Kalikalam Seithidum Jalam
From Thozhan · 1960
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- Jikki
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Details
- Thozhan1960
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kalikaalam seithidum jaalam | This magic performed by Kali Yuga, |
| Palar kanavae kanni pennum | A young maiden who is the dream of many, |
| Kaalil salangai konja | With anklets jingling on her feet, |
| Aadidum paadidum indha kolam | This state of dancing and singing! |
| Female | |
| Kalikaalam seithidum jaalam | This magic performed by Kali Yuga, |
| Palar kanavae kanni pennum | A young maiden who is the dream of many, |
| Kaalil salangai konja | With anklets jingling on her feet, |
| Aadidum paadidum indha kolam | This state of dancing and singing! |
| Female | |
| Kalikaalam seithidum jaalam | This magic performed by Kali Yuga, |
| Palar kanavae kanni pennum | A young maiden who is the dream of many, |
| Kaalil salangai konja | With anklets jingling on her feet, |
| Aadidum paadidum indha kolam | This state of dancing and singing! |
| Female | |
| Thingaludan gangai yaani naadhan | Lord Shiva, who adorns the crescent moon and the river Ganges, |
| Thillai ambalathi aadiya paadhan | Whose divine feet danced in the golden hall of Thillai, |
| Thingaludan gangai yaani naadhan | Lord Shiva, who adorns the crescent moon and the river Ganges, |
| Thillai ambalathi aadiya paadhan | Whose divine feet danced in the golden hall of Thillai, |
| Ingu vandhu nadamaadiya podhum | Even if He were to come and dance right here, |
| Ingu vandhu nadamaadiya podhum | Even if He were to come and dance right here, |
| Indha kumbalum serndhu irukaadhu | This crowd would not gather together for Him like this. |
| Indha kumbalum serndhu irukaadhu | This crowd would not gather together for Him like this. |
| Pudhu paruva azhagi enbathaalae | Just because she is a youthful beauty, |
| Pudhu paruva azhagi enbathaalae | Just because she is a youthful beauty, |
| Dhinam varudhu rasiga kumbal thannalae | A crowd of admirers automatically turns up every day. |
| Dhinam varudhu rasiga kumbal thannalae | A crowd of admirers automatically turns up every day. |
| Female | |
| Kalikaalam seithidum jaalam | This magic performed by Kali Yuga, |
| Palar kanavae kanni pennum | A young maiden who is the dream of many, |
| Kaalil salangai konja | With anklets jingling on her feet, |
| Aadidum paadidum indha kolam | This state of dancing and singing! |
| Female | |
| Thoppai vayiru kulukkidum raaja | A wealthy 'king' whose pot-belly shakes, |
| Pakkam thaalam podura kooja | With his sidekick beating time by his side, |
| Thoppai vayiru kulukkidum raaja | A wealthy 'king' whose pot-belly shakes, |
| Pakkam thaalam podura kooja | With his sidekick beating time by his side, |
| Indha seppusilai ennaiyum lesa | Taking me, a bronze statue-like maiden, lightly, |
| Indha seppusilai ennaiyum lesa | Taking me, a bronze statue-like maiden, lightly, |
| Enni seiyudhu dhinamum rombha thaaja | He tries to flatter and woo me lavishly every single day. |
| Enni seiyudhu dhinamum rombha thaaja | He tries to flatter and woo me lavishly every single day. |
| Manakirukku migundhu alaiyaadhae | Do not wander around with excessive mental infatuation, |
| Manakirukku migundhu alaiyaadhae | Do not wander around with excessive mental infatuation, |
| Enai mayakki ninaichu yemaradhae | Do not be deceived into thinking you can charm me. |
| Enai mayakki ninaichu yemaradhae | Do not be deceived into thinking you can charm me. |
| Female | |
| Kalikaalam seithidum jaalam | This magic performed by Kali Yuga, |
| Palar kanavae kanni pennum | A young maiden who is the dream of many, |
| Kaalil salangai konja | With anklets jingling on her feet, |
| Aadidum paadidum indha kolam | This state of dancing and singing! |
கலிகாலம் செய்திடும் ஜாலம்
காணவே கன்னிப் பெண்ணும்
காலில் சலங்கை கொஞ்ச
ஆடிடும் பாடிடும் இந்தக் கோலம்
This magic performed by Kali Yuga,
A young maiden who is the dream of many,
With anklets jingling on her feet,
This state of dancing and singing!
கலிகாலம் செய்திடும் ஜாலம்
காணவே கன்னிப் பெண்ணும்
காலில் சலங்கை கொஞ்ச
ஆடிடும் பாடிடும் இந்தக் கோலம்
This magic performed by Kali Yuga,
A young maiden who is the dream of many,
With anklets jingling on her feet,
This state of dancing and singing!
கலிகாலம் செய்திடும் ஜாலம்
காணவே கன்னிப் பெண்ணும்
காலில் சலங்கை கொஞ்ச
ஆடிடும் பாடிடும் இந்தக் கோலம்
This magic performed by Kali Yuga,
A young maiden who is the dream of many,
With anklets jingling on her feet,
This state of dancing and singing!
திங்களுடன் கங்கையணி நாதன்
தில்லை அம்பலத்தில் ஆடிய பாதன்
திங்களுடன் கங்கையணி நாதன்
தில்லை அம்பலத்தில் ஆடிய பாதன்
இங்கு வந்து நடமாடிய போதும்
இங்கு வந்து நடமாடிய போதும்
இந்த கும்பலும் சேர்ந்து இருக்காது
இந்த கும்பலும் சேர்ந்து இருக்காது
புது பருவ அழகி என்பதாலே
புது பருவ அழகி என்பதாலே
தினம் வருது ரசிக கும்பல் தன்னாலே
தினம் வருது ரசிக கும்பல் தன்னாலே
Lord Shiva, who adorns the crescent moon and the river Ganges,
Whose divine feet danced in the golden hall of Thillai,
Lord Shiva, who adorns the crescent moon and the river Ganges,
Whose divine feet danced in the golden hall of Thillai,
Even if He were to come and dance right here,
Even if He were to come and dance right here,
This crowd would not gather together for Him like this.
This crowd would not gather together for Him like this.
Just because she is a youthful beauty,
Just because she is a youthful beauty,
A crowd of admirers automatically turns up every day.
A crowd of admirers automatically turns up every day.
கலிகாலம் செய்திடும் ஜாலம்
காணவே கன்னிப் பெண்ணும்
காலில் சலங்கை கொஞ்ச
ஆடிடும் பாடிடும் இந்தக் கோலம்
This magic performed by Kali Yuga,
A young maiden who is the dream of many,
With anklets jingling on her feet,
This state of dancing and singing!
தொப்பை வயிறு குலுக்கிடும் ராஜா
பக்கம் தப்புத் தாளம் போடுற கூஜா
தொப்பை வயிறு குலுக்கிடும் ராஜா
பக்கம் தப்புத் தாளம் போடுற கூஜா
இந்த செப்புச்சிலை என்னையும் லேசா எண்ணி
இந்த செப்புச்சிலை என்னையும் லேசா எண்ணி
செய்யுது தினமும் ரொம்ப தாஜா
செய்யுது தினமும் ரொம்ப தாஜா
மனக்கிறுக்கு மிகுந்து அலையாதே
மனக்கிறுக்கு மிகுந்து அலையாதே
எனை மயக்க நினைச்சு ஏமாறாதே......
எனை மயக்க நினைச்சு ஏமாறாதே......
A wealthy 'king' whose pot-belly shakes,
With his sidekick beating time by his side,
A wealthy 'king' whose pot-belly shakes,
With his sidekick beating time by his side,
Taking me, a bronze statue-like maiden, lightly,
Taking me, a bronze statue-like maiden, lightly,
He tries to flatter and woo me lavishly every single day.
He tries to flatter and woo me lavishly every single day.
Do not wander around with excessive mental infatuation,
Do not wander around with excessive mental infatuation,
Do not be deceived into thinking you can charm me.
Do not be deceived into thinking you can charm me.
கலிகாலம் செய்திடும் ஜாலம்
காணவே கன்னிப் பெண்ணும்
காலில் சலங்கை கொஞ்ச
ஆடிடும் பாடிடும் இந்தக் கோலம்
This magic performed by Kali Yuga,
A young maiden who is the dream of many,
With anklets jingling on her feet,
This state of dancing and singing!
Kalikaalam seithidum jaalam
This magic performed by Kali Yuga,
Palar kanavae kanni pennum
A young maiden who is the dream of many,
Kaalil salangai konja
With anklets jingling on her feet,
Aadidum paadidum indha kolam
This state of dancing and singing!
Kalikaalam seithidum jaalam
This magic performed by Kali Yuga,
Palar kanavae kanni pennum
A young maiden who is the dream of many,
Kaalil salangai konja
With anklets jingling on her feet,
Aadidum paadidum indha kolam
This state of dancing and singing!
Kalikaalam seithidum jaalam
This magic performed by Kali Yuga,
Palar kanavae kanni pennum
A young maiden who is the dream of many,
Kaalil salangai konja
With anklets jingling on her feet,
Aadidum paadidum indha kolam
This state of dancing and singing!
Thingaludan gangai yaani naadhan
Lord Shiva, who adorns the crescent moon and the river Ganges,
Thillai ambalathi aadiya paadhan
Whose divine feet danced in the golden hall of Thillai,
Thingaludan gangai yaani naadhan
Lord Shiva, who adorns the crescent moon and the river Ganges,
Thillai ambalathi aadiya paadhan
Whose divine feet danced in the golden hall of Thillai,
Ingu vandhu nadamaadiya podhum
Even if He were to come and dance right here,
Ingu vandhu nadamaadiya podhum
Even if He were to come and dance right here,
Indha kumbalum serndhu irukaadhu
This crowd would not gather together for Him like this.
Indha kumbalum serndhu irukaadhu
This crowd would not gather together for Him like this.
Pudhu paruva azhagi enbathaalae
Just because she is a youthful beauty,
Pudhu paruva azhagi enbathaalae
Just because she is a youthful beauty,
Dhinam varudhu rasiga kumbal thannalae
A crowd of admirers automatically turns up every day.
Dhinam varudhu rasiga kumbal thannalae
A crowd of admirers automatically turns up every day.
Kalikaalam seithidum jaalam
This magic performed by Kali Yuga,
Palar kanavae kanni pennum
A young maiden who is the dream of many,
Kaalil salangai konja
With anklets jingling on her feet,
Aadidum paadidum indha kolam
This state of dancing and singing!
Thoppai vayiru kulukkidum raaja
A wealthy 'king' whose pot-belly shakes,
Pakkam thaalam podura kooja
With his sidekick beating time by his side,
Thoppai vayiru kulukkidum raaja
A wealthy 'king' whose pot-belly shakes,
Pakkam thaalam podura kooja
With his sidekick beating time by his side,
Indha seppusilai ennaiyum lesa
Taking me, a bronze statue-like maiden, lightly,
Indha seppusilai ennaiyum lesa
Taking me, a bronze statue-like maiden, lightly,
Enni seiyudhu dhinamum rombha thaaja
He tries to flatter and woo me lavishly every single day.
Enni seiyudhu dhinamum rombha thaaja
He tries to flatter and woo me lavishly every single day.
Manakirukku migundhu alaiyaadhae
Do not wander around with excessive mental infatuation,
Manakirukku migundhu alaiyaadhae
Do not wander around with excessive mental infatuation,
Enai mayakki ninaichu yemaradhae
Do not be deceived into thinking you can charm me.
Enai mayakki ninaichu yemaradhae
Do not be deceived into thinking you can charm me.
Kalikaalam seithidum jaalam
This magic performed by Kali Yuga,
Palar kanavae kanni pennum
A young maiden who is the dream of many,
Kaalil salangai konja
With anklets jingling on her feet,
Aadidum paadidum indha kolam
This state of dancing and singing!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a satirical commentary on the modern age (Kali Yuga) where superficial glamor overrides genuine art and devotion. The performer on stage observes the huge crowd gathered to watch her dance and remarks that even if Lord Shiva Himself came down to perform His cosmic dance, people would not gather in such numbers, because society today is obsessed solely with youthful beauty and entertainment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Satire and Irony
“Ingu vandhu nadamaadiya podhum / Indha kumbalum serndhu irukaadhu”
The lyrics sarcastically contrast Lord Shiva's sacred dance in Thillai with a modern dance show, highlighting society's shallow priorities in Kali Yuga.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Thingaludan gangai yaani naadhan / Thillai ambalathi aadiya paadhan”
Repetition of the initial 'Th' sound across consecutive lines.
Metaphor (Uruvakam)
“Indha seppusilai ennaiyum lesa”
Describing herself as 'seppusilai' (a sculpted bronze statue) to emphasize physical perfection and artistic form.
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Trivia
Composed by G. Ramanathan with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi, the song features singer Jikki delivering a lively rendition that perfectly blends theatrical dance rhythms with sharp social satire, a hallmark of mid-20th-century Tamil cinema dance sequences.
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