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Kangal Irandum Vidi Vilakaaga

From Kannan En Kadhalan · 1968

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Kannan En Kadhalan
Movie release year
1968
Lyrics added on
29 Dec 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kangal irandum vidi vilakkaaga
Appuram
Kattazhagu mattum vetta veliyaaga
Appuram
Kaigal irandum thotta sugamaaga
Ss… haa…
Kalandhiruppomae yugam yugamaaga
Kangal irandum
Female :Vidi vilakkaaga
Kattazhagu mattum
Female :Vetta veliyaaga
Kattazhagu mattum
Male :Vetta veliyaaga
Kaigal irandum
Female :Thotta sugamaaga
Mazhai thuli vizha vizha muthu vilaiyum
Aahaa…
Panit thuli vizha vizha mottu malarum
Oho…
Thaen thuli vizha vizha idhazh thirakkum
Unna unna ennennavo inbam pirakkum
Kani chumai kondu vandha kodi valaiyum
Aahaa…
Kanni idai alli thandu mella neliyum
Oho…
Madhu kinnam thadhumbida malar sirikkum
Pudhu pudhu kadhaigalil thuyil marakkum
Mutham endra puthagathil ethanai pakkam
Mm… mm… enni enni paarthaal
Ethanai vetkkam…
Iruttilum padikkindra ezhuthallavo
Sollaamal purigindra porul allavo
Vetta veliyaaga
Chinnam konda kannangalil kaayamirukkum
Mm… mm… mannan sonna theerppinil
Nyaayamirukkum…
Ilakkanam vaguthadhum iravallavo
Pinnodu varugindra uravallavo
Vetta veliyaaga
With both our eyes as lamps glowing till dawn
And then?
With beauty alone laid completely bare
And then?
With the sweet bliss of our two hands touching
Shh... ah...
We will be united for ages to come
Our two eyes...
Female: As lamps glowing till dawn
Beauty alone...
Female: Laid completely bare
Beauty alone...
Male: Laid completely bare
Our two hands...
Female: As the sweet pleasure of touch
As raindrops keep falling, pearls are born
Aaha...
As dew drops keep falling, flower buds bloom
Oho...
As honey drops fall, the lips part open
As we taste more and more, endless pleasures are born
Laden with fruit, the slender vine bends
Aaha...
Like a lily stem, a young girl's waist gently sways
Oho...
As the cup of wine overflows, the flower smiles
Lost in brand-new stories, we forget our sleep
How many pages are in the book of kisses?
Mmm... mmm... If I try to count them,
How shy I feel...
Isn't it a script that can be read even in the dark?
Isn't it a meaning understood without words?
Laid completely bare
On marked cheeks, there will be tender love-marks
Mmm... mmm... In the verdict given by my king,
There will only be justice...
Isn't it the night that wrote these rules?
Isn't this the intimacy that naturally follows?
Laid completely bare
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from 'Kannan En Kadhalan' (1968) captures a deeply intimate and romantic dialogue between lovers. Using lush natural metaphors—such as raindrops producing pearls, dew blooming flowers, and vines bending under the weight of fruit—lyricist Vaali weaves a tapestry of romantic passion and sensual harmony. The lovers describe their physical and emotional union as a timeless connection that transcends eras. The lyrics subtly elevate intimacy into art, comparing kisses to a book read in the dark and unspoken love to a language naturally understood. Through poetic wordplay, the song conveys the sweet bashfulness, mutual devotion, and boundless joy of love blossoming in the quiet stillness of night.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Urvagam)

Kangal irandum vidi vilakkaaga

Compares the eyes directly to dawn lamps ('vidi vilakku') guiding the lovers.

Metaphor (Urvagam)

Mutham endra puthagathil ethanai pakkam

Compares the act of kissing to a book ('puthagam') with infinite uncounted pages.

Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

Mazhai thuli vizha vizha muthu vilaiyum

Repeats 'vizha' (to fall) sequentially for rhythmic effect and emphasis on nature's continuous rhythm.

Rhyme / Parallel Structure (Etukai / Monai)

Panit thuli vizha vizha mottu malarum

Parallel sentence structures ending with 'vizha' across consecutive lines ('Mazhai thuli', 'Panit thuli', 'Thaen thuli').

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Trivia

'Kannan En Kadhalan' (1968) starred M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Jayalalithaa, directed by P. Neelakantan. The film features music composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics written by Vaali, and vocal performances primarily by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.

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