Koovatha Inbakkuyil Koovum
From Arivaali · 1963
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- P. Banumathi
- Music director
- S. V. Venkatraman
- Details
- Arivaali1963
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| ……………… | The silent cuckoo of happiness will sing |
| Female | |
| Koovaatha inbakkuyil koovum | The silent cuckoo of happiness will sing |
| Koovaatha inbakkuyil koovum | In the cool, shaded grove of my life |
| En vaazhvennum kulir nizhal cholaiyilae | The silent cuckoo of happiness will sing |
| Female | |
| Koovaatha inbakkuyil koovum | The breeze called love will arrive and blow like nectar |
| Female | |
| Anbu ennum thendral amuthaaga vanthu veesum | The breeze called love will arrive and blow like nectar |
| Anbu ennum thendral amuthaaga vanthu veesum | Beholding the swaying flower, it will converse to its heart's content |
| Asainthaadum poovai kandu aasai theera pesum | The silent cuckoo of happiness will sing |
| Female | |
| Koovaatha inbakkuyil koovum | All that is seen here every day |
| Female | |
| Kaanpavai yaavumingae ennaalumae | Is a sight of bliss unimagined even in dreams |
| Kanavilum kaanaatha anantha kaatchiyae | All that is seen here every day |
| Kaanpavai yaavumingae ennaalumae | Is a sight of bliss unimagined even in dreams |
| Kanavilum kaanaatha anantha kaatchiyae | The royal jasmine vine |
| Female | |
| Jaadhi malli kodiyae | Leaps onto the tree, embraces it, and rests |
| Tharumeedhu thaavi thazhuvi thuyilum | The royal jasmine vine |
| Jaadhi malli kodiyae | Leaps onto the tree, embraces it, and rests |
| Tharumeedhu thaavi thazhuvi thuyilum | Singing a song of love, the bumblebee wanders about |
| Female | |
| Kadhal geedham paadi vandu ulavum | Exceeding intoxication, it seeks the flower and frolics |
| Bodhai meeri poovai naadi kulavum | The silent cuckoo of happiness will sing |
| Female | |
| Koovaatha inbakkuyil koovum | The silent cuckoo of happiness will sing |
| Female | |
| Koovaatha inbakkuyil koovum | In the cool, shaded grove of my life |
| En vaazhvennum kulir nizhal cholaiyilae | The silent cuckoo of happiness will sing |
| Female | |
| Koovaatha inbakkuyil koovum | |
............................
The silent cuckoo of happiness will sing
கூவாத இன்பக்குயில் கூவும்
கூவாத இன்பக்குயில் கூவும்
என் வாழ்வென்னும் குளிர் நிழல் சோலையிலே
The silent cuckoo of happiness will sing
In the cool, shaded grove of my life
The silent cuckoo of happiness will sing
கூவாத இன்பக்குயில் கூவும்
The breeze called love will arrive and blow like nectar
ஆவியே ஆரமுதே சிங்காரியே
அருகினில் வாவெனும் இசைநாதம் கேட்கும்
ஆ....ஆ....ஆ....ஆஅ.....ஆஅ....ஆ.....
The breeze called love will arrive and blow like nectar
Beholding the swaying flower, it will converse to its heart's content
The silent cuckoo of happiness will sing
அன்பு என்னும் தென்றல் அமுதாக வந்து வீசும்
அன்பு என்னும் தென்றல் அமுதாக வந்து வீசும்
அசைந்தாடும் பூவைக் கண்டு ஆசை தீரப் பேசும்
All that is seen here every day
கூவாத இன்பக்குயில் கூவும்
Is a sight of bliss unimagined even in dreams
All that is seen here every day
Is a sight of bliss unimagined even in dreams
The royal jasmine vine
காண்பவை யாவுமிங்கே எந்நாளுமே
கனவிலும் காணாத ஆனந்தக் காட்சியே
காண்பவை யாவுமிங்கே எந்நாளுமே
கனவிலும் காணாத ஆனந்தக் காட்சியே
Leaps onto the tree, embraces it, and rests
The royal jasmine vine
Leaps onto the tree, embraces it, and rests
Singing a song of love, the bumblebee wanders about
ஜாதி மல்லிக் கொடியே
தருமீது தாவித் தழுவித் துயிலும்
ஜாதி மல்லிக் கொடியே
தருமீது தாவித் தழுவித் துயிலும்
Exceeding intoxication, it seeks the flower and frolics
The silent cuckoo of happiness will sing
காதல் கீதம் பாடி வண்டு உலவும்
போதை மீறி பூவை நாடிக் குலவும்
The silent cuckoo of happiness will sing
கூவாத இன்பக்குயில் கூவும்
In the cool, shaded grove of my life
The silent cuckoo of happiness will sing
கூவாத இன்பக்குயில் கூவும்
என் வாழ்வென்னும் குளிர் நிழல் சோலையிலே
கூவாத இன்பக்குயில் கூவும்
………………
The silent cuckoo of happiness will sing
Koovaatha inbakkuyil koovum
The silent cuckoo of happiness will sing
Koovaatha inbakkuyil koovum
In the cool, shaded grove of my life
En vaazhvennum kulir nizhal cholaiyilae
The silent cuckoo of happiness will sing
Koovaatha inbakkuyil koovum
The breeze called love will arrive and blow like nectar
Anbu ennum thendral amuthaaga vanthu veesum
The breeze called love will arrive and blow like nectar
Anbu ennum thendral amuthaaga vanthu veesum
Beholding the swaying flower, it will converse to its heart's content
Asainthaadum poovai kandu aasai theera pesum
The silent cuckoo of happiness will sing
Koovaatha inbakkuyil koovum
All that is seen here every day
Kaanpavai yaavumingae ennaalumae
Is a sight of bliss unimagined even in dreams
Kanavilum kaanaatha anantha kaatchiyae
All that is seen here every day
Kaanpavai yaavumingae ennaalumae
Is a sight of bliss unimagined even in dreams
Kanavilum kaanaatha anantha kaatchiyae
The royal jasmine vine
Jaadhi malli kodiyae
Leaps onto the tree, embraces it, and rests
Tharumeedhu thaavi thazhuvi thuyilum
The royal jasmine vine
Jaadhi malli kodiyae
Leaps onto the tree, embraces it, and rests
Tharumeedhu thaavi thazhuvi thuyilum
Singing a song of love, the bumblebee wanders about
Kadhal geedham paadi vandu ulavum
Exceeding intoxication, it seeks the flower and frolics
Bodhai meeri poovai naadi kulavum
The silent cuckoo of happiness will sing
Koovaatha inbakkuyil koovum
The silent cuckoo of happiness will sing
Koovaatha inbakkuyil koovum
In the cool, shaded grove of my life
En vaazhvennum kulir nizhal cholaiyilae
The silent cuckoo of happiness will sing
Koovaatha inbakkuyil koovum
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Koovaatha inbakkuyil koovum' is a blissful solo from the 1963 film Arivaali, sung by P. Bhanumathi. The song expresses a deep sense of joyful awakening and hope in love. The protagonist compares her life to a cool, shaded garden where the once-silent cuckoo of happiness has finally begun to sing. Love arrives like a gentle, nectar-sweet breeze, soothing her heart. Using romantic imagery from nature—such as a jasmine vine entwining a tree and a bee singing love tunes while seeking flowers—the lyrics depict an ideal world filled with overwhelming joy. Everything around her feels like an enchanting vision that surpasses even her sweetest dreams.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagamm (Metaphor)
“En vaazhvennum kulir nizhal cholaiyilae”
Life is metaphorically framed as a cool, shaded grove ('vaazhvennum kulir nizhal cholai').
Metaphor
“Anbu ennum thendral amuthaaga vanthu veesum”
Love is directly conceptualized as a sweet, nectar-like gentle breeze ('Anbu ennum thendral amuthaaga').
Monae (Initial Alliteration)
“Kanavilum kaanaatha anantha kaatchiyae”
Repetition of the 'Ka' sound at the beginning of words ('Kanavilum' / 'kaanaatha') creates poetic meter.
Iyaibu (Rhyming Couplet / End Rhyme)
“Bodhai meeri poovai naadi kulavum”
The line endings 'ulavum' and 'kulavum' rhyme together, creating a pleasing musical rhythm.
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Trivia
Arivaali (1963) featured M. G. Ramachandran and P. Bhanumathi in lead roles. Bhanumathi, known for her versatile talents as an actress, singer, and director, personally sang this classic solo composed by S. V. Venkatraman with lyrics by legendary poet A. Maruthakasi.
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