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Lyrics & meaning

Kalyana Oorvalam

From Avan (1953) · 1953

Lyricist
Kambadasan
Singer
Jikki
Music director
Shankar Jaikishan
Details
Avan (1953)1953

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
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Female
Kalyaana oorvalam varumThe wedding procession will arrive
Kalyaana oorvalam varumThe wedding procession will arrive
Ullaasamae tharumIt will bring pure joy
Magizhnthu naan aadiduvaenI will dance with happiness
Oo magizhnthu naan aadiduvaenOh, I will dance with happiness
Female
Kalyaana oorvalam varumThe wedding procession will arrive
Ullaasamae tharumIt will bring pure joy
Magizhnthu naan aadiduvaenI will dance with happiness
Oo magizhnthu naan aadiduvaenOh, I will dance with happiness
Female
Maappillai nuthalin thilagam polaeLike the tilak on the groom's forehead
Manamagal ezhil sinthavaeAs the bride spills her grace and beauty
Manamagal ezhil sinthavaeAs the bride spills her grace and beauty
Paarththida enthan ullaththin kanavaeTo see the dream of my inner heart
Poorththi perum viraivaeFulfilled very quickly
Poorththi perum viraivaeFulfilled very quickly
Female
Singaaram seivaal saediyaeThe companion adorns herself beautifully
Maruthaani soodiyaeWearing henna on her hands
Magizhnthu naan aadiduvaen oo…I will dance with joy, oh...
Magizhnthu naan aadiduvaenI will dance with joy
Kalyaana oorvalam varumThe wedding procession will arrive
Female
Kalyaana pennum pillai pallaakkil yaeriThe bride and groom ascending the palanquin
Selvaar virainthu veliyoor aa…aa…aa…Will depart quickly to another town, ah... ah... ah...
Kanam kanam avargal niyaaagam vanthaalEvery single moment, if their memory comes to mind
Karuththum kalangidumae karuththum kalangidumaeMy mind will grow troubled, my mind will grow troubled
Female
Kann sinthum kaarin mazhaithaanTears shed from the eyes like heavy monsoon rain
Menmelum irulthaanDarkness deepens more and more
Thannanthani aagiduvaenI will be left all alone
Oh thananthani aagiduvaenOh, I will be left all alone
Female
Kalyaana oorvalam varumThe wedding procession will arrive
Ullaasamae tharumIt will bring pure joy
Magizhnthu naan aadiduvaenI will dance with happiness
Oo magizhnthu naan aadiduvaenOh, I will dance with happiness
Female
Kalyaana oorvalam varum…The wedding procession will arrive...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song expresses the bittersweet emotions surrounding a wedding procession. Initially, the singer radiates joy and enthusiasm, anticipating the grand arrival of the bride and groom, the beauty of the ceremonial decorations, and the fulfilling realization of a long-cherished dream.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Kann sinthum kaarin mazhaithaan / Menmelum irulthaan

The second consonant 'n' matches across consecutive lines, creating a classic Tamil rhythmic flow.

Simile (Upama)

Maappillai nuthalin thilagam polae

Compares the bride's glowing elegance to the auspicious mark (tilak) on the groom's forehead.

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Kann sinthum kaarin mazhaithaan

Compares falling tears from the eyes directly to heavy monsoon rain.

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Trivia

Avan (1953) is the Tamil dubbed version of the famous Hindi classic 'Aah' (1953). This track corresponds to the original Hindi hit 'Suno Chhoti Si Kahaani' composed by Shankar-Jaikishan, adapted seamlessly into Tamil by veteran lyricist Kambadasan with vocals by Jikki.

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