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Lyrics & meaning

Kudagu Malaikaadu

From Sugamana Sumaigal · 1992

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singer
K. J. Jesudass
Music director
Chandrabose
Movie name
Sugamana Sumaigal
Movie release year
1992
Lyrics added on
23 Mar 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kudagu malai kaadu
Adhil kuruvikoru koodu
Kuruvi paranthodum
Antha koodu mannil vaadum
Kudagu malai kaadu
Adhil kuruvikoru koodu
Kuruvi paranthodum
Antha koodu mannil vaadum
Mannodu koodumthaan
Mannaai pogum…mm…
Thannaasai kunjugal engae vaazhum…mm..
Siragum sarugaai…..udhirnthae pogum
Kudagu malai kaadu
Adhil kuruvikoru koodu
Kuruvi paranthodum
Antha koodu mannil vaadum
Laa laalaa laalaa laala
Laalaa laa laa laala
Aaruthal kooravo en devathai vanthathu
Paalaivanam thedi oru nadhi vanthathu
Melliya paarvaiyaa nee solliya vaarththaiyaa
En idhayam nambikkaiyil udhikkindrathu
Kudagu malai kaadu
Adhil kuruvikoru koodu
Kuruvi paranthodum
Antha koodu mannil vaadum
Ungalai aasaiyaa
En nenjil thaanginaen
Paasaththilae bharangalum sugamaanathu
Kangalai koodaththaan naan mooduvathillaiyae
Thookkamindri vaazhvatharkor varam kekkiraen
Nadhiyae neruppilae erigindrathae
Vizhi neer anaiththida thudikkindrathae
Enathu vizhiyil sirikkum malargal Vaadi pogumo
Vidhiyin vazhiyil kavithai paravai oodi pogumo
Kudagu malai kaadu
Adhil kuruvikoru koodu
Kuruvi paranthodum
Antha koodu mannil vaadum
Mannodu koodumthaan
Mannaai pogum…mm…
Thannaasai kunjugal engae vaazhum…mm..
Siragum sarugaai…..udhirnthae pogum
Kudagu malai kaadu
Adhil kuruvikoru koodu
Kuruvi paranthodum
Antha koodu mannil vaadum
The forest on the Kodagu hills,
A little bird has its nest there.
The bird will fly away,
And the nest will wither on the ground.
The forest on the Kodagu hills,
A little bird has its nest there.
The bird will fly away,
And the nest will wither on the ground.
Together with the earth, the nest
Will turn into dust... mm...
Where will its darling chicks live?... mm...
Its wings will fall away like dry leaves.
The forest on the Kodagu hills,
A little bird has its nest there.
The bird will fly away,
And the nest will wither on the ground.
La laala laala laala
Laala la la laala
My angel has come to bring me comfort,
A river has come searching for the desert.
Was it your gentle look, or the words you spoke?
My heart is dawning with renewed hope.
The forest on the Kodagu hills,
A little bird has its nest there.
The bird will fly away,
And the nest will wither on the ground.
With so much love,
I held you all close in my heart.
In deep affection, even heavy burdens became sweet.
I do not even close my eyes anymore;
I ask for a boon to live without sleep.
The river itself is burning in the fire,
And my tears struggle to put it out.
Will the smiling flowers in my eyes fade and wither?
Will the bird of poetry flee along the path of fate?
The forest on the Kodagu hills,
A little bird has its nest there.
The bird will fly away,
And the nest will wither on the ground.
Together with the earth, the nest
Will turn into dust... mm...
Where will its darling chicks live?... mm...
Its wings will fall away like dry leaves.
The forest on the Kodagu hills,
A little bird has its nest there.
The bird will fly away,
And the nest will wither on the ground.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This poignant song uses the metaphor of a mountain bird and its fragile nest to reflect on the impermanence of life, human mortality, and deep familial responsibilities. The lyrics portray how aging and fate strip away one's physical strength like leaves falling from a tree, leaving behind vulnerable loved ones who still need care and protection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Paalaivanam thedi oru nadhi vanthathu”

Compares a soothing, comforting person arriving in a dry, suffering life to a river coming in search of a desert.

Simile (Uvamai)

“Siragum sarugaai.....udhirnthae pogum”

Compares aging wings losing their strength to dry leaves (sarugu) shedding off trees.

Oxymoron / Paradox

“Paasaththilae bharangalum sugamaanathu”

Pairs the concept of heavy burdens (bharangal) with sweetness/pleasure (sugamaanathu), encapsulating the title and core theme of the movie.

Edugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Kudagu malai kaadu / Adhil kuruvikoru koodu”

The second consonant sound 'da/da' rhymes between 'Kudagu' and 'koodu', creating rhythmic poetic harmony.

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Trivia

Sugamana Sumaigal (1992) was directed by Parthiban, who also starred in the lead role. The soundtrack was composed by Deva, and the deeply philosophical lyrics were penned by the renowned poet Pulamaipithan. The song captures the central thematic essence of the movie: bearing the heavy responsibilities of family with love makes every burden enjoyable.

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