Kangalukkenna Kaval
From Nil Kavani Kaathali · 1969
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Nil Kavani Kaathali1969
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Hooo ooo | Hooo ooo |
| Female | |
| Kangalukkenna kaaval illaiyoo | Is there no guard for the eyes? |
| Pengalukkukkenna aaval illaiyoo | Is there no desire for women? |
| Kangalukkenna kaaval illaiyoo | Is there no guard for the eyes? |
| Pengalukkukkenna aaval illaiyoo | Is there no desire for women? |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………… | |
| Female | |
| Kangalukkenna kaaval illaiyoo | Is there no guard for the eyes? |
| Pengalukkukkenna aaval illaiyoo | Is there no desire for women? |
| Kangalukkenna kaaval illaiyoo | Is there no guard for the eyes? |
| Pengalukkukkenna aaval illaiyoo | Is there no desire for women? |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………….. | |
| Female | |
| Malaraaga maaravoo manadhodu paesavoo | Should I turn into a flower and speak with your heart? |
| Malaraaga maaravoo manadhodu paesavoo | Should I turn into a flower and speak with your heart? |
| Kulir neer alai pol un maarbilae vandhu | Like a wave of cool water coming upon your chest, |
| Saaindhadhum paaindhadhum yaaroo | Who is it that leaned and surged forward? |
| Kulir neer alai pol un maarbilae vandhu | Like a wave of cool water coming upon your chest, |
| Saaindhadhum paaindhadhum yaaroo | Who is it that leaned and surged forward? |
| Vanna poocharam pol oru mugamoo | Is that a face like a colorful garland of flowers? |
| Kaiyil vaangavum thaangavum sugamoo | Is it a pleasure to hold and support in hands? |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………….. | |
| Female | |
| Mazhai megam koondhaloo silai meani oonjaloo | Is her hair a rain cloud, and her statue-like body a swing? |
| Mazhai megam koondhaloo silai meani oonjaloo | Is her hair a rain cloud, and her statue-like body a swing? |
| Madi mael oru naal pennaasaiyinaal | One day on the lap, due to a woman's desire, |
| Indru aadidum aadavan neeyoo | Are you the man dancing today? |
| Madi mael oru naal pennaasaiyinaal | One day on the lap, due to a woman's desire, |
| Indru aadidum aadavan neeyoo | Are you the man dancing today? |
| Undhan thottathil naan oru kuyiloo | Am I a cuckoo bird in your garden? |
| Illai tholgalil thaaviya kiliyoo | Or a parrot that leaped onto your shoulders? |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………….. | |
| Female | |
| Kangalukkenna kaaval illaiyoo | Is there no guard for the eyes? |
| Pengalukkukkenna aaval illaiyoo | Is there no desire for women? |
ஹோ ஓ ......
Hooo ooo
கண்களுக்கென்ன காவல் இல்லையோ
பெண்களுக்கென்ன ஆவல் இல்லையோ
கண்களுக்கென்ன காவல் இல்லையோ
பெண்களுக்கென்ன ஆவல் இல்லையோ
Is there no guard for the eyes?
Is there no desire for women?
Is there no guard for the eyes?
Is there no desire for women?
..............
கண்களுக்கென்ன காவல் இல்லையோ
பெண்களுக்கென்ன ஆவல் இல்லையோ
கண்களுக்கென்ன காவல் இல்லையோ
பெண்களுக்கென்ன ஆவல் இல்லையோ
Is there no guard for the eyes?
Is there no desire for women?
Is there no guard for the eyes?
Is there no desire for women?
..............
மலராக மாறவோ மனதோடு பேசவோ
மலராக மாறவோ மனதோடு பேசவோ
குளிர் நீரலைப் போல் உன் மார்பிலே வந்து
சாய்ந்ததும் பாய்ந்ததும் யாரோ
குளிர் நீரலைப் போல் உன் மார்பிலே வந்து
சாய்ந்ததும் பாய்ந்ததும் யாரோ
வண்ணப் பூச்சரம் போலொரு முகமோ
கையில் வாங்கவும் தாங்கவும் சுகமோ
Should I turn into a flower and speak with your heart?
Should I turn into a flower and speak with your heart?
Like a wave of cool water coming upon your chest,
Who is it that leaned and surged forward?
Like a wave of cool water coming upon your chest,
Who is it that leaned and surged forward?
Is that a face like a colorful garland of flowers?
Is it a pleasure to hold and support in hands?
.
.............
மழை மேகம் கூந்தலோ சிலை மேனி ஊஞ்சலோ
மழை மேகம் கூந்தலோ சிலை மேனி ஊஞ்சலோ
மடிமேல் ஒருநாள் பெண்ணாசையினால்
இன்று ஆடிடும் ஆடவன் நீயோ
மடிமேல் ஒருநாள் பெண்ணாசையினால்
இன்று ஆடிடும் ஆடவன் நீயோ
உந்தன் தோட்டத்தில் நானொரு குயிலோ
இல்லை தோள்களில் தாவியக் கிளியோ..
Is her hair a rain cloud, and her statue-like body a swing?
Is her hair a rain cloud, and her statue-like body a swing?
One day on the lap, due to a woman's desire,
Are you the man dancing today?
One day on the lap, due to a woman's desire,
Are you the man dancing today?
Am I a cuckoo bird in your garden?
Or a parrot that leaped onto your shoulders?
..............
கண்களுக்கென்ன காவல் இல்லையோ
பெண்களுக்கென்ன ஆவல் இல்லையோ
Is there no guard for the eyes?
Is there no desire for women?
Hooo ooo
Hooo ooo
Kangalukkenna kaaval illaiyoo
Is there no guard for the eyes?
Pengalukkukkenna aaval illaiyoo
Is there no desire for women?
Kangalukkenna kaaval illaiyoo
Is there no guard for the eyes?
Pengalukkukkenna aaval illaiyoo
Is there no desire for women?
………………………
Kangalukkenna kaaval illaiyoo
Is there no guard for the eyes?
Pengalukkukkenna aaval illaiyoo
Is there no desire for women?
Kangalukkenna kaaval illaiyoo
Is there no guard for the eyes?
Pengalukkukkenna aaval illaiyoo
Is there no desire for women?
………………………..
Malaraaga maaravoo manadhodu paesavoo
Should I turn into a flower and speak with your heart?
Malaraaga maaravoo manadhodu paesavoo
Should I turn into a flower and speak with your heart?
Kulir neer alai pol un maarbilae vandhu
Like a wave of cool water coming upon your chest,
Saaindhadhum paaindhadhum yaaroo
Who is it that leaned and surged forward?
Kulir neer alai pol un maarbilae vandhu
Like a wave of cool water coming upon your chest,
Saaindhadhum paaindhadhum yaaroo
Who is it that leaned and surged forward?
Vanna poocharam pol oru mugamoo
Is that a face like a colorful garland of flowers?
Kaiyil vaangavum thaangavum sugamoo
Is it a pleasure to hold and support in hands?
………………………..
Mazhai megam koondhaloo silai meani oonjaloo
Is her hair a rain cloud, and her statue-like body a swing?
Mazhai megam koondhaloo silai meani oonjaloo
Is her hair a rain cloud, and her statue-like body a swing?
Madi mael oru naal pennaasaiyinaal
One day on the lap, due to a woman's desire,
Indru aadidum aadavan neeyoo
Are you the man dancing today?
Madi mael oru naal pennaasaiyinaal
One day on the lap, due to a woman's desire,
Indru aadidum aadavan neeyoo
Are you the man dancing today?
Undhan thottathil naan oru kuyiloo
Am I a cuckoo bird in your garden?
Illai tholgalil thaaviya kiliyoo
Or a parrot that leaped onto your shoulders?
………………………..
Kangalukkenna kaaval illaiyoo
Is there no guard for the eyes?
Pengalukkukkenna aaval illaiyoo
Is there no desire for women?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Kangalukkenna Kaaval Illaiyoo from Nil Kavani Kaathali (1969) is a seductive, upbeat club song that explores themes of unrestrained longing, feminine allure, and romantic fascination. Sung dynamically by L. R. Eswari, the protagonist provocatively asks whether eyes need guards or if women's desires can ever be contained, challenging conventional boundaries with charm and confidence. Through vivid nature-based metaphors crafted by Vaali, the song portrays love as a playful wave crashing on a shore, a cuckoo singing in a garden, or a colorful flower garland held tenderly. Set to M. S. Vishwanathan's Western-influenced rhythms, the track captures the vibrant spirit of 1960s Tamil cinema dance numbers.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaal / Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kangalukkenna kaaval illaiyoo”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Ka' across 'Kangalukkenna' and 'kaaval'.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kangalukkenna kaaval illaiyoo / Pengalukkukkenna aaval illaiyoo”
Matching second consonant 'ng' across consecutive lines ('Kangalukkenna' and 'Pengalukkukkenna').
Uvamaani (Simile)
“Kulir neer alai pol un maarbilae vandhu”
Comparing a loving touch to a cool water wave ('kulir neer alai pol').
Uvamaani (Simile)
“Vanna poocharam pol oru mugamoo”
Comparing a beautiful face to a garland of colorful flowers ('vanna poocharam pol').
Uruvagaimai (Metaphor)
“Mazhai megam koondhaloo silai meani oonjaloo”
Directly metaphorizing dense dark hair as rain clouds ('mazhai megam koondhal') and body as a sculpted statue ('silai meani').
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Trivia
Nil Kavani Kaathali (1969) was a modern CID crime thriller directed by C. V. Rajendran, starring Jaishankar and Bharathi. The film's title literally translates to 'Stop, Look, Love', playing on the standard traffic sign 'Stop, Look, Listen'. This track stands out as one of L. R. Eswari's signature western-styled cabaret songs composed by M. S. Vishwanathan.
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