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Kelvi Rendu Kidakku

From Thalaivanukkor Thalaivi · 1989

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Dr. Balamuralikrishna
Music director
Dr. Balamuralikrishna
Movie name
Thalaivanukkor Thalaivi
Movie release year
1989
Lyrics added on
18 Apr 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kelvi rendu kedakuthingae vidai theriyaamal
Chinna kiligal rendu thavikudhingae thisai puriyaamal
Kelvi rendu kedakuthingae vidai theriyaamal
Chinna kiligal rendu thavikudhingae thisai puriyaamal
Idhu vidivilladha kizhakka oru mudivillaadha vazhakka
Thalaivanaukkorr thalaivi ennum thathuvathai kandu
Than dhesam vittu dhesam vandha thogai mayil ondru
Vedanthaangal ena ninaitha veetinilae indru
Oru vedan vandhu villedukka vaadudhamma nindru
Idhu vidivilladha kizhakka oru mudivillaadha vazhakka
Pettravargal periyavargal paarthu vaitha porutham
Poo muditha paavaikkum thaan nerndhadhamma varutham
Thaaram vittu ver oruvan tharathin mel sabalam vaitha
Thalaivanudan vaazhvadhu thaan thaangavonna naragam
Idhu vidivilladha kizhakka oru mudivillaadha vazhakka
Yaar yaarukku vaaipadhenna yaar arivaar ingae
Avan potta kanakku endraal pottavan thaan ingae
Nadhi vazhiyae ponaal thaan karai serum odam
Vidhi vazhiyae pogum endraal vazhi maara koodum
Idhu vidivilladha kizhakka oru mudivillaadha vazhakka
Two questions lie here without an answer,
Two little birds struggle here, not knowing which way to turn.
Two questions lie here without an answer,
Two little birds struggle here, not knowing which way to turn.
Is this an eastern horizon without a dawn, or an endless dispute?
Believing in the truth that every man has his one true mate,
A peahen left her home and came to another land.
In the house she believed was a safe sanctuary,
A hunter has raised his bow today, leaving her standing in sorrow.
Is this an eastern horizon without a dawn, or an endless dispute?
A match chosen and blessed by parents and elders,
Yet only sorrow befell the young woman with flowers in her hair.
Abandoning his own wife and lusting after another's,
Living with such a husband is an unbearable hell.
Is this an eastern horizon without a dawn, or an endless dispute?
Who is destined for whom? Who here really knows?
If this is the plan He wrote, where is the One who made it?
A boat reaches the shore only if it follows the river's flow,
If it drifts down the path of fate, it might lose its way.
Is this an eastern horizon without a dawn, or an endless dispute?
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Male
Male

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This poignant philosophical track explores themes of marital betrayal, destiny, and existential helplessness. The song uses tragic metaphors to describe a woman who leaves her home expecting a haven of love, only to find herself trapped with a treacherous husband. The narrative frames her innocent suffering as two lost birds unable to find their path in life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Chinna kiligal rendu thavikudhingae thisai puriyaamal”

The innocent human beings suffering from cruel circumstances are metaphorically described as 'chinna kiligal' (little parrots).

Contrast / Imagery

“Vedanthaangal ena ninaitha veetinilae indru / Oru vedan vandhu villedukka vaadudhamma nindru”

The home expected to be a bird sanctuary (Vedanthangal) turns into a place of danger due to a hunter (the abusive husband) picking up a bow.

Rhyme & Rhythm (Edhugai)

“Idhu vidivilladha kizhakka oru mudivillaadha vazhakka”

The second-letter rhyme between 'vidivilladha' and 'mudivillaadha' creates a rhythmic emphasis on the hopelessness of the situation.

Analogy

“Nadhi vazhiyae ponaal thaan karai serum odam”

A boat reaching the shore by following the river's current is used as an analogy for guiding one's life through the flow of destiny.

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Trivia

This rare film song was composed and sung by the classical Carnatic music maestro Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna for the 1989 film 'Thalaivanukkor Thalaivi', with lyrics crafted by the legendary poet Vaali.

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