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Lyrics & meaning

Kalyana Panthalile Annaiyai

From Revathi · 1986

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Vani Jairam, Uma Ramanan
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Details
Revathi1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Kalyaana pandhalilae annaiyai naan kandenIn the wedding marquee, I saw my mother
Manamaalai soodi varum thanthaiyai naan kandenI saw my father coming, adorned with the wedding garland
Vizhi neeril vilaiyaada malar thoovi magal vaazhthaWith tears playing in her eyes and scattering flowers, as the daughter blesses them
Annaiyum thanthaiyum vaazhiya pallanduMay mother and father live long for many years to come
Female
Kalyaana pandhalilae annaiyai naan kandenIn the wedding marquee, I saw my mother
Manamaalai soodi varum thanthaiyai naan kandenI saw my father coming, adorned with the wedding garland
Vizhi neeril vilaiyaada malar thoovi magal vaazhthaWith tears playing in her eyes and scattering flowers, as the daughter blesses them
Annaiyum thanthaiyum vaazhiya pallanduMay mother and father live long for many years to come
Female
Paalaivanam indru poo poothathuToday, the desert has blossomed into a flower
Indha poo pookkavae nalla naal paarthathuIt waited for a good auspicious day for this flower to bloom
Haaa aa aaa hoo ooo oo oo ooHaaa aa aaa hoo ooo oo oo oo
Naal thorumae ingu deepavaliEvery day here is Diwali now
Ini naal thorumae inba naamavaliFrom now on, every day is a chant of joy
Female
Thambathiyaanom endruKnowing that we have become a wedded couple
Nalla nimmadhi nenjil konduHolding true peace inside the heart
Vaazhthida vendum neengalYou all must bless us
Ummaal vaazhnthida vendum naangalThrough you, we ought to live happily
Female
Ungal thozhil maalaigal naangal allavooAre we not the garlands upon your shoulders?
Female
Kalyaana pandhalilae annaiyai naan kandenIn the wedding marquee, I saw my mother
Manamaalai soodi varum thanthaiyai naan kandenI saw my father coming, adorned with the wedding garland
Female
Vizhi neeril vilaiyaada malar thoovi magal vaazhthaWith tears playing in her eyes and scattering flowers, as the daughter blesses them
Both :Annaiyum thanthaiyum vaazhiya pallanduBoth: May mother and father live long for many years to come
Female
Thaaiyanaval endhan seiyaaginaalShe who is a mother has now become my child
Inba kanneerilae ennai neeraatinaalShe bathed me in tears of boundless joy
Haa aa aa aaa….haa…aa…aa…aa…aa..Haa aa aa aaa....haa...aa...aa...aa...aa..
Thanthai manam nalla brindhavanamFather's heart is a wonderful Brindavan
Ennai thaalattudhae manamaalai manamThe scent of the wedding garland lulls me to sleep
Female
Anbennum kovil ingaeHere is a temple named Love
Adhil aayiram dhepam ingaeIn it, a thousand lamps shine brightly
Yaetriya deepam vaazhgaLong live the lamp that was lit
Indha illara kolam vaazhgaLong live this beautiful picture of domestic life
Female
Annai undhan kungumam endrum mangalamMother, your vermilion is an eternal sign of auspiciousness
Female
Kalyaana pandhalilae annaiyai naan kandenIn the wedding marquee, I saw my mother
Manamaalai soodi varum thanthaiyai naan kandenI saw my father coming, adorned with the wedding garland
Female
Vizhi neeril vilaiyaada malar thoovi magal vaazhthaWith tears playing in her eyes and scattering flowers, as the daughter blesses them
Both :Annaiyum thanthaiyum vaazhiya pallanduBoth: May mother and father live long for many years to come

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This emotionally charged song portrays a daughter joyfully celebrating her parents' union and marital happiness. Seeing her mother and father standing together as bride and groom brings tears of bliss to her eyes as she showers them with flowers and heart felt blessings for a long, prosperous life together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Paalaivanam indru poo poothathu

Comparing a dry or desolate life situation suddenly bursting into happiness with a desert blooming with flowers.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Thanthai manam nalla brindhavanam

Comparing the father's pure and kind heart to the sacred, lush garden of Brindavan.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Anbennum kovil ingae

Directly equating love to a sacred temple containing a thousand burning lamps.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Naal thorumae ingu deepavali / Ini naal thorumae inba naamavali

The second letter ' ' (na/nba) matches in consecutive lines, adding a rhythmic musical flow.

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Trivia

The film 'Revathi' (1986) was directed by V.S. Raghavan and stars Revathi in the titular role. Lyricist Vaali penned touching lyrics highlighting maternal affection, conjugal bliss, and filial devotion.

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