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Lyrics & meaning

Kangalinal

From Nadodi · 1966

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
P. Susheela, T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Nadodi1966

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Kangalinaal kaanbathellaamEverything that is seen through the eyes,
Manadhinilae paarthu vittenI have already perceived within my mind.
En kaatchiyilae oru kadavul illaiIn my vision, there is no abstract God,
Mana saatchi endren nee irundhaaiYou existed as what I call my living conscience.
Female
Kangalinaal kaanbathellaamEverything that is seen through the eyes,
Manadhinilae paarthu vittenI have already perceived within my mind.
En kaatchiyilae oru kadavul illaiIn my vision, there is no abstract God,
Mana saatchi endren nee irundhaaiYou existed as what I call my living conscience.
Female
Mullai kodikku thaer koduthaaiYou gave a chariot to a jasmine creeper,
Muthu nagaiyai vaazha vaithaaiYou brought life to a pearl-like smile.
Nelli mani pol paalil nei polLike the essence in a gooseberry, like ghee hidden in milk,
Nenjil irunthae nee sirithaaiYou smiled right from within the heart.
Vallal manamae pillai gunamaeA benevolent mind and a innocent child-like character,
Alli anaikkum thaai allavooAre you not a mother who lovingly embraces?
Male :Aahaa aahaa aahaa ahaa aaa aaaMale vocal hums: Aahaa aahaa aahaa ahaa aaa aaa
Female
Kangalinaal kaanbathellaamEverything that is seen through the eyes,
Manadhinilae paarthu vittenI have already perceived within my mind.
En kaatchiyilae oru kadavul illaiIn my vision, there is no abstract God,
Mana saatchi endren nee irundhaaiYou existed as what I call my living conscience.
Female
Unnai thodarnthae naan vandhenFollowing your footsteps, I came,
Osai kettae naan sirithaenHearing your sound, I smiled.
Sonna mozhiyil ullam arindhenIn the words you spoke, I understood your heart,
Thannai marandhae thavalugirenForgetting myself, I crawl like a child in bliss.
Inbamenum thunbamenumWhether it is happiness or sorrow,
Paadhi peravae naan vandhenI came to partake in half of it.
Male :Aahaa aahaa aahaa ahaa aaa aaaMale vocal hums: Aahaa aahaa aahaa ahaa aaa aaa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This soulful track expresses deep reverence, emotional intimacy, and moral alignment between two souls. The singer expresses that they do not need to look for God in idol visions, as the beloved's noble character serves as their inner conscience. The lyrics highlight an ideal companionship where one seeks to share both the joys and sorrows of life equally.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

Nelli mani pol paalil nei pol

Comparing the pervasive presence of love and emotion in the heart to ghee dissolved in milk and juice within a gooseberry.

Literary Allusion

Mullai kodikku thaer koduthaai

Refers to the ancient Sangam legend of King Vel Pari, who selflessly donated his royal chariot to support a swaying jasmine vine.

Muran (Antithesis)

Inbamenum thunbamenum

Juxtaposing two contrasting emotions, pleasure (Inbam) and pain (Thunbam), to express complete togetherness in all conditions of life.

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Trivia

The film 'Nadodi' (1966) starred M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and B. Saroja Devi. The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, featuring lyrics by Kaviarasu Kannadasan, who frequently woven Sangam literature references into commercial cinema songs.

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