Kavithai Arangerum
From Andha 7 Naatkal – 1981 Film · 1981
- Lyricist
- Kuruvikkarambai Shanmugam
- Singers
- Jayachandran, S. Janaki
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Andha 7 Naatkal – 1981 Film1981
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Sa sa ga ni sa pa ni sa sa | Soli-fa notes: Sa sa ga ni sa pa ni sa sa |
| Sa sa sa ma ga ni sa pa ni sa sa | Soli-fa notes: Sa sa sa ma ga ni sa pa ni sa sa |
| Ni sa sa pa pa pa pa pa pa dha ma ma | Soli-fa notes: Ni sa sa pa pa pa pa pa pa dha ma ma |
| Ma ma ga ma ga ga ma ma ni dha ga ri sa ni | Soli-fa notes: Ma ma ga ma ga ga ma ma ni dha ga ri sa ni |
| Male | |
| Saptha swara devi unaru | Awaken, O Goddess of the seven musical notes! |
| Ini ennil vara dhanamarulu | Grant me the wealth of your divine boon within me now. |
| Nee azhagil mamanaavil vaazhu | Dwell in the realm of my heart with your beauty. |
| En karuvil oli deepamaetru | Kindle a radiant lamp inside my womb of creation. |
| Saptha swara devi unaru | Awaken, O Goddess of the seven musical notes! |
| Male | |
| Kavidhai arangerum nerum | It is the hour for poetry to take the stage. |
| Malar kanaigal parimaarum dhegam | The body exchanges floral arrows of passion. |
| Ini naalum kalyaana raagam | From now on, every day is an auspicious melody of union. |
| Indha ninaivu sangeedham aagum | This cherished memory shall become enduring music. |
| Male | |
| Kavidhai arangerum nerum | It is the hour for poetry to take the stage. |
| Malar kanaigal parimaarum dhegam | The body exchanges floral arrows of passion. |
| Female | |
| Paarvai un paadham thedi | My gaze wanders in search of your feet. |
| Varum paavai en aaasai kodi | The maiden who approaches brings ten million desires. |
| Paarvai un paadham thedi | My gaze wanders in search of your feet. |
| Varum paavai en aaasai kodi | The maiden who approaches brings ten million desires. |
| Ini kaaman pallaakkil yeri | Riding upon the palanquin of the God of Love, |
| Naam kalappom ullaasa ooril | We shall unite together in the city of bliss. |
| Male | |
| Un angam thamizhodu sondham | Your physical form holds a deep kinship with Tamil. |
| Athu endrum thigattadha sandham | It is a poetic rhythm that never loses its sweetness. |
| Kavidhai arangerum nerum | It is the hour for poetry to take the stage. |
| Malar kanaigal parimaarum dhegam | The body exchanges floral arrows of passion. |
| Male | |
| Kaigal ponmeni kalanthu | As hands intertwine with your golden body, |
| Malar poigai kondadum virunthu | It becomes a grand feast celebrated by a lake of flowers. |
| Kaigal ponmeni kalandhu | As hands intertwine with your golden body, |
| Malar poigai kondadum virunthu | It becomes a grand feast celebrated by a lake of flowers. |
| Ini sorgam verondru etharkku | Why would we ever need another heaven now? |
| Endha sugamum eedillai idharkku | No other pleasure can compare to this moment. |
| Female | |
| Manam gangai nadhiyaana uravai | In a bond where the mind flows like the sacred Ganges, |
| Ini engae imai moodum nilamai | Where is the question of closing one's eyes in sleep? |
| Kavidhai arangerum nerum | It is the hour for poetry to take the stage. |
| Malar kanaigal parimaarum dhegam | The body exchanges floral arrows of passion. |
| Female | |
| Neeril nindraadum podhum | Even while standing and bathing in cool water, |
| Sudum neruppaai en dhegam aagum | My body turns into a scorching fire. |
| Adhu neril nee vandha maayam | That is the spell cast when you appear in person. |
| Indha nilamai eppothu maarum | When will this state of longing ever change? |
| Male | |
| En ilamai mazhai megam aanaal | If my youth turns into a rain-bearing cloud, |
| Un idhayam kulir vaadai kaanum | Your heart shall feel the cool northern breeze. |
| Kavidhai arangerum nerum | It is the hour for poetry to take the stage. |
| Malar kanaigal parimaarum dhegam | The body exchanges floral arrows of passion. |
| Female | |
| Ini naalum kalyaana raagam | From now on, every day is an auspicious melody of union. |
| Indha ninaivu sangeedham aagum | This cherished memory shall become enduring music. |
ச ச க நி ச ப நி ச ச
ச ச ச ம க நி ச ப நி ச ச
நி ச ச ப ப ப ப ப ப த ம ம
ம ம க ம க க ம க ம நி த க ரி ஸ நி
Soli-fa notes: Sa sa ga ni sa pa ni sa sa
Soli-fa notes: Sa sa sa ma ga ni sa pa ni sa sa
Soli-fa notes: Ni sa sa pa pa pa pa pa pa dha ma ma
Soli-fa notes: Ma ma ga ma ga ga ma ma ni dha ga ri sa ni
சப்த ஸ்வர தேவி யுனரு
இனி என்னில் வர தானம் அருளு
நீ அழகில் மம நாவில் வாழு
என் கழுவில் ஒளி தீபம் ஏற்று
சப்த ஸ்வர தேவி யுனரு
Awaken, O Goddess of the seven musical notes!
Grant me the wealth of your divine boon within me now.
Dwell in the realm of my heart with your beauty.
Kindle a radiant lamp inside my womb of creation.
Awaken, O Goddess of the seven musical notes!
கவிதை அரங்கேறும் நேரம்
மலர் கணைகள் பரிமாறும் தேகம்
இனி நாளும் கல்யாண ராகம்
இந்த நினைவு சங்கீதமாகும்
It is the hour for poetry to take the stage.
The body exchanges floral arrows of passion.
From now on, every day is an auspicious melody of union.
This cherished memory shall become enduring music.
கவிதை அரங்கேறும் நேரம்
மலர் கணைகள் பரிமாறும் தேகம்
It is the hour for poetry to take the stage.
The body exchanges floral arrows of passion.
பார்வை உன் பாதம் தேடி
வரும் பாவை என் ஆசை கோடி.....
பார்வை உன் பாதம் தேடி
வரும் பாவை என் ஆசை கோடி
இனி காமன் பல்லாக்கில் ஏறி
நாம் கலப்போம் உல்லாச ஊரில்
My gaze wanders in search of your feet.
The maiden who approaches brings ten million desires.
My gaze wanders in search of your feet.
The maiden who approaches brings ten million desires.
Riding upon the palanquin of the God of Love,
We shall unite together in the city of bliss.
உன் அங்கம் தமிழோடு சொந்தம்
அது என்றும் திகட்டாத சந்தம்
கவிதை அரங்கேறும் நேரம்
மலர் கணைகள் பரிமாறும் தேகம்
Your physical form holds a deep kinship with Tamil.
It is a poetic rhythm that never loses its sweetness.
It is the hour for poetry to take the stage.
The body exchanges floral arrows of passion.
கைகள் பொன்மேனி கலந்து
மலர் பொய்கை கொண்டாடும் விருந்து
கைகள் பொன்மேனி கலந்து
மலர் பொய்கை கொண்டாடும் விருந்து
இனி சொர்க்கம் வேறு ஒன்று எதற்கு
எந்த சுகமும் ஈடில்லை இதற்கு
As hands intertwine with your golden body,
It becomes a grand feast celebrated by a lake of flowers.
As hands intertwine with your golden body,
It becomes a grand feast celebrated by a lake of flowers.
Why would we ever need another heaven now?
No other pleasure can compare to this moment.
மனம் கங்கை நதியான உறவை
இனி எங்கே இமை மூடும் நிலைமை
கவிதை அரங்கேறும் நேரம்
மலர் கணைகள் பரிமாறும் தேகம்
In a bond where the mind flows like the sacred Ganges,
Where is the question of closing one's eyes in sleep?
It is the hour for poetry to take the stage.
The body exchanges floral arrows of passion.
நீரில் நின்றாடும் போதும்
சுடும் நெருப்பாய் என் தேகம் ஆகும்
அது நேரில் நீ வந்த மாயம்
இந்த நிலைமை எப்போது மாறும்
Even while standing and bathing in cool water,
My body turns into a scorching fire.
That is the spell cast when you appear in person.
When will this state of longing ever change?
என் இளமை மழை மேகம் ஆனால்
உன் இதயம் குளிர் வாடை காணும்
கவிதை அரங்கேறும் நேரம்
மலர் கணைகள் பரிமாறும் தேகம்
If my youth turns into a rain-bearing cloud,
Your heart shall feel the cool northern breeze.
It is the hour for poetry to take the stage.
The body exchanges floral arrows of passion.
இனி நாளும் கல்யாண ராகம்
இந்த நினைவு சங்கீதமாகும்
From now on, every day is an auspicious melody of union.
This cherished memory shall become enduring music.
கவிதை அரங்கேறும் நேரம்
மலர் கணைகள் பரிமாறும் தேகம்
Sa sa ga ni sa pa ni sa sa
Soli-fa notes: Sa sa ga ni sa pa ni sa sa
Sa sa sa ma ga ni sa pa ni sa sa
Soli-fa notes: Sa sa sa ma ga ni sa pa ni sa sa
Ni sa sa pa pa pa pa pa pa dha ma ma
Soli-fa notes: Ni sa sa pa pa pa pa pa pa dha ma ma
Ma ma ga ma ga ga ma ma ni dha ga ri sa ni
Soli-fa notes: Ma ma ga ma ga ga ma ma ni dha ga ri sa ni
Saptha swara devi unaru
Awaken, O Goddess of the seven musical notes!
Ini ennil vara dhanamarulu
Grant me the wealth of your divine boon within me now.
Nee azhagil mamanaavil vaazhu
Dwell in the realm of my heart with your beauty.
En karuvil oli deepamaetru
Kindle a radiant lamp inside my womb of creation.
Saptha swara devi unaru
Awaken, O Goddess of the seven musical notes!
Kavidhai arangerum nerum
It is the hour for poetry to take the stage.
Malar kanaigal parimaarum dhegam
The body exchanges floral arrows of passion.
Ini naalum kalyaana raagam
From now on, every day is an auspicious melody of union.
Indha ninaivu sangeedham aagum
This cherished memory shall become enduring music.
Kavidhai arangerum nerum
It is the hour for poetry to take the stage.
Malar kanaigal parimaarum dhegam
The body exchanges floral arrows of passion.
Paarvai un paadham thedi
My gaze wanders in search of your feet.
Varum paavai en aaasai kodi
The maiden who approaches brings ten million desires.
Paarvai un paadham thedi
My gaze wanders in search of your feet.
Varum paavai en aaasai kodi
The maiden who approaches brings ten million desires.
Ini kaaman pallaakkil yeri
Riding upon the palanquin of the God of Love,
Naam kalappom ullaasa ooril
We shall unite together in the city of bliss.
Un angam thamizhodu sondham
Your physical form holds a deep kinship with Tamil.
Athu endrum thigattadha sandham
It is a poetic rhythm that never loses its sweetness.
Kavidhai arangerum nerum
It is the hour for poetry to take the stage.
Malar kanaigal parimaarum dhegam
The body exchanges floral arrows of passion.
Kaigal ponmeni kalanthu
As hands intertwine with your golden body,
Malar poigai kondadum virunthu
It becomes a grand feast celebrated by a lake of flowers.
Kaigal ponmeni kalandhu
As hands intertwine with your golden body,
Malar poigai kondadum virunthu
It becomes a grand feast celebrated by a lake of flowers.
Ini sorgam verondru etharkku
Why would we ever need another heaven now?
Endha sugamum eedillai idharkku
No other pleasure can compare to this moment.
Manam gangai nadhiyaana uravai
In a bond where the mind flows like the sacred Ganges,
Ini engae imai moodum nilamai
Where is the question of closing one's eyes in sleep?
Kavidhai arangerum nerum
It is the hour for poetry to take the stage.
Malar kanaigal parimaarum dhegam
The body exchanges floral arrows of passion.
Neeril nindraadum podhum
Even while standing and bathing in cool water,
Sudum neruppaai en dhegam aagum
My body turns into a scorching fire.
Adhu neril nee vandha maayam
That is the spell cast when you appear in person.
Indha nilamai eppothu maarum
When will this state of longing ever change?
En ilamai mazhai megam aanaal
If my youth turns into a rain-bearing cloud,
Un idhayam kulir vaadai kaanum
Your heart shall feel the cool northern breeze.
Kavidhai arangerum nerum
It is the hour for poetry to take the stage.
Malar kanaigal parimaarum dhegam
The body exchanges floral arrows of passion.
Ini naalum kalyaana raagam
From now on, every day is an auspicious melody of union.
Indha ninaivu sangeedham aagum
This cherished memory shall become enduring music.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Kavidhai Arangerum Nerum' from the 1981 Tamil film 'Andha 7 Naatkal' is a classic romantic duet that weaves Carnatic musical traditions with sensual, poetic imagery. It begins with a reverent invocation to the Goddess of the seven swaras (Saptha Swara Devi), pleading for artistic and spiritual inspiration. As the song progresses, music becomes a metaphor for romantic togetherness and deep emotional connection. The lovers express their affection through rich Tamil literary tropes, comparing the human form to classical Tamil meter and rhythm, and physical intimacy to floral arrows of Kama (the God of Love) and the overflowing waters of the sacred Ganges. The song beautifully captures the elevated feeling where passion, poetic artistry, and musical harmony converge into an everlasting memory.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Invocation (Kadavul Vaazhthu / Prarthana)
“Saptha swara devi unaru”
The song opens with a classical prayer to the Goddess of Music ('Saptha swara devi unaru') seeking divine blessings before launching into romantic poetry.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Un angam thamizhodu sondham”
Comparing the physical form to the Tamil language ('Un angam thamizhodu sondham') and the rhythm of verse ('Sandham').
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Kavidhai arangerum nerum / Malar kanaigal parimaarum dhegam”
The repetition of rhyming suffixes like 'nerum', 'dhegam', 'raagam', and 'aagum' creates a melodic end-rhyme structure throughout the refrain.
Allusion (Tholkappiya / Purana Reference)
“Ini kaaman pallaakkil yeri”
Reference to 'Kaaman' (Manmatha/Cupid) and his 'Malar kanaigal' (flower arrows), a classical literary trope for love and desire.
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Trivia
Composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kuruvikkarambai Shanmugam, 'Kavidhai Arangerum Nerum' is one of the standout tracks from K. Bhagyaraj's hit film 'Andha 7 Naatkal' (1981). Sung by P. Jayachandran and S. Janaki, the song is renowned for its seamless integration of Carnatic classical swara passages into a mainstream romantic duet, perfectly reflecting the musical background of the lead character Gopi in the movie.
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