Kelamal Kaiyile
From Azhagiya Tamil Magan · 2007
- Lyricist
- Thamarai
- Singers
- Parthasarathy, Saindhavi
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Details
- Azhagiya Tamil Magan2007
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kelaamal kaiyilae vandhayae kaadhalae | O Love, you came into my hands without me asking for you. |
| Female | |
| Kettu rasitha paadal ondrai | A song I once listened to and relished, |
| Meendum indru nyaabagam thoonda | Is sparking memories once again today. |
| Kettu rasitha paadal ondrai | A song I once listened to and relished, |
| Meendum indru nyaabgam thoonda | Is sparking memories once again today. |
| Ennai unnai ennithano | I wonder if thinking of you and me, |
| Ezhuthiyathu polavae thondra | It feels as though it was written for us. |
| Ennai unnai ennithano | I wonder if thinking of you and me, |
| Ezhuthiyathu polavae thondra | It feels as though it was written for us. |
| Male | |
| Kelaamal kaiyilae vanthayae kaadhalae | O Love, you came into my hands without me asking for you. |
| En perai koovidum un perum kokilam | Calling out my name, your name is like a cuckoo bird. |
| Female | |
| Kokilam kokilam kokilam | Cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo, |
| Nenjilae kaadhalin kaal thadam | Love has left its footprint in my heart. |
| Chorus | |
| ……. | ... |
| Male | |
| Inimel inimel intha naanum naan illai | From now on, I am no longer the same person I was. |
| Poi vaa poi vaa …endrae | Saying 'goodbye, goodbye...' |
| Enakkae vidaigal thanthen | I gave farewell to my old self. |
| Female | |
| Melithai melithai nan irunthen | I used to be so light, |
| Miga elithai engum nadanthen | I used to walk everywhere with effortless ease. |
| Indru unai nenjil..sumanthen naan | Today, carrying you in my heart, |
| Nadanthen nadanthathum vizhunthen | I walked, and as I walked, I fell in love. |
| Male | |
| Koondhal ennum yeni yeri muthamida aasaigal undu | There is a desire to climb the ladder of your tresses to kiss you, |
| Female | |
| Netri mookku udhadu endru irangi vara padigalum undu | And there are steps—forehead, nose, and lips—to descend upon. |
| Male | |
| Kelaamal kaiyilae vandhaayae kadhalae | O Love, you came into my hands without asking. |
| En perai koovidum un perum kokilam…. | Calling out my name, your name is like a cuckoo bird... |
| Female | |
| Paarthum paaraamalae pogum megangalae | O clouds passing by, seeing yet pretending not to see, |
| Yedho nadakkindrathae kuthithu povathen nillungalen | Something wonderful is happening; why jump and run away? Please stop! |
| Paarthum paaraamalae pogum megangalae | O clouds passing by, seeing yet pretending not to see, |
| Female | |
| Kannai kannai simittum | In the simple blink of an eye, |
| Nodiyil un uruvam maraiyum maraiyum | Your image disappears in a second. |
| Adhanal imaigal vendaam enben | Therefore, I say I do not need eyelids. |
| Male | |
| Paarvai ondraal unnai alli | Gathering you with a single glance, |
| En kannin siraiyil adaippen | I shall imprison you inside my eyes. |
| Adhil nirantharamai nee irukka | So that you remain there permanently, |
| Imaigal vendum enben | I say I do need eyelids. |
| Female | |
| Merku thisaiyil nooki nadanthaal | If I walk facing towards the west, |
| Iravu konjam seekkiram varumo | Will the night fall a little faster? |
| Male | |
| Thoongum thevai yedhum indri | Without any need to sleep, |
| Kanavugalum kaigalil vizhuma | Will dreams fall directly into my hands? |
| Female | |
| Kelaamal kaiyilae vanthaayae kaadhalae | O Love, you came into my hands without asking. |
| En raaman nee enil un kaiyil naan anil | If you are my Lord Rama, I am the squirrel in your hands. |
| Female | |
| Kokilam kokilam kokilam | Cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo, |
| Nenjilae kaadhalin kaal thadam | Love has left its footprint in my heart. |
கேளாமல்
கையிலே வந்தாயே
காதலே
O Love, you came into my hands without me asking for you.
கேட்டு ரசித்த
பாடல் ஒன்றை மீண்டும்
இன்று ஞாபகம் தூண்ட
கேட்டு ரசித்த பாடல்
ஒன்றை மீண்டும் இன்று
ஞாபகம் தூண்ட
A song I once listened to and relished,
Is sparking memories once again today.
A song I once listened to and relished,
Is sparking memories once again today.
I wonder if thinking of you and me,
It feels as though it was written for us.
I wonder if thinking of you and me,
It feels as though it was written for us.
என்னை உன்னை
எண்ணிதானோ எழுதியது
போலவே தோன்ற என்னை
உன்னை எண்ணிதானோ
எழுதியது போலவே தோன்ற
O Love, you came into my hands without me asking for you.
Calling out my name, your name is like a cuckoo bird.
கேளாமல்
கையிலே வந்தாயே
காதலே என் பேரை
கூவிடும் உன் பேரும்
கோகிலம்
Cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo,
Love has left its footprint in my heart.
கோகிலம்
கோகிலம் கோகிலம்
நெஞ்சிலே காதலின்
கால் தடம்
...
............................
From now on, I am no longer the same person I was.
Saying 'goodbye, goodbye...'
I gave farewell to my old self.
இனிமேல் இனி
மேல் இந்த நானும் நான்
இல்லை போய் வா போய்
வா என்றே எனக்கே
விடைகள் தந்தேன்
I used to be so light,
I used to walk everywhere with effortless ease.
Today, carrying you in my heart,
I walked, and as I walked, I fell in love.
மெலிதாய்
மெலிதாய் நான்
இருந்தேன் மிக
எளிதாய் எங்கும்
நடந்தேன் இன்று
உன்னை நெஞ்சில்
சுமந்தேன் நான்
நடந்தேன் நடந்ததும்
விழுந்தேன்
There is a desire to climb the ladder of your tresses to kiss you,
கூந்தல் என்னும்
ஏணி ஏறி முத்தமிட
ஆசைகள் உண்டு
And there are steps—forehead, nose, and lips—to descend upon.
நெற்றி மூக்கு
உதடு என்று இறங்கி வர
படிகளும் உண்டு
O Love, you came into my hands without asking.
Calling out my name, your name is like a cuckoo bird...
கேளாமல்
கையிலே வந்தாயே
காதலே என் பேரை
கூவிடும் உன் பேரும்
கோகிலம்
O clouds passing by, seeing yet pretending not to see,
Something wonderful is happening; why jump and run away? Please stop!
O clouds passing by, seeing yet pretending not to see,
பாா்த்தும் பாராமலே
போகும் மேகங்களே ஏதோ
நடக்கின்றதே குதித்து
போவதேன் நில்லுங்களேன்
பாா்த்தும் பாராமலே
போகும் மேகங்களே
In the simple blink of an eye,
Your image disappears in a second.
Therefore, I say I do not need eyelids.
கண்ணை
கண்ணை சிமிட்டும்
நொடியில் உன் உருவம்
மறையும் மறையும்
அதனால் இமைகள்
வேண்டாம் என்பேன்
Gathering you with a single glance,
I shall imprison you inside my eyes.
So that you remain there permanently,
I say I do need eyelids.
பாா்வை ஒன்றால்
உன்னை அள்ளி என் கண்ணின்
சிறையில் அடைப்பேன் அதில்
நிரந்தரமாய் நீ இருக்க இமைகள்
வேண்டும் என்பேன்
If I walk facing towards the west,
Will the night fall a little faster?
மேற்கு திசையில்
நோக்கி நடந்தால் இரவு
கொஞ்சம் சீக்கிரம் வருமோ
Without any need to sleep,
Will dreams fall directly into my hands?
தூங்கும் தேவை
ஏதும் இன்றி கனவுகளும்
கைகளில் விழுமா
O Love, you came into my hands without asking.
If you are my Lord Rama, I am the squirrel in your hands.
கேளாமல்
கையிலே வந்தாயே
காதலே என் ராமன்
நீ எனில் உன் கையில்
நான் அணில்
Cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo,
Love has left its footprint in my heart.
கோகிலம் கோகிலம்
கோகிலம் நெஞ்சிலே காதலின்
கால் தடம்
Kelaamal kaiyilae vandhayae kaadhalae
O Love, you came into my hands without me asking for you.
Kettu rasitha paadal ondrai
A song I once listened to and relished,
Meendum indru nyaabagam thoonda
Is sparking memories once again today.
Kettu rasitha paadal ondrai
A song I once listened to and relished,
Meendum indru nyaabgam thoonda
Is sparking memories once again today.
Ennai unnai ennithano
I wonder if thinking of you and me,
Ezhuthiyathu polavae thondra
It feels as though it was written for us.
Ennai unnai ennithano
I wonder if thinking of you and me,
Ezhuthiyathu polavae thondra
It feels as though it was written for us.
Kelaamal kaiyilae vanthayae kaadhalae
O Love, you came into my hands without me asking for you.
En perai koovidum un perum kokilam
Calling out my name, your name is like a cuckoo bird.
Kokilam kokilam kokilam
Cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo,
Nenjilae kaadhalin kaal thadam
Love has left its footprint in my heart.
…….
...
Inimel inimel intha naanum naan illai
From now on, I am no longer the same person I was.
Poi vaa poi vaa …endrae
Saying 'goodbye, goodbye...'
Enakkae vidaigal thanthen
I gave farewell to my old self.
Melithai melithai nan irunthen
I used to be so light,
Miga elithai engum nadanthen
I used to walk everywhere with effortless ease.
Indru unai nenjil..sumanthen naan
Today, carrying you in my heart,
Nadanthen nadanthathum vizhunthen
I walked, and as I walked, I fell in love.
Koondhal ennum yeni yeri muthamida aasaigal undu
There is a desire to climb the ladder of your tresses to kiss you,
Netri mookku udhadu endru irangi vara padigalum undu
And there are steps—forehead, nose, and lips—to descend upon.
Kelaamal kaiyilae vandhaayae kadhalae
O Love, you came into my hands without asking.
En perai koovidum un perum kokilam….
Calling out my name, your name is like a cuckoo bird...
Paarthum paaraamalae pogum megangalae
O clouds passing by, seeing yet pretending not to see,
Yedho nadakkindrathae kuthithu povathen nillungalen
Something wonderful is happening; why jump and run away? Please stop!
Paarthum paaraamalae pogum megangalae
O clouds passing by, seeing yet pretending not to see,
Kannai kannai simittum
In the simple blink of an eye,
Nodiyil un uruvam maraiyum maraiyum
Your image disappears in a second.
Adhanal imaigal vendaam enben
Therefore, I say I do not need eyelids.
Paarvai ondraal unnai alli
Gathering you with a single glance,
En kannin siraiyil adaippen
I shall imprison you inside my eyes.
Adhil nirantharamai nee irukka
So that you remain there permanently,
Imaigal vendum enben
I say I do need eyelids.
Merku thisaiyil nooki nadanthaal
If I walk facing towards the west,
Iravu konjam seekkiram varumo
Will the night fall a little faster?
Thoongum thevai yedhum indri
Without any need to sleep,
Kanavugalum kaigalil vizhuma
Will dreams fall directly into my hands?
Kelaamal kaiyilae vanthaayae kaadhalae
O Love, you came into my hands without asking.
En raaman nee enil un kaiyil naan anil
If you are my Lord Rama, I am the squirrel in your hands.
Kokilam kokilam kokilam
Cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo,
Nenjilae kaadhalin kaal thadam
Love has left its footprint in my heart.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Kelamal Kaiyilae' is a soulful romantic duet expressing the sweet surprise of unexpected love. The protagonists reflect on how love has quietly entered their lives like an unrequested gift, transforming their identities and filling their thoughts. The lyrics capture the poetic paradoxes of romance—how time feels too slow, how eyelids feel like an obstruction when gazing at a lover yet necessary to lock their image inside, and how love makes one feel both weightless and anchored. The imagery transitions from playful biological metaphors (climbing hair like a ladder, descending forehead to lips) to grand natural personifications (asking clouds to stop and watch). Rich with tenderness and devotional affection, the song emphasizes the total surrender and joyous transformation brought about by love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Koondhal ennum yeni yeri muthamida aasaigal undu”
Comparing hair to a ladder ('Koondhal ennum yeni') and facial features to steps ('padigalum undu') to express physical intimacy poetically.
Personification
“Paarthum paaraamalae pogum megangalae”
Addressing the passing clouds as sentient beings who are looking away and asking them to stop and witness love.
Allusion (Mythological reference)
“En raaman nee enil un kaiyil naan anil”
Referencing the Ramayana myth where the small squirrel helped Lord Rama build the bridge, symbolizing humble devotion and affection.
Repetition / Rhythm (Adukkuthodar)
“Inimel inimel intha naanum naan illai”
Repetition of words like 'Inimel inimel', 'Poi vaa poi vaa', and 'Kokilam kokilam' to add melodic cadence and emotional emphasis.
Paradox
“Adhanal imaigal vendaam enben ... Imaigal vendum enben”
The lover first rejects eyelids so as not to lose sight of the beloved, then wants eyelids to lock the image inside forever.
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Trivia
'Kelamal Kaiyilae' from the 2007 Vijay-starrer 'Azhagiya Tamil Magan' features music composed by Academy Award winner A.R. Rahman and vocals by Saindhavi and Haricharan. The song is famed for its minimalist, acoustic melody, soft percussion, and expressive romantic verses penned by Na. Muthukumar.
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