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Radha Kadhal Varadha

From Naan Avan Illai (1974) · 1974

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Naan Avan Illai (1974)
Movie release year
1974
Lyrics added on
9 Dec 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Harae nantha harae nantha
Harae nantha harae nantha
Harae nantha harae nantha
Harae nantha harae nantha
Harae nantha harae nantha
Harae nantha harae nantha
Harae nantha harae nantha
Harae nantha harae nantha
Gogula bala komagal radha
Gogula bala komagal radha
Aayargal bala aanantha laalaa
Aayargal bala aanantha laalaa
Gogula bala komagal radha
Gogula bala komagal radha
Gogula bala gogula bala
Gogula bala gogula bala
Hae radha radha
Radha kadhal varaatha
Radha kadhal varaatha
Navaneethan geedham bodhai tharaathaa
Navaneethan geedham bodhai tharaathaa
Rajaleelai thodaraathaa
Radha kadhal varaatha
Radha radha kadhal varaatha
Gogula bala komagal radha
Aayargal bala aanantha laalaa
Semmaantha malar soodum
Ponnaarntha kuzhalaalai
Thaalaattum pulllanguzhal
Semmaantha malar soodum
Ponnaarntha kuzhalaalai
Thaalaattum pulllanguzhal
Senthoora nadhi odum
Sevvaayin idhazhoram
Kannaa un kadhal kadal
Idaiyani irukka
Udai mattum nazhuvum
Idaiyani irukka
Udai mattum nazhuvum
Sugam enna solladi radha
Radha sugam enna solladi radha
Radha kadhal varaatha
Radha radha kadhal varaatha
Gogula bala komagal radha
Aayargal bala aanantha laalaa
Manthaara mazhai megam
Nindraadum vizhi vandu
Kondaadum isai ennadi
Thaalaatha idai meedhu
Thaallaadum mani sangu
Aadaatho un kai vazhi
Maargazhi odai poloru aadai
Ennidam yaennadi radha
Radha ennidam yaennadi radha
Radha kadhal varaatha
Radha kadhal varaatha
Navaneethan geedham bodhai tharaathaa
Navaneethan geedham bodhai tharaathaa
Rajaleelai thodaraathaa
Radha kadhal varaatha
Radha radha kadhal varaatha
Gogula bala komagal radha
Aayargal bala aanantha laalaa
Gogula bala komagal radha
Aayargal bala aanantha laalaa
Gogula bala gogula bala
Gogula bala gogula bala
Hare Nanda, Hare Nanda
Hare Nanda, Hare Nanda
Hare Nanda, Hare Nanda
Hare Nanda, Hare Nanda
Hare Nanda, Hare Nanda
Hare Nanda, Hare Nanda
Hare Nanda, Hare Nanda
Hare Nanda, Hare Nanda
Boy of Gokulam, princess Radha!
Boy of Gokulam, princess Radha!
Boy of cowherds, blissful Lala!
Boy of cowherds, blissful Lala!
Boy of Gokulam, princess Radha!
Boy of Gokulam, princess Radha!
Boy of Gokulam, boy of Gokulam!
Boy of Gokulam, boy of Gokulam!
Hey Radha, Radha!
Radha, won't love come to you?
Radha, won't love come to you?
Won't the song of butter-loving Krishna enchant you?
Won't the song of butter-loving Krishna enchant you?
Won't our divine play of love continue?
Radha, won't love come to you?
Radha, Radha, won't love come to you?
Boy of Gokulam, princess Radha!
Boy of cowherds, blissful Lala!
Wearing bright blooming flowers
in her shining hair,
the bamboo flute lulls her to sleep.
Wearing bright blooming flowers
in her shining hair,
the bamboo flute lulls her to sleep.
A crimson stream flows
along the edge of your red lips;
Krishna, your love is an ocean!
While the waist ornament stays,
only the dress slips away—
While the waist ornament stays,
only the dress slips away—
Radha, tell me, what kind of pleasure is this?
Radha, tell me, what kind of pleasure is this?
Radha, won't love come to you?
Radha, Radha, won't love come to you?
Boy of Gokulam, princess Radha!
Boy of cowherds, blissful Lala!
Like dark rainclouds gathering,
your eyes flutter like dancing bees;
what music are they celebrating?
Upon your slender, swaying waist,
as the shell bangles sway,
won't your hands dance along with them?
A dress as cool as a winter stream,
why wear it between us, Radha?
Radha, why wear it between us, Radha?
Radha, won't love come to you?
Radha, won't love come to you?
Won't the song of butter-loving Krishna enchant you?
Won't the song of butter-loving Krishna enchant you?
Won't our divine play of love continue?
Radha, won't love come to you?
Radha, Radha, won't love come to you?
Boy of Gokulam, princess Radha!
Boy of cowherds, blissful Lala!
Boy of Gokulam, princess Radha!
Boy of cowherds, blissful Lala!
Boy of Gokulam, boy of Gokulam!
Boy of Gokulam, boy of Gokulam!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Radha Kadhal Varaatha is a classical romantic track from the 1974 movie Naan Avan Illai, composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Kannadasan and sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. The song paints a vivid allegorical picture using the divine love between Lord Krishna (Navaneethan / Gogula Bala) and Radha, portraying deep romantic yearning and sensual intoxication. Through evocative descriptions of music, nature, and divine grace, the lyrics express the alluring force of romance and devotion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Urvagam)

Kannaa un kadhal kadal

'Kadhal kadal' compares love directly to a vast ocean, emphasizing its boundless depth.

Simile (Uvamai)

Maargazhi odai poloru aadai

'Maargazhi odai poloru aadai' compares the texture and sensation of the garment to a cool stream flowing in the chill month of Margazhi.

Alliteration (Monai)

Semmaantha malar soodum / Ponnaarntha kuzhalaalai

Repetition of initial soft consonantal sound patterns across lines creating musicality.

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Trivia

'Naan Avan Illai' (1974) was directed by K. Balachander starring Gemini Ganesan playing nine different roles. This track features a blend of Carnatic classical elements and modern orchestration by M. S. Viswanathan, showcased through S. P. Balasubrahmanyam's playful vocal improvisations.

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