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Kallil Aadum

From Anandha Thandavam · 2009

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Benny Dayal, Shweta Mohan
Music director
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Movie name
Anandha Thandavam
Movie release year
2009
Lyrics added on
21 Oct 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Kallil aadum theevae
Siru kalaga kaara poovae
Kannaal vaarthaai sonnaal
Yen kavidhai seval koovum
Pakkam neeyum vandhaal
En paruva kaatrae maarum
Ennai neengi sendraal
En ilamai kaaichal yerum
Pookalukku un kaaichal ellaam
Nervadhillai…eee..
Aan unakku nerndhathelaam
Pennae ennil yen illai
Kallil aadum theevae
Siru kalaga kaara poovae
Kannaal vaarthaai sonnaal
Yen kavidhai seval koovum
Pakkam neeyum vandhaal
En paruva kaatrae maarum
Ennai neengi sendraal
En ilamai kaaichal yerum
Udal ennum dhesathill
Hormone kalagam vedikkum
Kaadhali un vizhi
Kandum kaanaadhirukkum
Oh .. oh oho oh…
Oh .. oh oho oh…
Adadaa
Udal enbadhu kaamam
Uyir enbadhu kaadhal
Idhu thaan un thedal
Ohooo anbae …
Uyir thaan en thedal
Udalae enna oodal
Niraiveridum thedal
Kallil aadum theevae
Siru kalaga kaara poovae
Kannaal vaarthaai sonnaal
Yen kavidhai seval koovum
Pakkam neeyum vandhaal
En paruva kaatrae maarum
Ennai neengi sendraal
Chorus :En ilamai kaaichal yerum
Iyarkayin kilarchiyil
Kodiyil arumbu mulaikkum
Ilamaiyin kaatru thaan
Arumbin kadhavai thirakum
Oh .. oh oho oh…
Oh .. oh oho oh…
Adadaa
Nee sollvadhu kavidhai
Neeraatudhu seviyai
Thaalatudhu manadhai
Ohoooooh
Nilavae nan enbadhu thanimai
Nee enbathu verumai
Naam enbadhu inimaii
Kallil aadum theevae
Siru kalaga kaara poovae
Kannaal vaarthaai sonnaal
Yen kavidhai seval koovum
Pakkam neeyum vandhaal
En paruva kaatrae maarum
En ilamai kaaichal yerum
Pookalukku un kaaichal ellaam
Nervadhillai…eee..
Aan unakku nerndhathelaam
Pennae ennil yen illai
Kallil aadum theevae
Siru kalaga kaara poovae
Kannaal vaarthaai sonnaal
Yen kavidhai seval koovum
Pakkam neeyum vandhaal
En paruva kaatrae maarum
Ennai neengi sendraal
En ilamai kaaichal yerum
...
O island swaying on stone,
O rebellious little flower,
When you speak words with your eyes,
why does the rooster of poetry crow?
When you come near me,
the seasonal winds within me shift.
When you walk away from me,
the fever of my youth rises.
Flowers never get
a fever like yours...
All that has happened to you, a man,
why hasn't it happened to me, a woman?
O island swaying on stone,
O rebellious little flower,
When you speak words with your eyes,
why does the rooster of poetry crow?
When you come near me,
the seasonal winds within me shift.
When you walk away from me,
the fever of my youth rises.
In the land called the body,
a riot of hormones erupts.
My love, your eyes
notice it, yet look away.
Oh... oh oho oh...
Oh... oh oho oh...
Oh my...
The body stands for desire,
the soul stands for love.
Is this what you seek?
Oho my love...
The soul is what I seek,
body, why this lovers' quarrel?
Our search will be fulfilled.
O island swaying on stone,
O rebellious little flower,
When you speak words with your eyes,
why does the rooster of poetry crow?
When you come near me,
the seasonal winds within me shift.
When you walk away from me,
Chorus: The fever of my youth rises.
In the thrill of nature,
a bud sprouts on the vine.
Only the breeze of youth
can open the door of the bud.
Oh... oh oho oh...
Oh... oh oho oh...
Oh my...
What you speak is poetry,
it bathes my ears,
it sings a lullaby to my heart.
Oho oho...
O moon, 'I' is loneliness,
'You' is emptiness,
'We' is pure sweetness.
O island swaying on stone,
O rebellious little flower,
When you speak words with your eyes,
why does the rooster of poetry crow?
When you come near me,
the seasonal winds within me shift.
The fever of my youth rises.
Flowers never get
a fever like yours...
All that has happened to you, a man,
why hasn't it happened to me, a woman?
O island swaying on stone,
O rebellious little flower,
When you speak words with your eyes,
why does the rooster of poetry crow?
When you come near me,
the seasonal winds within me shift.
When you walk away from me,
the fever of my youth rises.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This sensual duet from Anandha Thandavam captures a romantic dialogue between lovers exploring the physical and spiritual dimensions of love. The male protagonist compares his beloved to a rebellious flower and a dancing island, describing how her presence alters his feelings and awakens passion within him. The female protagonist responds by pondering the subtle biological and emotional differences between men and women in experiencing desire. Throughout the song, the lovers debate the balance between physical passion ('udalae') and spiritual love ('uyir'). Through evocative nature imagery—such as buds opening in the breeze and the contrast between solitude ('nan', 'nee') and togetherness ('naam')—the song beautifully illustrates how deep intimacy resolves internal yearning and brings emotional completeness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

“Udal ennum dhesathill”

Describing the body as a nation ('Udal ennum dhesathil') and love/desire as bodily attributes.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Pakkam neeyum vandhaal / En paruva kaatrae maarum”

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'p' in 'Pakkam' and 'Paruva'.

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Nee sollvadhu kavidhai / Thaalatudhu manadhai”

Matching second letter 'la' in 'Nilavae', 'Solllvadhu' / 'Thaalatudhu'.

Personification

“Arumbin kadhavai thirakum”

Attributing human actions like opening a door ('kadhavai thirakum') to the youth's breeze.

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Trivia

The song 'Kallil Aadum Theevae' from the 2009 film Anandha Thandavam was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar with lyrics penned by Vairamuthu. The film is based on the popular Tamil novel 'Pirivom Santhippom' written by Sujatha Rangarajan.

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