Kalangamillaa Kaadhalile
From Illara Jothi · 1954
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- Jikki, A. M. Rajah
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Details
- Illara Jothi1954
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kalangam illaa kaadhalilae | In pure and unblemished love |
| Kaanbom iyarkkai ellaam | We shall behold all of nature |
| Lalaa lalaa lalalalaa…kadhalilae | Lalaa lalaa lalalalaa… in love |
| Female | |
| Kalangam illaa kaadhalilae | In pure and unblemished love |
| Kaanbom iyarkkai ellaam | We shall behold all of nature |
| Lalaa lalaa lalalalaa…kadhalilae | Lalaa lalaa lalalalaa… in love |
| Male | |
| Ninaivilae baedhamillai | There is no difference in our thoughts |
| Pirivendraal vaazhvum illai | If there is separation, there is no life |
| Ninaivilae baedhamillai | There is no difference in our thoughts |
| Pirivendraal vaazhvum illai | If there is separation, there is no life |
| Female : Ini endrum pirivillai | Female: From now on, there is never a separation |
| Ini endrum pirivillai | From now on, there is never a separation |
| Pirindhidil uyir illaiyae… kaadhalilae | If separated, life ceases to exist… in love |
| Female | |
| Iruvarum kaanum inbam | The happiness experienced together by two souls |
| Ulagilae kaadhal ondrae | Love is the only such bliss in the world |
| Iruvarum kaanum inbam | The happiness experienced together by two souls |
| Ulagilae kaadhal ondrae | Love is the only such bliss in the world |
| Male | |
| Ini endrum pirivillai | From now on, there is never a separation |
| Ini endrum pirivillai | From now on, there is never a separation |
| Pirindhidil uyir illaiyae… kaadhalilae | If separated, life ceases to exist… in love |
களங்கம் இல்லா காதலிலே
காண்போம் இயற்கை எல்லாம்
லலா லலா லலலலா.....காதலிலே....
In pure and unblemished love
We shall behold all of nature
Lalaa lalaa lalalalaa… in love
களங்கம் இல்லா காதலிலே
காண்போம் இயற்கை எல்லாம்
லலா லலா லலலலா.....காதலிலே....
In pure and unblemished love
We shall behold all of nature
Lalaa lalaa lalalalaa… in love
நினைவிலே பேதமில்லை
பிரிவென்றால் வாழ்வுமில்லை
நினைவிலே பேதமில்லை
பிரிவென்றால் வாழ்வுமில்லை
There is no difference in our thoughts
If there is separation, there is no life
There is no difference in our thoughts
If there is separation, there is no life
Female: From now on, there is never a separation
From now on, there is never a separation
If separated, life ceases to exist… in love
இனி என்றும் பிரிவில்லையே
இனி என்றும் பிரிவில்லையே
பிரிந்திடில் உயிரில்லையே......காதலிலே.....
The happiness experienced together by two souls
Love is the only such bliss in the world
The happiness experienced together by two souls
Love is the only such bliss in the world
களங்கம் இல்லா காதலிலே
காண்போம் இயற்கை எல்லாம்
லலா லலா லலலலா.....காதலிலே....
From now on, there is never a separation
From now on, there is never a separation
If separated, life ceases to exist… in love
இருவரும் காணும் இன்பம்
உலகிலே காதல் ஒன்றே
இருவரும் காணும் இன்பம்
உலகிலே காதல் ஒன்றே
இனி என்றும் பிரிவில்லை
இனி என்றும் பிரிவில்லை
பிரிந்திடில் உயிரில்லையே....காதலிலே.....
களங்கம் இல்லா காதலிலே
காண்போம் இயற்கை எல்லாம்
லலா லலா லலலலா.....காதலிலே....
Kalangam illaa kaadhalilae
In pure and unblemished love
Kaanbom iyarkkai ellaam
We shall behold all of nature
Lalaa lalaa lalalalaa…kadhalilae
Lalaa lalaa lalalalaa… in love
Kalangam illaa kaadhalilae
In pure and unblemished love
Kaanbom iyarkkai ellaam
We shall behold all of nature
Lalaa lalaa lalalalaa…kadhalilae
Lalaa lalaa lalalalaa… in love
Ninaivilae baedhamillai
There is no difference in our thoughts
Pirivendraal vaazhvum illai
If there is separation, there is no life
Ninaivilae baedhamillai
There is no difference in our thoughts
Pirivendraal vaazhvum illai
If there is separation, there is no life
Female : Ini endrum pirivillai
Female: From now on, there is never a separation
Ini endrum pirivillai
From now on, there is never a separation
Pirindhidil uyir illaiyae… kaadhalilae
If separated, life ceases to exist… in love
Iruvarum kaanum inbam
The happiness experienced together by two souls
Ulagilae kaadhal ondrae
Love is the only such bliss in the world
Iruvarum kaanum inbam
The happiness experienced together by two souls
Ulagilae kaadhal ondrae
Love is the only such bliss in the world
Ini endrum pirivillai
From now on, there is never a separation
Ini endrum pirivillai
From now on, there is never a separation
Pirindhidil uyir illaiyae… kaadhalilae
If separated, life ceases to exist… in love
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic romantic song from 'Illara Jothi' (1954) explores the transcendent and immaculate bond between lovers. It conveys that when love is pure and free of flaws, lovers perceive the world and nature in their ultimate beauty. The song emphasizes unity of mind, asserting that separation is tantamount to death, and celebrates love as the highest form of happiness available in this world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Ini endrum pirivillai”
The phrase 'Ini endrum pirivillai' is repeated consecutively to reinforce the vow of eternal togetherness.
Hyperbole (Exaggeration for emotional impact)
“Pirindhidil uyir illaiyae… kaadhalilae”
Stating that life itself ends if separation occurs highlights the depth of emotional dependency between the lovers.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Ninaivilae baedhamillai / Pirivendraal vaazhvum illai”
Rhyming endings in lines like 'baedhamillai' and 'vaazhvum illai' add musicality and rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
'Illara Jothi' (1954) featured music scored by G. Ramanathan, one of the iconic music directors of early Tamil cinema. Lyricist Kannadasan crafted the song during his formative years in Tamil cinema, establishing his signature style of expressing profound emotional truths in simple, beautiful Tamil.
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