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Lyrics & meaning

Kangal Irandal

From Subramaniyapuram · 2008

Lyricist
Thamarai
Singers
Belly Raj, Deepa Miriyam
Music director
James Vasanthan
Movie name
Subramaniyapuram
Movie release year
2008
Lyrics added on
17 Dec 2016

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
{Kangal irandaal un kangal irandaal
Ennai katti izhuthai izhuthai podhadhena
Chinna sirippil oru kalla sirippil
Ennai thalli vittu thalli vittu moodi maraithaai} (2)
Pesa enni sila naal
Arugil varuven
Pinbu parvai podhum ena naan
Ninaithae nagarvenae maatri
Iravum alladha pagalum alladha
Pozhudhugal unnodu kazhiyuma
Thodavum koodatha padavum koodatha
Idaiveli appodhu kuraiyuma
Madiyinil saindhida thudikudhae
Marupuram naanamum thadukudhae
Idhu varai yaaridamum solladha kadhai
Kangal irandaal un kangal irandaal
Ennai katti izhuthai izhuthai podhadhena
Chinna sirippil oru kalla sirippil
Ennai thalli vittu thalli vittu odi maraithai
Karaigal andaatha kaatrum theendatha
Manadhirukkul eppodhu nuzhaindhitaai
Udalum alladha uruvam kolladha
kadavulai pol vandhu kalandhitaai
Unnai indri ver oru ninaivillai
Ini indha vonuyir enadhillai
Thadaiyilai saavilumae unnodu vara
Kangal ezhudhum iru kangal ezhudhum
Oru vanna kavidhai kaadhal daana
Oru varthai illayae idhil osai illayae
Idhai irulilum padithida mudigiradhae
Pesa enni sila naal
Arugil varuven
Pinbu paarvai podhum ena naan
Ninaithae nagarvenae maatri
Kangal irandaal un kangal irandaal
Ennai katti izhuthai izhuthai podhadhena
Male :Chinna sirippil oru kalla sirippil
Ennai thalli vittu thalli vittu odi maraithai
{With your two eyes, with both your eyes,
you tied me up and pulled me close; and as if that weren't enough,
with a little smile, a mischievous smile,
you pushed me away and hid yourself.} (2)
Some days, intending to speak,
I would come near you,
but then, deciding a glance was enough,
I would change my mind and walk away.
In those hours that are neither night nor day,
will I get to spend that time with you?
The distance that keeps us from even touching,
will it finally shrink away then?
My heart yearns to rest upon your lap,
yet my shyness holds me back.
This is a story I have never told anyone till now.
With your two eyes, with both your eyes,
you tied me up and pulled me close; and as if that weren't enough,
with a little smile, a mischievous smile,
you pushed me away and ran to hide.
Into my heart, untouched by wind and bounded by no shore,
when did you step inside?
Having no physical body, taking no form,
like God, you came and merged with me.
Without you, I have no other thought;
from now on, this life of mine is no longer mine.
I have no hesitation to walk with you even into death.
Written by the eyes, written by two eyes,
is this colorful poem really love?
There is not a single word, there is no sound,
yet I can read it even in the dark.
Some days, intending to speak,
I would come near you,
but then, deciding a glance was enough,
I would change my mind and walk away.
With your two eyes, with both your eyes,
you tied me up and pulled me close; and as if that weren't enough,
Male: With a little smile, a mischievous smile,
you pushed me away and ran to hide.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Kangal Irandaal expresses the sweet angst and intoxicating spell of budding love. The protagonist describes how a simple glance and a subtle smile from the beloved have completely captured their heart, driving them into a state of restless longing mixed with shyness and hesitation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

“Kangal irandaal un kangal irandaal / Ennai katti izhuthai izhuthai podhadhena”

The second consonant sound matches across consecutive lines, creating rhythmic flow (e.g., 'Kangal' and 'Ennai' in lines 1-2).

Metaphor

“Kangal ezhudhum iru kangal ezhudhum / Oru vanna kavidhai kaadhal daana”

Comparing love to a silent, unwritten poem that can be read even in darkness without words or sound.

Simile

“Udalum alladha uruvam kolladha / kadavulai pol vandhu kalandhitaai”

Comparing the beloved's subtle, incorporeal entry into the speaker's heart to divine presence (Kadavul).

Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

“Ennai katti izhuthai izhuthai podhadhena”

Repetition of words like 'izhuthai izhuthai' and 'thalli vittu thalli vittu' to emphasize the intensity of action.

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Trivia

Composed by James Vasanthan for the cult classic 1980s-period film Subramaniyapuram (2008), 'Kangal Irandaal' became an instant sensation across Tamil Nadu. Sung beautifully by Belly Raj and Deepa Miriam, the song earned critical acclaim for Thamarai's poetic depth and helped launch James Vasanthan's career as a prominent film composer.

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