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Lyrics & meaning

Radha Kaadhal

From Naan Avanillai · 2007

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
V. V. Prasanna, Maya, Sangeetha, Vinaya, Rajeshwari
Music directors
Vijay Antony, D. Imman
Details
Naan Avanillai2007

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Hari nanda hari nandaHari Nanda, Hari Nanda
Hari nanda hari hariHari Nanda, Hari Hari
Hari nanda hari nandaHari Nanda, Hari Nanda
Hari nanda hari hariHari Nanda, Hari Hari
Chorus
Gokula baalaBoy of Gokulam (Krishna)
Komagal raadhaPrincess Radha
Gokula baalaBoy of Gokulam
Komagal raadhaPrincess Radha
Chorus
Aayargal baalaBoy of the cowherds
Anandha laalaBlissful darling
Aayargal baalaBoy of the cowherds
Anandha laalaBlissful darling
Chorus
Gokula baalaBoy of Gokulam
Komagal raadhaPrincess Radha
Gokula baalaBoy of Gokulam
Komagal raadhaPrincess Radha
Chorus
Gokula baalaBoy of Gokulam
Gokula baalaBoy of Gokulam
Gokula baalaBoy of Gokulam
Gokula baalaBoy of Gokulam
Male
Step 1Step 1
Take itTake it
Yeah, it’s goodYeah, it’s good
Step 2Step 2
Take it take itTake it, take it
Yeah, it’s goodYeah, it’s good
Male
Raadha kaadhal varaathaaWill Radha's love not arrive?
Raadha kaadhal varaathaaWill Radha's love not arrive?
Navanithan geethamThe song of Krishna
Bodhai tharaathaaWill it not grant ecstasy?
Navanithan geethamThe song of Krishna
Bodhai tharaathaaWill it not grant ecstasy?
Raaja leelai thodaraathaaWill the royal playful sport not continue?
Male
Raadha kaadhal varaathaaWill Radha's love not arrive?
Raadha raadhaaa…kaadhal varaathaa…Radha, Radha... will love not arrive?
Male
Semmaantha malar soodumAdorned with deep red blossoms
Ponnarntha kuzhalalaiIn the waves of golden hair
Thaalattum pullanguzhalThe flute that sings a lullaby
Male
Come on sweek it upCome on sweeten it up
Come on sweek it upCome on sweeten it up
Male
Semmaantha malar soodumAdorned with deep red blossoms
Ponnarntha kuzhalalaiIn the waves of golden hair
Thaalattum pullanguzhalThe flute that sings a lullaby
Male
Sendhoora nadhi odumLike a vermilion river flowing
Sevvayin idhazhoramAt the edges of your red lips
Kanna un kaadhal kadalOh Krishna, your ocean of love
Male
Idaya nee irukkaWhen you are at the waist
Udai mattum nazhuvumOnly the garment slips away
Idaya nee irukkaWhen you are at the waist
Udai mattum nazhuvumOnly the garment slips away
Male
Sugamenna solladiTell me, Radha, what is this bliss?
Raadha..raadhaaa..Radha... Radha...
Sugamenna solladi raadhaTell me what this bliss is, Radha
Male
Raadha kaadhal varaathaaWill Radha's love not arrive?
Raadha raadha kaadhal varaathaaRadha, Radha, will love not arrive?
Female
Say rama ramaSay Rama Rama
Male : You get joyYou get joy
Say krishna krishnaSay Krishna Krishna
Male : You get joyYou get joy
Male
A magical mystery singA magical mystery sing
Check it outCheck it out
Yeah the hear house singYeah, the warehouse sing
Chorus
{Hare rama hare krishnaHare Rama Hare Krishna
Hare rama hare krishnaHare Rama Hare Krishna
Hare rama hare krishna} (2)Hare Rama Hare Krishna
Male
Mandhaara mazhai megamMandhara flower rain cloud
Nindradum vizhi vanduThe bee-like eyes that dance and stay
Kondaadum isai yennadiWhat is this music they celebrate?
Chorus
You can danceYou can dance
You can danceYou can dance
Male
Mandhaara mazhai megamMandhara flower rain cloud
Nindradum vizhi vanduThe bee-like eyes that dance and stay
Kondaadum isai yennadiWhat is this music they celebrate?
Male
Thaalatha idai meedhuUpon the unrestrained slender waist
Thalladum mani sanghuThe swaying jeweled conch
Aadatho un kai vazhiWill it not dance through your hands?
Male
Margazhi odaiLike a stream in the month of Margazhi
Poloru aadaiA garment like that
Margazhi odaiLike a stream in the month of Margazhi
Poloru aadaiA garment like that
Male
Ennidam yennadiWhy this secret from me?
Raadhaa raadhaaRadha, Radha
Ennidam yennadiWhy this secret from me?
Raadhaa raadhaaRadha, Radha
Male
Raadha kaadhal varaathaaWill Radha's love not arrive?
Raadha..raadha kaadhal varaathaaRadha... Radha, will love not arrive?
Navanithan geethamThe song of Krishna
Bodhai tharaathaaWill it not grant ecstasy?
Navanithan geethamThe song of Krishna
Bodhai tharaathaaWill it not grant ecstasy?
Raaja leelai thodaraathaaWill the royal playful sport not continue?
Male
Raadha kaadhal varaathaaWill Radha's love not arrive?
Raadhaaaa…kaadhal varaathaa…Radha... will love not arrive?
Chorus
Gokula baalaBoy of Gokulam
Komagal raadhaPrincess Radha
Gokula baalaBoy of Gokulam
Komagal raadhaPrincess Radha
Chorus
Aayargal baalaBoy of the cowherds
Anandha laalaBlissful darling
Aayargal baalaBoy of the cowherds
Anandha laalaBlissful darling
Chorus
Gokula baalaBoy of Gokulam
Komagal raadhaPrincess Radha
Gokula baalaBoy of Gokulam
Komagal raadhaPrincess Radha
Chorus
Gokula baalaBoy of Gokulam
Gokula baalaBoy of Gokulam
Gokula baalaBoy of Gokulam
Gokula baalaBoy of Gokulam

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Raadha Kaadhal Varaathaa' fuses traditional Krishna-Radha mythology with modern western dance beats. The lyrics express the intoxicating allure of divine love, romantic longing, and playful courtship between Radha and Krishna (referred to as Navanithan/Gokula Baala). Through sensory imagery of flowers, flutes, streams, and physical closeness, the song captures both spiritual ecstasy and earthly passion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani (Simile)

Margazhi odai Poloru aadai

Compares the clothing/garment to a chilly stream flowing in the month of Margazhi ('Margazhi odai poloru aadai').

Uruvagaim (Metaphor)

Nindradum vizhi vandu

Metaphorically describes the eyes as bees ('vizhi vandu') and lips as a river of vermilion ('Sendhoora nadhi odum Sevvayin idhazhoram').

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Idaya nee irukka / Udai mattum nazhuvum

Rhyming of the second letter 'da' in 'Idaya' and 'Udai'.

Anaphora (Repetition)

Gokula baala Komagal raadha

Repetition of devotional phrases and chant calls like 'Gokula baala' and 'Raadha kaadhal varaathaa' to build rhythmic intensity.

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Trivia

This track from the 2007 romantic thriller 'Naan Avanillai' directed by Selva was composed by Vijay Antony. The song cleverly reinterprets classic devotional themes of Lord Krishna and Radha into a modern club and dance track, blending traditional Tamil lyricism with contemporary hip-hop and dance hall english chants.

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