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Namadhu Kaadhal

From Justice Gopinath · 1978

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Justice Gopinath
Movie release year
1978
Lyrics added on
18 Apr 2026

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Namadhu kaadhal engum endrum kaanaadhadhu
Namadhu kaadhal engum endrum kaanaadhadhu
Andha kambanum ver endha kombanum
Idhu varai paadathathu
Endha kavinjanum kalainjanum
Avan avan padaippinil kooaradhadhu
Namadhu kaadhal engum endrum kaanaadhadhu
Yaarum paadathathu yettil kooraadhadhu
Varuvaan varuvaan endru
Thoduvaan thoduvaan endru
Valaiyaadum kai kondu
Vilaiyaadum kandru
Varuvaan varuvaan endru
Thoduvaan thoduvaan endru
Valaiyaadum kai kondu
Vilaiyaadum kandru
Ulagam ariyaa vannam
Udhavum sendhaen kinnam
Sindhaamal sidharaamal
Koduppaalae annam
Namadhu kaadhal engum endrum kaanaadhadhu
Yaarum paadathathu yettil kooraadhadhu
Indha devi irukkum thirukovilukku
En kann kaana ennaalil kumbhabhishegam
Indha devi irukkum thirukovilukku
En kann kaana ennaalil kumbhabhishegam
Yuvaraani irukka indha raajanukku
Oor kondaada eppodhu pattaabhishegam
Andha mandhira melamum mandhira
Koshamum ketkkindratho
Female :Adhai kangalum nenjamum
Karppanai seidhindru paarkkindrathoo
Namadhu kaadhal engum endrum kaanaadhadhu
Female :Yaarum paadathathu
Both :Yettil kooraadhadhu
Siru naanam irukkum thiru maeniyilae
Viral pattaalum thottaalum sendhoora kolam
Siru naanam irukkum thiru maeniyilae
Viral pattaalum thottaalum sendhoora kolam
Idhazh moodiiyirukkum kodi thaamaraiaye
Naan muthaada muthaada nooru jaalam
Mani muthirai ittavan sittridai
Thottavan polladhavan
Male :Ivan innamum unnidam
Panjanai saasthiram sollaadhavan
Both :Namadhu kaadhal engum endrum kaanaadhadhu
Andha kambanum ver endha kombanum
Idhu varai paadathathu
Endha kavinjanum kalainjanum
Avan avan padaippinil kooaradhadhu
Namadhu kaadhal engum endrum kaanaadhadhu
Yaarum paadathathu yettil kooraadhadhu…
Our love is like nothing seen anywhere, ever.
Our love is like nothing seen anywhere, ever.
Neither the great poet Kamban, nor any master writer,
has ever sung about it till this day.
No poet and no artist
has ever told of it in their creations.
Our love is like nothing seen anywhere, ever.
Never sung by anyone, never written in any book.
Thinking, 'He will come, he will come,'
thinking, 'He will touch me, he will touch me,'
with bangles jingling on her wrists,
she plays playfully like a young calf.
Thinking, 'He will come, he will come,'
thinking, 'He will touch me, he will touch me,'
with bangles jingling on her wrists,
she plays playfully like a young calf.
Without the world ever knowing,
like a bowl offering sweet red honey,
without spilling or wasting a drop,
this graceful girl will offer it all.
Our love is like nothing seen anywhere, ever.
Never sung by anyone, never written in any book.
For this sacred temple where my goddess lives,
on which day will my eyes see the grand consecration?
For this sacred temple where my goddess lives,
on which day will my eyes see the grand consecration?
With this princess beside him, for this king,
when will the town celebrate his royal coronation?
Can you hear the sacred drums
and the chanting of holy prayers?
Female: Are my eyes and heart
already imagining and seeing it today?
Our love is like nothing seen anywhere, ever.
Female: Never sung by anyone,
Both: Never written in any book.
On her lovely body filled with gentle shyness,
if a finger just grazes or touches it, a rosy blush blooms.
On her lovely body filled with gentle shyness,
if a finger just grazes or touches it, a rosy blush blooms.
Oh tender lotus whose petals remain closed,
as I kiss you again and again, a hundred wonders unfold!
The one who left his sweet love-marks and touched my slender waist...
...is truly a mischievous man!
Male: And yet, he hasn't even revealed to you
the secrets of love on the bridal bed!
Both: Our love is like nothing seen anywhere, ever.
Neither the great poet Kamban, nor any master writer,
has ever sung about it till this day.
No poet and no artist
has ever told of it in their creations.
Our love is like nothing seen anywhere, ever.
Never sung by anyone, never written in any book...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic duet 'Namadhu kaadhal engum endrum kaanaadhadhu' from 'Justice Gopinath' celebrates the unparalleled and divine nature of the lovers' affection. The lyrics convey that their romance is so rare and extraordinary that even master poets like Kamban or famous scholars never managed to capture its depth in classical literature or fine arts. Through poetic imagery, the song transitions between sweet anticipation and romantic banter. The lovers metaphorically liken their eventual union to grand auspicious ceremonies like a temple consecration (kumbhabhishegam) and a royal coronation (pattaabhishegam), emphasizing the sanctity, beauty, and romantic playfulness of their devotion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Hyperbolic Comparison (Athi-sayokthi / Uravaga Uyarthuthal)

“Andha kambanum ver endha kombanum Idhu varai paadathathu”

The lyrics exaggerate the uniqueness of their love by asserting that even epic poets like Kamban could not express it.

Repetition and Rhythm (Anaphora / Emonai)

“Varuvaan varuvaan endru Thoduvaan thoduvaan endru”

Repetition of words like 'varuvaan' and 'thoduvaan' builds musical rhythm and expresses keen anticipation.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Idhazh moodiiyirukkum kodi thaamaraiaye”

Comparing the heroine's delicate lips to a lotus vine with closed lips ('kodi thaamaraiaye') and sweet affection to a cup of honey ('sendhaen kinnam').

Cultural Allusion (Samooga/Samaya Kurippu)

“En kann kaana ennaalil kumbhabhishegam”

Uses classical terms like 'kumbhabhishegam' (temple consecration) and 'pattaabhishegam' (coronation) to elevate romantic marriage to a sacred rite.

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Trivia

'Justice Gopinath' (1978) features music composed by M. S. Vishwanathan and lyrics penned by Vaali. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Rajinikanth. This romantic track sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Vani Jayaram is renowned for its classic MSV orchestration and rich lyrical Tamil phrasing.

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