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Lyrics & meaning

Kathal Nilavey

From Manikuyil · 1993

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Arun Mozhi, Uma Ramanan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Manikuyil
Movie release year
1993
Lyrics added on
22 Mar 2020

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Kaadhal nilaavae poovae
Kai meedhu saera vaa
Aasai kanaavae vaazhvae aavalgal theera vaa
Mani oonjal thaan aada adhan melae naan aada
Ila maalai neram thaan
Kaadhal nilaavae poovae
Kai meedhu saera vaa
Aasai kanaavae vaazhvae aavalgal theera vaa
Yaettil oru paavalan ezhudhaadha kaaviyam
Naattil oru thoorigai punaiyaadha oviyam
Nee valarkka en kan thaedudhun sondham
Thaen valarkka en vaai paadudhun sandham
Neeraadum odaiyae
Yenakkena kulir saerkkum vaadaiyae
Mogam ennaalum ennai vaattudhae
Anbae vaa aa… aa…
Kaadhal nilaavae poovae
Kai meedhu saera vaa
Aasai kanaavae vaazhvae aavalgal theera vaa
Mani oonjal thaan aada adhan melae naan aada
Ila maalai neram thaan
Kaadhal nilaavae poovae
Kai meedhu saera vaa
Naalum unai koovidum kuyilaaga poonguyil
Neeyum enai vaattinaal uravaedu boomiyil
Naan virumbum pon maan thaamarai nenjam
Naal muzhukka en mael saaindhida kenjum
Saeraadhu un madi
Thanimaiyil thoongaadhu poongodi
Koodum sandhosham indru vaaithadhae
Anbae vaa aa… aa…
Kaadhal nilaavae poovae
Kai meedhu saera vaa
Aasai kanaavae vaazhvae aavalgal theera vaa
Mani oonjal thaan aada adhan melae naan aada
Ila maalai neram thaan
Kaadhal nilaavae poovae
Kai meedhu saera vaa
Female :Aasai kanaavae vaazhvae aavalgal theera vaa
Oh moon of love, my sweet flower,
come rest in my arms.
Oh dream of my desire, my very life, come fulfill my longing!
As the beautiful swing sways and I sway upon it,
it is the soft evening hour.
Oh moon of love, my sweet flower,
come rest in my arms.
Oh dream of my desire, my very life, come fulfill my longing!
An epic poem no poet has ever written in a book,
a painting no brush in this land has ever drawn,
as you bring it alive, my eyes search for your closeness,
as sweetness grows, my lips sing your rhythm.
Oh flowing stream to bathe in,
oh cool breeze bringing a chill just for me,
this passion torments me every single day.
Come to me, my love, ah... ah...
Oh moon of love, my sweet flower,
come rest in my arms.
Oh dream of my desire, my very life, come fulfill my longing!
As the beautiful swing sways and I sway upon it,
it is the soft evening hour.
Oh moon of love, my sweet flower,
come rest in my arms.
Like a sweet cuckoo calling out to you every day,
if you too make me suffer, what bond is left for me on this earth?
The golden deer I adore, with a lotus-pure heart,
begs to lean on me all day long.
Without reaching your lap,
this tender flowering vine cannot sleep alone.
The joy of our union has finally arrived today.
Come to me, my love, ah... ah...
Oh moon of love, my sweet flower,
come rest in my arms.
Oh dream of my desire, my very life, come fulfill my longing!
As the beautiful swing sways and I sway upon it,
it is the soft evening hour.
Oh moon of love, my sweet flower,
come rest in my arms.
Oh dream of my desire, my very life, come fulfill my longing!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Kaadhal Nilaave Poovae' is a romantic duet from the film Manikuyil (1993) expressing the deep yearning and affection between two lovers. Through tender metaphors involving nature, the moon, cool evening breezes, and gentle swings, the couple articulates their desire for lifelong togetherness and the emotional fulfillment brought by their union.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Kaadhal nilaavae poovae”

Comparing the beloved to the moon ('Kaadhal Nilaave') and a flower ('Poovae').

End Rhyme (Iyaibu)

“Yaettil oru paavalan ezhudhaadha kaaviyam / Naattil oru thoorigai punaiyaadha oviyam”

The lines end with matching rhyming words 'kaaviyam' and 'oviyam'.

Second Letter Rhyming (Yedhugai)

“Yaettil oru paavalan ezhudhaadha kaaviyam / Naattil oru thoorigai punaiyaadha oviyam”

The second letter 't' (ட்) matches in 'Yaettil' and 'Naattil'.

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Trivia

Although credited as unknown in some song listings, 'Manikuyil' (1993) features a soundtrack composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Vaali and vocals rendered by Mano and Uma Ramanan.

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