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Lyrics & meaning

Kangalil Thoodhuvidu

From Ilavarasan · 1992

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Deva
Details
Ilavarasan1992

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Kangalil thoodhu viduSend a message through your eyes
En kani idazh modha viduLet my fruit-like lips collide
Male :Minnalil medai iduMale: Set up a stage in the lightning
Idai pinnalil aada viduLet the waist sway in an intertwined weave
Female
Kangalil thoodhu viduSend a message through your eyes
En kani idazh modha viduLet my fruit-like lips collide
Male :Minnalil medai iduMale: Set up a stage in the lightning
Idai pinnalil aada viduLet the waist sway in an intertwined weave
Female
Ammammaaa devadhai pol oruOh my, like an angel, a...
Thaen kudam vandhadhu arugae un arugae...pot of honey has come close, close to you
Male :Adadaaa maadhulam poovidhazhMale: Wow, the pomegranate flower petal...
Thaen suvai thandhadhu uyirae en uyirae...gave the sweet taste of honey, my life, my life
En uyirae….My life...
Female
Kangalil thoodhu viduSend a message through your eyes
En kani idazh modha viduLet my fruit-like lips collide
Male :Minnalil medai iduMale: Set up a stage in the lightning
Idai pinnalil aada viduLet the waist sway in an intertwined weave
Male
Noolodu noolumae pinnaAs thread intertwines with thread
Aadai vilaindhaadumThe garment sways playfully
Kaalodu kaalumae pinnaAs leg intertwines with leg
Aasai vilaindhaadumDesire grows and blossoms
Female
Kaaveri aarumae inguEven the Kaveri river here
Thozhil valindhoodumFlows cascading over the shoulders
Kaadhoram saedhiyai solliWhispering news near the ears
Dhaegam vilaiyaadumThe body plays along
Male
Kaaman thotta mullaiThe jasmine touched by Lord Kama
Iravodu kaadhal baeramaaIs it a bargain of love with the night?
Female :Kaaval thaandum thollaiFemale: The trouble of crossing guard posts
Uravodu noiyai theerkkumooWill it cure the longing ailment through intimacy?
Male
Thottu thaan pattu thaanTouching softly like silk
Muthaadava ingaeShall we share kisses here?
Female :Ilam sittu thaan mottu thaanFemale: A young bird, a flower bud
Mutham tharaadhaiyaaWon't it grant a kiss, sir?
Male
Minnalil medai iduSet up a stage in the lightning
Idai pinnalil aada viduLet the waist sway in an intertwined weave
Female :Kangalil thoodhu viduFemale: Send a message through your eyes
En kani idazh modha viduLet my fruit-like lips collide
Female
Naanaaga naanumae illaiI am no longer myself
Yeno sollvaaiyooWill you tell me why?
Thaanaaga aasai pattenI fell in love on my own
Kobam kolvaaiyooWill you get angry?
Male
Aalaana poovum thannaalDoesn't a fully bloomed flower
Vaasam sindhaadhooScatter its fragrance on its own?
Aalolam paadi nindraalIf one stands singing a sweet lullaby
Mogam thullaadhooWon't passion leap up?
Female
Thaalavillai thollaiThe affliction is unbearable
Uru maari naanum pogirenI am transforming and leaving
Male :Theerkkum indha pillaiMale: This young boy will resolve it
Ilaipaara thozhil saaigirenI lean on your shoulders to rest
Female
Unnai thaan enni thaanThinking only of you
Kann moodum maan ingaeThe doe closes its eyes here
Male :Ada solli thaan alli thaanMale: Ah, by speaking and gathering you close
Sorgam thandhaaduvenI will bestow heaven upon you
Female
Kangalil thoodhu viduSend a message through your eyes
En kani idazh modha viduLet my fruit-like lips collide
Male :Minnalil medai iduMale: Set up a stage in the lightning
Idai pinnalil aada viduLet the waist sway in an intertwined weave
Female
Ammammaaa devadhai pol oruOh my, like an angel, a...
Thaen kudam vandhadhu arugae un arugae...pot of honey has come close, close to you
Male :Adadaaa maadhulam poovidhazhMale: Wow, the pomegranate flower petal...
Thaen suvai thandhadhu uyirae en uyirae...gave the sweet taste of honey, my life, my life
En uyirae….My life...
Female
Kangalil thoodhu viduSend a message through your eyes
Male :Kangalil thoodhu viduMale: Send a message through your eyes
Female :En kani idazh modha viduFemale: Let my fruit-like lips collide
Male :En kani idazh modha viduMale: Let my fruit-like lips collide
Female :Minnalil medai iduFemale: Set up a stage in the lightning
Male :Minnalil medai iduMale: Set up a stage in the lightning
Female :Idai pinnalil aada viduFemale: Let the waist sway in an intertwined weave
Male :Idai pinnalil aada viduMale: Let the waist sway in an intertwined weave

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a romantic duettic dialogue full of sensual imagery, poetic metaphors, and passionate exchange between two lovers. The female lead invites her lover through non-verbal glances, describing her sweet eagerness and physical attraction, while the male lead responds with grand poetic praises, comparing her beauty to angels, pots of honey, and pomegranate blossoms. Throughout the verses, the lyrics evoke the intimacy of night, drawing rich metaphors from nature such as the cascading River Kaveri, blooming jasmines touched by Kama (the deity of love), and gentle sparrows. The lovers express their surrender to mutual desire, resolving each other's longing and creating a heavenly space through their embrace.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani (Simile)

Ammammaaa devadhai pol oru

Comparing the female lover to a divine angel (devadhai pol) bringing a pot of honey.

Uruvagamy (Metaphor)

En kani idazh modha vidu

Describing lips as fruit (kani idazh) and comparing pomegranate petals directly to sweet honey sources.

Edhukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Noolodu noolumae pinna

Matching second consonants across lines ('noolodu' / 'kaalodu').

Monaif (Alliteration)

Kaaveri aarumae ingu

Repetition of initial 'Ka' sound across 'Kaaveri' and 'Kaadhoram'.

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Trivia

Ilavarasan (1992) is an action drama film starring Sarathkumar and Sukanya. The song features expressive classical-pop fusion elements typical of early 90s Tamil film duets, penned by acclaimed lyricist Muthulingam.

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