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Kavithai Arangerum

From Andha 7 Naatkal – 1981 Film · 1981

Lyricist
Kuruvikkarambai Shanmugam
Singers
Jayachandran, S. Janaki
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Andha 7 Naatkal – 1981 Film
Movie release year
1981
Lyrics added on
14 Jul 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Sa sa ga ni sa pa ni sa sa
Sa sa sa ma ga ni sa pa ni sa sa
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
Saptha swara devi unaru
Ini ennil vara dhanamarulu
Nee azhagil mamanaavil vaazhu
En karuvil oli deepamaetru
Saptha swara devi unaru
Kavidhai arangerum nerum
Malar kanaigal parimaarum dhegam
Ini naalum kalyaana raagam
Indha ninaivu sangeedham aagum
Kavidhai arangerum nerum
Malar kanaigal parimaarum dhegam
Paarvai un paadham thedi
Varum paavai en aaasai kodi
Paarvai un paadham thedi
Varum paavai en aaasai kodi
Ini kaaman pallaakkil yeri
Naam kalappom ullaasa ooril
Un angam thamizhodu sondham
Athu endrum thigattadha sandham
Kavidhai arangerum nerum
Malar kanaigal parimaarum dhegam
Kaigal ponmeni kalanthu
Malar poigai kondadum virunthu
Kaigal ponmeni kalandhu
Malar poigai kondadum virunthu
Ini sorgam verondru etharkku
Endha sugamum eedillai idharkku
Manam gangai nadhiyaana uravai
Ini engae imai moodum nilamai
Kavidhai arangerum nerum
Malar kanaigal parimaarum dhegam
Neeril nindraadum podhum
Sudum neruppaai en dhegam aagum
Adhu neril nee vandha maayam
Indha nilamai eppothu maarum
En ilamai mazhai megam aanaal
Un idhayam kulir vaadai kaanum
Kavidhai arangerum nerum
Malar kanaigal parimaarum dhegam
Ini naalum kalyaana raagam
Indha ninaivu sangeedham aagum
Sa Sa Ga Ni Sa Pa Ni Sa Sa
Sa Sa Sa Ma Ga Ni Sa Pa Ni Sa Sa
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
Goddess of the seven musical notes, hear my plea,
Bless me with the gift of your presence within me.
Dwell with beauty in my heart and mind,
And light a glowing lamp within my soul.
Goddess of the seven musical notes, hear my plea.
This is the moment poetry takes the stage,
As our bodies exchange arrows of flowers.
From now on, every day is a wedding melody,
And this memory will turn into music.
This is the moment poetry takes the stage,
As our bodies exchange arrows of flowers.
My eyes come searching for your feet,
O lovely girl, my desires are endless.
My eyes come searching for your feet,
O lovely girl, my desires are endless.
Riding in the palanquin of the god of love,
We shall unite in a world of joy.
Your graceful form is kin to the Tamil language,
A sweet rhythm one can never tire of.
This is the moment poetry takes the stage,
As our bodies exchange arrows of flowers.
As hands touch and embrace golden bodies,
It is a feast celebrated by a pool of blossoms.
As hands touch and embrace golden bodies,
It is a feast celebrated by a pool of blossoms.
Why would we need any other heaven now?
No joy can ever equal this.
In this bond where our hearts flow like the river Ganga,
How could our eyes ever close in sleep?
This is the moment poetry takes the stage,
As our bodies exchange arrows of flowers.
Even when I stand and bathe in the water,
My body burns like a scorching flame.
It is the magic of you appearing before me,
When will this longing ever change?
If my youth turns into a rain-bearing cloud,
Your heart will feel the cool breeze.
This is the moment poetry takes the stage,
As our bodies exchange arrows of flowers.
From now on, every day is a wedding melody,
And this memory will turn into music.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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