure
Kalaiyaadha kanavondru kanden
I saw a dream that does not fade away
Endrum nilai maevum ninaivaalae
With memories that remain forever cherished
Silaiyaagi nindren
I stood still like a statue
Kalaiyaadha kanavondru kanden
I saw a dream that does not fade away
Mai theetum vizhiyaalae mandraadinen
I pleaded softly with my kohl-adorned eyes
Avar mei theendum sugam kaana poi pesinen
I spoke white lies just to feel the bliss of his touch
Mai theetum vizhiyaalae mandraadinen
I pleaded softly with my kohl-adorned eyes
Avar mei theendum sugam kaana poi pesinen
I spoke white lies just to feel the bliss of his touch
Kaiyodu kai serthu karai yerinen
Holding his hand in mine, I reached the shore safely
Kaiyodu kai serthu karai yerinen
Holding his hand in mine, I reached the shore safely
Iru kannodu kann sera kalyanam nadanthaera
For our eyes to meet eyes and our wedding to take place
Kalaiyaadha kanavondru kanden
I saw a dream that does not fade away
Endrum nilai maevum ninaivaalae
With memories that remain forever cherished
Silaiyaagi nindren
I stood still like a statue
Kalaiyaadha kanavondru kanden
I saw a dream that does not fade away
Viral kattum jadhi kettu nadamaadinen
I danced to the rhythm displayed by his fingers
Avar kural kettkkum viruppodu viraindhodinen
I rushed eagerly to hear the sound of his voice
Viral kattum jadhi kettu…..
Listening to the rhythm displayed by his fingers...
Thiral konda bujathoda vilaiyaadinen
I played along with his strong, well-built shoulders
Thiral konda bujathoda vilaiyaadinen
I played along with his strong, well-built shoulders
Thann ninaivindri avarodu dhinam koodi uravaadi
Losing consciousness of myself, uniting and intimacy with him every day
Kalaiyaadha kanavondru kanden
I saw a dream that does not fade away
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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