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Lyrics & meaning

Natpin Kathaigalai

From Kadhal 2 Kalyanam · 2011

Lyricist
Snehan
Singer
Krish
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Kadhal 2 Kalyanam2011

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Natpin kadhaigalaiListen a bit to the stories of friendship
Neengalum konjam kelungaPlease listen to them too
Naanga aadunaThere is no shortage of fun and drama
Koothukku panjamillingaIn the shenanigans we pulled off
Oorappathithaan eppavumAbout what the town thinks of us
Kavalai illingaWe never worried at all
Buthan GandhiyaaiLike Buddha or Gandhi
Naangalum vaazhavillingaWe didn't live saintly lives either
Male
Indru naan ivalai thaanToday, I looked at her
Pandaikaala tamil pennaai paarthenLike an ancient traditional Tamil girl
Kaalathin maatrathai enni enniThinking about the changes brought by time
Naanae indru sirithenI laughed to myself today
Male
Nadandha kadhaigalaiThe stories of what happened
Neengalum konjam kelungaPlease listen to them too
Naanga aadunaThere is no shortage of fun and drama
Koothukku panjamillingaIn the shenanigans we pulled off
Male
Yaarum ivalai kaadhal seiyaSo that someone would fall in love with her
Thoodhanaai phonegal seidhenaeI made phone calls acting as a messenger
Bettukkatti thanniyadichaWhen she drank alcohol on a bet
Andru thaan bayandhuponenaeThat was the day I truly got scared
Male
Nalla pillai pol thaanShe looked like a innocent good girl on the outside
Veliyil therinjaalaeAs she appeared to others
Vaaram moondru naatkal naangalThree days a week we
Theattaril aajaraanomaeWould present ourselves at the movie theatre
Chorus
Idhu polae yeraalamthaanThere are endless incidents like these
Male
Nadandha kadhaigalaiThe stories of what happened
Neengalum konjam kelungaPlease listen to them too
Naanga aadunaThere is no shortage of fun and drama
Koothukku panjamillingaIn the shenanigans we pulled off
Oorappathithaan eppavumAbout what the town thinks of us
Kavalai illingaWe never worried at all
Buthan GandhiyaaiLike Buddha or Gandhi
Naangalum vaazhavillingaWe didn't live saintly lives either
Male
Indru naan ivalai thaanToday, I looked at her
Pandaikaala tamil pennaai paarthenLike an ancient traditional Tamil girl
Kaalathin maatrathai enni enniThinking about the changes brought by time
Naanae indru sirithenI laughed to myself today
Male
Nadandha kadhaigalaiThe stories of what happened
Neengalum konjam kelungaPlease listen to them too
Naanga aadunaThere is no shortage of fun and drama
Koothukku panjamillingaIn the shenanigans we pulled off
Male
Unnai naanum ennai neeyumNeither I gave up on you nor did you give up on me
Vittuthaan koduthadhillaiyaeWe never let each other down
Indruvaraiyil pirivu endraUntil this day, the word separation
Vaarthai thaan ninaivil illaiyaeHas never even crossed our mind
Male
Nadandha kadhaigalaiThe stories of what happened
Neengalum konjam kelungaPlease listen to them too
Naanga aadunaThere is no shortage of fun and drama
Koothukku panjamillingaIn the shenanigans we pulled off
Oorappathithaan eppavumAbout what the town thinks of us
Kavalai illingaWe never worried at all
Buthan GandhiyaaiLike Buddha or Gandhi
Naangalum vaazhavillingaWe didn't live saintly lives either
Male
Indru naan ivalai thaanToday, I looked at her
Pandaikaala tamil pennaai paarthenLike an ancient traditional Tamil girl
Kaalathin maatrathai enni enniThinking about the changes brought by time
Naanae indru sirithenI laughed to myself today
Male
Nadandha kadhaigalaiThe stories of what happened
Neengalum konjam kelungaPlease listen to them too
Naanga aadunaThere is no shortage of fun and drama
Koothukku panjamillingaIn the shenanigans we pulled off

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song, 'Natpin Kadhaigalai' from Kadhal 2 Kalyanam, is a nostalgic celebration of deep friendship and shared memories between close friends. The protagonist fondly looks back at their wild past, recalling how they lived carefreely without worrying about societal judgment, making mischief, going to theaters, and standing by each other through thick and thin. The singer chuckles at how his friend, who used to be wild and reckless, now appears dressed up as a traditional Tamil woman, highlighting the humorous contrast that time brings while reinforcing that their bond remains indestructible.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Natpin kadhaigalai / Nadandha kadhaigalai

The second consonant sound 't'/'d' rhymes across adjacent lines.

Allusion

Buthan Gandhiyaai / Naangalum vaazhavillinga

Refers to historical icons Buddha and Gandhi to contrast their imperfect, carefree lifestyle.

Repetition / Anaphora

Kaalathin maatrathai enni enni

Repeated use of 'ennu enni' to emphasize deep contemplation of time passing.

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Trivia

Kadhal 2 Kalyanam is an unreleased Tamil romantic comedy film starring Arya's brother Sathya and Divya Spandana (Ramya). The music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, and the soundtrack gained popularity despite the film's delayed release.

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