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Lyrics & meaning

Kodi Kodi Ennam

From Ananda Bhairavi · 1978

Lyricist
S. Radhakrishnan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
R. Ramanujam
Details
Ananda Bhairavi1978

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kodi kodi ennamMillions and millions of thoughts
Adhu kondu vantha sonthamThe relationship brought by them
Female :Aadi maadha vellamFemale: The floods of the month of Aadi
Ini anantha bhairaviIs now Ananda Bhairavi (blissful melody)
Male
Kodi kodi ennamMillions and millions of thoughts
Adhu kondu vantha sonthamThe relationship brought by them
Female :Aadi maadha vellamFemale: The floods of the month of Aadi
Ini anantha bhairaviIs now Ananda Bhairavi
Male
Ilavenil mazhaikaalamSpringtime rainy season
Ilam kaattru moganamThe gentle breeze is alluring
Ezhil maaran radhi deviBeautiful Cupid (Manmathan) and Goddess Rathi
Alangara vaaganamA decorated chariot/vehicle
Male
Ilavenil mazhaikaalamSpringtime rainy season
Ilam kaattru moganamThe gentle breeze is alluring
Ezhil maaran radhi deviBeautiful Cupid and Goddess Rathi
Alangara vaaganamA decorated chariot/vehicle
Female
Varaverppu idhazh thanthaLips that offer a warm welcome
Malar thoovum manavaraigalWedding daises strewn with flowers
Varum kaalam namathendruSaying that the coming future is ours
Asainthaadum maavilaigalSwaying mango leaves
Male
Iniyathu ulagamithu pudhiyathu malargirathuThis world is sweet, a new world blooms
Iniyathu ulagamithu pudhiyathu malargirathuThis world is sweet, a new world blooms
Female :Vaazhiya valibamae sugamaagavaeFemale: Long live youthfulness, in joy
Vaazhiya vaalibamaeLong live youthfulness
Male :SugamaagavaeMale: Pleasantly
Female
Kodi kodi ennamMillions and millions of thoughts
Adhu kondu vantha sonthamThe relationship brought by them
Male :Aadi maadha vellamMale: The floods of the month of Aadi
Ini anantha bhairaviIs now Ananda Bhairavi
Female
Nadai paadhi udai paadhiHalf the walk, half the attire
Valai veesum naadagamA drama casting a net
Nadamaadum radham polaeLike a moving chariot
Thirai potta aalayamA temple hidden behind a curtain
Female
Aa…..nadai paadhi udai paadhiAh... half the walk, half the attire
Valai veesum naadagamA drama casting a net
Nadamaadum radham polaeLike a moving chariot
Thirai potta aalayamA temple hidden behind a curtain
Male
Ilaippaari malar kaattrilResting in the fragrant flower breeze
Kani paarkkum iru vizhigalTwo eyes looking at the fruit
Idhu enna suvai endruTesting what taste this is
Padham paarkkum then mozhigalHoneyed words gauging the perfection
Female
Nadhi alai ezhugirathu karaigalil vazhigirathuRiver waves rise and overflow onto the banks
Nadhi alai ezhugirathu karaigalil vazhigirathuRiver waves rise and overflow onto the banks
Male :Vaazhiya valibamae sugamaagavaeMale: Long live youthfulness, in joy
Vaazhiya vaalibamaeLong live youthfulness
Female :SugamaagavaeFemale: Pleasantly
Male
{Kodi kodi ennamMillions and millions of thoughts
Adhu kondu vantha sonthamThe relationship brought by them
Female :Aadi maadha vellamFemale: The floods of the month of Aadi
Ini anantha bhairavi} (2)Is now Ananda Bhairavi (2)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Kodi Kodi Ennam' from the 1978 film Ananda Bhairavi celebrates the beauty of youthful romance and emotional harmony. The lyrics draw rich comparisons between the swelling passion of young lovers and the sudden, invigorating torrents of river floods during the month of Aadi, describing their bliss as the auspicious music of the Ananda Bhairavi raga. Through vivid imagery of spring rains, gentle breezes, and moving chariots, the song portrays love as a vibrant journey of joy, beauty, and mutual adoration.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Aadi maadha vellam / Ini anantha bhairavi

Compares the emotional rush of young love to the swelling floods of the month of Aadi and the sweet raga Ananda Bhairavi.

Moonaigal (Initial Alliteration)

Ilavenil mazhaikaalam / Ilam kaattru moganam

Repetition of the initial vowel 'I' sound across consecutive lines creating poetic rhythm.

Nature Imagery (Thinai Bimbam)

Nadhi alai ezhugirathu karaigalil vazhigirathu

Uses nature, such as river waves overflowing banks, to symbolize burgeoning passion and emotional overflow.

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Trivia

The title of the film and song motif 'Ananda Bhairavi' directly refers to the classical Carnatic musical raga of the same name, which is traditional and associated with emotions of joy, affection, and devotion.

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