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Lyrics & meaning

Kangalin Vaarthaigal

From Kalathur Kannamma · 1960

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
A. M. Rajah, P. Susheela
Music director
Sudharsanam
Movie name
Kalathur Kannamma
Movie release year
1960
Lyrics added on
5 Aug 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kangalin vaarthaigal puriyadho
Kaathiruppen endru theriyadho
Oru naalil aasai ennamae maarumo..
Kangalin vaarthaigal puriyadho
Kaathiruppen endru theriyadho
Oru naalil aasai ennamae maarumo..
Kangalin vaarthaigal puriyadho
Kaathiruppen endru theriyadho
Oru naalil aasai ennamae maarumo..
Thaedi thirindhen ododi vandhen
Sellakiliyae kobama..
Thaedi thirindhen ododi vandhen
Sellakiliyae kobama..
Ezhai manamae pollatha manidhar
Ivarai nambathae ivarai nambathae
Thendral marandhaar themmangu paadum
Silaiyai marandhae odinaar
Unai maravaamalae vandha
Thunai naan andro
Unai maravaamalae vandha
Thunai naan andro
Haa….aaa….aaa….aaa…aaa…..
Haa….aaa….aaa….aaa…aaa…..
Vanna kodiyae vandaadum malarae
Ennamirundhum naanama
Paavalar thamizhin
Panbaana Kaadhal
Mouna kalai andro penmai
Manadhin nilai andro
Paadum manadhin
Panbaana aasai
Paarvai vazhiyae thondrumae
Ini varum naalellam
Nam thirunaalandro
Both :Ini varum naalellam
Nam thirunaalandro
Don't you understand the words spoken by my eyes?
Didn't you know that I would be waiting?
Could the heart's longing change in just a single day?
Don't you understand the words spoken by my eyes?
Didn't you know that I would be waiting?
Could the heart's longing change in just a single day?
Don't you understand the words spoken by my eyes?
Didn't you know that I would be waiting?
Could the heart's longing change in just a single day?
I searched everywhere and came running to you,
My sweet little parrot, are you angry with me?
I searched everywhere and came running to you,
My sweet little parrot, are you angry with me?
Oh my innocent heart, he is a tricky man,
Do not believe him, do not trust him!
He forgot the gentle breeze, and this sweet-singing
sculpture-like beauty, he forgot her and ran away!
Without ever forgetting you, I have returned;
am I not your devoted companion?
Without ever forgetting you, I have returned;
am I not your devoted companion?
Haa... aa... aa... aa... aa...
Haa... aa... aa... aa... aa...
Oh graceful blooming vine, oh flower where bees dance,
why feel shy when desire fills your heart?
Like the refined Tamil of poets,
a noble love
is an art of silence; isn't womanhood
a delicate state of mind?
The graceful longing
of a singing heart
reveals itself through a single glance!
From now on, all the days to come
will be days of celebration for us, won't they?
Both: From now on, all the days to come
will be days of celebration for us, won't they?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This iconic duet from Kalathur Kannamma expresses a playful and romantic exchange between lovers who have overcome misunderstandings. The heroine playfully expresses her hurt and longing, questioning if love can change overnight and warning her heart not to trust her lover easily. In response, the hero reassures her of his unwavering devotion, explaining that he searched everywhere for her and never truly forgot her. The song beautifully captures the essence of classic Tamil romance, emphasizing how true love communicates silently through glances and gestures rather than words alone. It concludes on an uplifting note, celebrating their reunion and looking forward to a bright future together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Sellakiliyae kobama.. / Vanna kodiyae vandaadum malarae”

The hero addresses his beloved as 'Sellakiliyae' (darling parrot) and 'Vanna kodiyae vandaadum malarae' (colorful creeper and flower visited by bees), comparing her tender beauty and grace to nature.

Rhetorical Question (Vinaa Ani)

“Kangalin vaarthaigal puriyadho”

The song uses rhetorical questions like 'Kangalin vaarthaigal puriyadho' (Do you not understand the words of my eyes?) to express deep romantic emotion and playfully challenge the partner.

Personification / Synecdoche

“Kangalin vaarthaigal puriyadho”

Attributing language and expressiveness to eyes ('Kangalin vaarthaigal'), signifying that unspoken gazes hold more sentiment than spoken words.

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Trivia

Kalathur Kannamma (1960) is a milestone movie in Tamil cinema history, famous for introducing legendary actor Kamal Haasan as a child artist. The film's music was composed by R. Sudarsanam, and lyrics were penned by Kannadasan.

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