Oru Kathal Samrajyam
From Nandha En Nila · 1977
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, T. K. Kala
- Music director
- V. Dakshinamurthy
- Details
- Nandha En Nila1977
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Oru kaadhal saamraajyam | When she painted a kingdom of love |
| Kannil varaindhal | In her eyes, |
| Kanavennum modi soodi | Adorning herself with the style of dreams, |
| Kannam sivandhaal | Her cheeks blushed red. |
| Female | |
| Urangaadha ullam | A heart that stays awake, |
| Naan ariyaadha paruvam | A youthful age that I am unaware of, |
| Nilavin mayakkathil neendhum mugam | A face swimming in the moon's intoxication, |
| Nee arugil irundhaale deiva sugam | If you are near me, it is divine bliss. |
| Male | |
| Idaiyodu vilaiyaada | To play around the waist, |
| Idam thaedi vandhen | I came searching for a spot, |
| Idhazhodu thaen paaya | For honey to flow from the lips, |
| Naan aadugindren | I am dancing. |
| Male | |
| Idaiyodu vilaiyaada | To play around the waist, |
| Idam thaedi vandhen | I came searching for a spot, |
| Idhazhodu thaen paaya | For honey to flow from the lips, |
| Naan aadugindren | I am dancing. |
| Female | |
| Pagalaana iravodu | With the night that turned into day, |
| Azhagaana malarodu | With the beautiful flower, |
| Manadhodu isai paadi | Singing music along with the heart, |
| Vizhiyodu aadu…aadu… | Dance with the eyes... dance... |
| Female | |
| Thaniyaana kaniyodu | With the lonely fruit, |
| Thunaiyaaga vandhen | I came as a companion, |
| Suvai thaedi imai moodi | Seeking taste and closing my eyes, |
| Sugam kaana vandhen | I came to experience divine bliss. |
| Female | |
| Thaniyaana kaniyodu | With the lonely fruit, |
| Thunaiyaaga vandhen | I came as a companion, |
| Suvai thaedi imai moodi | Seeking taste and closing my eyes, |
| Sugam kaana vandhen | I came to experience divine bliss. |
| Male | |
| Nizhalodu uravaada | To bond with the shadow, |
| Ninaivodu nadamaada | To dance with memories, |
| Thodum bothu sudugindra | Which burns when touched, |
| Nadhi neeril aadu | Dance in the river water. |
ஒரு காதல் சாம்ராஜ்யம்
கண்ணில் வரைந்தாள்
கனவென்னும் முடி சூடி
கன்னம் சிவந்தாள்
When she painted a kingdom of love
In her eyes,
Adorning herself with the style of dreams,
Her cheeks blushed red.
உறங்காத உள்ளம்
நான் அறியாத பருவம்
நிலவின் மயக்கத்தில் நீந்தும் முகம்
நீ அருகில் இருந்தாலே தெய்வ சுகம்
A heart that stays awake,
A youthful age that I am unaware of,
A face swimming in the moon's intoxication,
If you are near me, it is divine bliss.
ஒரு காதல் சாம்ராஜ்யம்
கண்ணில் வரைந்தாள்...
கனவென்னும் முடி சூடி
கன்னம் சிவந்தாள்
To play around the waist,
I came searching for a spot,
For honey to flow from the lips,
I am dancing.
இடையோடு விளையாட
இடம் தேடி வந்தேன்
இதழோடு தேன் பாய
நான் ஆடுகின்றேன்
To play around the waist,
I came searching for a spot,
For honey to flow from the lips,
I am dancing.
இடையோடு விளையாட
இடம் தேடி வந்தேன்
இதழோடு தேன் பாய
நான் ஆடுகின்றேன்
With the night that turned into day,
With the beautiful flower,
Singing music along with the heart,
Dance with the eyes... dance...
பகலான இரவோடு
அழகான மலரோடு
மனதோடு இசை பாடி
விழியோடு ஆடு....ஆடு
With the lonely fruit,
I came as a companion,
Seeking taste and closing my eyes,
I came to experience divine bliss.
ஒரு காதல் சாம்ராஜ்யம்
கண்ணில் வரைந்தாள்
கனவென்னும் முடி சூடி
கன்னம் சிவந்தாள்
உறங்காத உள்ளம்
நான் அறியாத பருவம்
நிலவின் மயக்கத்தில் நீந்தும் முகம்
நீ அருகில் இருந்தாலே தெய்வ சுகம்
With the lonely fruit,
I came as a companion,
Seeking taste and closing my eyes,
I came to experience divine bliss.
ஒரு காதல் சாம்ராஜ்யம்
கண்ணில் வரைந்தாள்...
கனவென்னும் முடி சூடி
கன்னம் சிவந்தாள்
To bond with the shadow,
To dance with memories,
Which burns when touched,
Dance in the river water.
தனியான கனியோடு
துணையாக வந்தேன்
சுவை தேடி இமை மூடி
சுகம் காண வந்தேன்
தனியான கனியோடு
துணையாக வந்தேன்
சுவை தேடி இமை மூடி
சுகம் காண வந்தேன்
நிழலோடு உறவாட
நினைவோடு நடமாட
தொடும்போது சுடுகின்ற
நதி நீரில் ஆடு
ஒரு காதல் சாம்ராஜ்யம்
கண்ணில் வரைந்தாள்
கனவென்னும் முடி சூடி
கன்னம் சிவந்தாள்
உறங்காத உள்ளம்
நான் அறியாத பருவம்
நிலவின் மயக்கத்தில் நீந்தும் முகம்
நீ அருகில் இருந்தாலே தெய்வ சுகம்
ஒரு காதல் சாம்ராஜ்யம்
கண்ணில் வரைந்தாள்...
கனவென்னும் முடி சூடி
கன்னம் சிவந்தாள்
Oru kaadhal saamraajyam
When she painted a kingdom of love
Kannil varaindhal
In her eyes,
Kanavennum modi soodi
Adorning herself with the style of dreams,
Kannam sivandhaal
Her cheeks blushed red.
Urangaadha ullam
A heart that stays awake,
Naan ariyaadha paruvam
A youthful age that I am unaware of,
Nilavin mayakkathil neendhum mugam
A face swimming in the moon's intoxication,
Nee arugil irundhaale deiva sugam
If you are near me, it is divine bliss.
Idaiyodu vilaiyaada
To play around the waist,
Idam thaedi vandhen
I came searching for a spot,
Idhazhodu thaen paaya
For honey to flow from the lips,
Naan aadugindren
I am dancing.
Idaiyodu vilaiyaada
To play around the waist,
Idam thaedi vandhen
I came searching for a spot,
Idhazhodu thaen paaya
For honey to flow from the lips,
Naan aadugindren
I am dancing.
Pagalaana iravodu
With the night that turned into day,
Azhagaana malarodu
With the beautiful flower,
Manadhodu isai paadi
Singing music along with the heart,
Vizhiyodu aadu…aadu…
Dance with the eyes... dance...
Thaniyaana kaniyodu
With the lonely fruit,
Thunaiyaaga vandhen
I came as a companion,
Suvai thaedi imai moodi
Seeking taste and closing my eyes,
Sugam kaana vandhen
I came to experience divine bliss.
Thaniyaana kaniyodu
With the lonely fruit,
Thunaiyaaga vandhen
I came as a companion,
Suvai thaedi imai moodi
Seeking taste and closing my eyes,
Sugam kaana vandhen
I came to experience divine bliss.
Nizhalodu uravaada
To bond with the shadow,
Ninaivodu nadamaada
To dance with memories,
Thodum bothu sudugindra
Which burns when touched,
Nadhi neeril aadu
Dance in the river water.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Oru Kaadhal Saamraajyam' from the 1977 movie Nandha En Nila is a deeply romantic and sensual duet that explores the enchanting realm of love and intimate desire. The song paints a imagery-filled portrait of lovers lost in each other's presence, describing love as a divine kingdom where nights transform into bright days and proximity brings heavenly bliss ('deiva sugam'). Through metaphors involving sweet honeyed lips, moonlit intoxication, and burning river water, the lyrical narrative captures the intense physical and emotional passion between the lovers. Sung with classical grace by K. J. Yesudas and T. K. Kala, the track balances poetic subtlety with romantic fervor, creating a timeless atmosphere of intimacy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Pagalaana iravodu / Azhagaana malarodu / Manadhodu isai paadi / Vizhiyodu aadu…”
The repetitive ending suffix '-odu' across sequential lines creates a harmonious lyrical rhythm.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Idaiyodu vilaiyaada / Idam thaedi vandhen / Idhazhodu thaen paaya”
Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'I' across consecutive lines.
Muran (Oxymoron / Contrast)
“Thodum bothu sudugindra / Nadhi neeril aadu”
Contrasts the naturally cool river water ('Nadhi neer') with the burning heat of romantic passion ('sudugindra').
Metaphor
“Thaniyaana kaniyodu / Thunaiyaaga vandhen”
The beloved is metaphorically referred to as a 'lonely fruit' ('thaniyaana kani') waiting to be savored.
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Trivia
Composed by veteran music director V. Dakshinamurthy, known predominantly for his seminal work in Malayalam cinema, this song stands out as one of his memorable Tamil compositions. Lyricist Pulamaipithan uses classical and poetic Tamil imagery to convey sensuality tastefully. Sung by K. J. Yesudas along with T. K. Kala, it remains a celebrated vintage duet from late 1970s Tamil cinema.
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