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Lyrics & meaning

Kangalai Suttrum Kanavugalai

From Kattappava kanoom · 2016

Lyricist
Muthamil
Singers
Sathya Prakash, Shashaa Tirupati
Music director
Santhosh Dhayanidhi
Details
Kattappava kanoom2016

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Kangalai suttrum kanavugalaiIs there a way to catch in hands the dreams swirling around the eyes?
Kaigalil pidithida vazhi irukaIs there a way to hold them in hands?
Azhagin madiyil pirandhu vizhumDesires that are born and fall into the lap of beauty,
Aasaigal yezhudhida mozhi irukaIs there a language to write down these desires?
Male
Pudhusa idayathilaeNewly in the heart,
Sirago muzhaikirathaeWings are sprouting.
Isaiyo manadhinilaeMusic in the mind,
Pudhu pudhu nirangalai thelikirathaeIs sprinkling brand new colors.
Chorus
Thooralae thooruthaeA gentle drizzle is drizzling.
Male :Sol unnalae manasukkul vedithidumMale: Say, because of you, bursting inside the heart,
Sogam ethum illaiThere is no sorrow at all.
Idhayam thannalae ilaguthuThe heart melts all by itself,
Idhu ingu ethum vesham illaiThis is no disguise or pretense here.
Male
Pizhaiyae illaadhaFlawless,
Thelindhida kidaithidumTo obtain clarity,
Neram thondriyathaeA moment has appeared.
Uravae unnodu dhinam dhinamOh beloved, with you day after day,
Amaithiyai pesi pookirathaeSpeaking in tranquility, love blooms.
Male
Ohoo thean poovaeOh honey flower,
Endhan manasukkul vedithidumBursting inside my heart,
Sogam ethum illaiThere is no sorrow at all.
Idhayam naalthorum nindru ilaguthuThe heart melts continually every day,
Idhu ingu ethum vesham illaiThis is no pretense here.
Female
Veralodu veralum inaidhidavaeAs finger connects with finger,
Unnodu ulavum oru sugamaeStrolling with you is a pure joy.
Ithu kaadhalo kuliroIs this love or a chill breeze?
Ennai meeruthae manathoIs my mind surpassing my control?
Female
Manatho unnai paakaMy heart, to see you,
Thedi thudikirathaeIs searching and throbbing anxiously.
Izhamai izhadalo unnaiIs youth weaving a net, longing
Theenda yenguthae ho..To touch you?
Male
Kannalae piththamThrough your eyes, madness
Kondenae niththamI have acquired daily.
Ullaasam moodhuthae..ohoo..Joy envelops me completely.
Anbaalae thanjamSurrender through love,
Yeppodum minjumAlways stands supreme,
Unnodu vaazhuvenI will live my life with you.
Chorus
Kangalai suttrum kanavugalaiIs there a way to catch in hands the dreams swirling around the eyes?
Kaigalil pidithida vazhi irukaIs there a way to hold them in hands?
Azhagin madiyil pirandhu vizhumDesires that are born and fall into the lap of beauty,
Aasaigal yezhudhida mozhi irukaIs there a language to write down these desires?
Male
Pudhusa idayathilaeNewly in the heart,
Sirago muzhaikirathaeWings are sprouting.
Isaiyo manadhinilaeMusic in the mind,
Pudhu pudhu nirangalai thelikirathaeIs sprinkling brand new colors.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic song captures the uplifting sensation of discovering true love and emotional clarity. The narrator reflects on the surreal feeling of dreams taking physical form, describing how love makes wings sprout within the heart and paints the mind with vivid new colors. The lyrics convey that all previous sadness dissipates entirely when in the presence of the loved one, leaving behind pure, unpretentious affection. The physical closeness, simple moments like holding hands, and the constant longing to be together express an enchanting transformation brought about by love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (உருவகம்)

Sirago muzhaikirathae

Wings sprouting in the heart ('Sirago muzhaikirathae') serves as a metaphor for freedom, joy, and the weightlessness felt when in love.

Synesthesia / Visual Imagery

Isaiyo manadhinilae Pudhu pudhu nirangalai thelikirathae

Music sprinkling vibrant colors in the mind ('Isaiyo manadhinilae Pudhu pudhu nirangalai thelikirathae') combines auditory and visual sensory perception to express emotional euphoria.

Repetition / Anaphora (அடுக்குத் தொடர்)

Pudhu pudhu nirangalai thelikirathae

The word 'Pudhu' is repeated ('Pudhu pudhu') to emphasize freshness and novel experiences.

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Trivia

The song feature lyrics written by Muthamil for the 2017 Tamil dark comedy film 'Kattappava Kanoom', starring Sibiraj and Aishwarya Rajesh. The music for the film was composed by Santhosh Dhayanidhi.

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