Saadhi Madham
From Vishwaroopam 2 · 2018
- Lyricist
- Kamal Haasan
- Singers
- Sathya Prakash, Andrea Jeremiah
- Music director
- Ghibran
- Details
- Vishwaroopam 22018
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Saadhi madhamenum | To cure the disease |
| Vyathiyai pokkida | known as caste and religion, |
| Soothiram sollidum saaramithu | this is the essence that gives the formula: |
| Kaadhal enappadum ulaga marai ithu | this global scripture called love. |
| Male | |
| Saadhi madhamenum | To cure the disease |
| Vyathiyai pokkida | known as caste and religion, |
| Soothiram sollidum saaramithu | this is the essence that gives the formula: |
| Kaadhal enappadum ulaga marai ithu ..uu.. | this global scripture called love. |
| Female | |
| Andavar thottu aandivarai | From the Almighty down to the beggar, |
| Andum mella | it gently reaches everyone; |
| Male :Aathalinalae kaadhal sei | therefore, make love, |
| Kadamai pola | as if it were your duty. |
| Female :Maiyal seiyaamal | Without loving deeply, |
| Uivathellaam uithaloo | is living truly living at all? |
| Chorus | |
| Manathilagida ui ui | To melt the heart, |
| Maaran kanaaigalai ei ei | shoot Cupid's arrows! |
| Kan kalanthu mei mei | Locking eyes and uniting body and soul, |
| Kaadhal seiyada | fall in love, my dear! |
| Chorus | |
| Manathilagida ui ui | To melt the heart, |
| Maaran kanaaigalai ei ei | shoot Cupid's arrows! |
| Kan kalanthu mei mei | Locking eyes and uniting body and soul, |
| Kaadhal seiyada | fall in love, my dear! |
| Male | |
| Maayam seiyum | Doing magic, |
| Female :I feel it | I feel it, |
| Love it | love it, |
| Take me and fly away | take me and fly away. |
| Male | |
| Mogam sollum | Passion speaks, |
| Female :Bring me | bring me, |
| Hold me | hold me, |
| Help me fly away | help me fly away. |
| Male | |
| Paarthidatha polakandru | Pretending not to look, |
| Orakannil paarkum | yet glancing out of the corner of the eye. |
| Female :Pullarikkum paarvai munbu | Before a glance that gives goosebumps, |
| Puvi eerppum thorkum | even gravity loses. |
| Male | |
| Viragathinal thavithavargal | For those suffering in longing, |
| Vagutha nalvazhi | it is the righteous path laid out. |
| Female & Male :Vaarthaigal ila mozhi | A language without words. |
| Chorus | |
| Manathilagida ui ui | To melt the heart, |
| Maaran kanaaigalai ei ei | shoot Cupid's arrows! |
| Kan kalanthu mei mei | Locking eyes and uniting body and soul, |
| Kaadhal seiyada | fall in love, my dear! |
| Chorus | |
| Manathilagida ui ui | To melt the heart, |
| Maaran kanaaigalai ei ei | shoot Cupid's arrows! |
| Kan kalanthu mei mei | Locking eyes and uniting body and soul, |
| Kaadhal seiyada | fall in love, my dear! |
| Male | |
| Paarvai kenja | As glances beg, |
| Female :Say it | say it, |
| Know it | know it, |
| Love is in your eyes | love is in your eyes. |
| Male | |
| Thevai solla | Expressing the need, |
| Female :Believe it | believe it, |
| See it | see it, |
| Need to my baby | need to, my baby. |
| Male | |
| Kaala kaalamaga eriyum | Burning through the ages, |
| Kaadhal jothi munnae | before the eternal flame of love, |
| Female :Naalum kolum maarinaalum | even if days and planets change, |
| Nadappathondru thaanae | only one truth endures. |
| Male | |
| Unarvugalin kelvikellaam | To all questions posed by feelings, |
| Unmai bathilithu | this is the true answer; |
| Ulagu arinthathu ithu | this is what the world knows. |
| Female | |
| Saadhi madhamenum | To cure the disease |
| Vyathiyai pokkida | known as caste and religion, |
| Soothiram sollidum saaramithu | this is the essence that gives the formula: |
| Kaadhal enappadum ulaga marai ithu..uu.. | this global scripture called love. |
| Male | |
| Saadhi madhamenum | To cure the disease |
| Vyathiyai pokkida | known as caste and religion, |
| Soothiram sollidum saaramithu | this is the essence that gives the formula: |
| Kaadhal enappadum ulaga marai ithu ..uu.. | this global scripture called love. |
| Male | |
| Andavar thottu aandivarai | From the Almighty down to the beggar, |
| Andum mella | it gently reaches everyone; |
| Aathalinalae kaadhal sei | therefore, make love, |
| Kadamai pola | as if it were your duty. |
| Male & Female :Maiyal seiyaamal | Without loving deeply, |
| Uivathellaam uithaloo | is living truly living at all? |
| Chorus | |
| Manathilagida ui ui | To melt the heart, |
| Maaran kanaaigalai ei ei | shoot Cupid's arrows! |
| Kan kalanthu mei mei | Locking eyes and uniting body and soul, |
| Kaadhal seiyada | fall in love, my dear! |
| Chorus | |
| Manathilagida ui ui | To melt the heart, |
| Maaran kanaaigalai ei ei | shoot Cupid's arrows! |
| Kan kalanthu mei mei | Locking eyes and uniting body and soul, |
| Kaadhal seiyada | fall in love, my dear! |
சாதி மதமென்னும்
வியாதியை போக்கிட
சூத்திரம் சொல்லிடும் சாரமிது
காதல் எனப்படும் உலக மறை இது
To cure the disease
known as caste and religion,
this is the essence that gives the formula:
this global scripture called love.
சாதி மதமென்னும்
வியாதியை போக்கிட
சூத்திரம் சொல்லிடும் சாரமிது
காதல் எனப்படும் உலக மறை இது
To cure the disease
known as caste and religion,
this is the essence that gives the formula:
this global scripture called love.
ஆண்டவர் தொட்டு
ஆண்டிவரை அண்டும் மெல்ல
ஆதலினாலே காதல் செய்
கடமை போல
மையல் செய்யாமல்
உய்வதெல்லாம் உய்யலோ
From the Almighty down to the beggar,
it gently reaches everyone;
therefore, make love,
as if it were your duty.
Without loving deeply,
is living truly living at all?
மனதிலகிட உய் உய்
மாறன் கணைகளை எய் எய்
கண் கலந்து மெய் மெய்
காதல் செய்யடா
To melt the heart,
shoot Cupid's arrows!
Locking eyes and uniting body and soul,
fall in love, my dear!
மனதிலகிட உய் உய்
மாறன் கணைகளை எய் எய்
கண் கலந்து மெய் மெய்
காதல் செய்யடா
To melt the heart,
shoot Cupid's arrows!
Locking eyes and uniting body and soul,
fall in love, my dear!
மாயம் செய்யும்
ஐ பீல் இட்
ஐ லவ் இட்
டேக் மீ அண்ட் பிளை அவே
Doing magic,
I feel it,
love it,
take me and fly away.
மோகம் சொல்லும்
பிரிங் மீ
ஹோல்டு மீ
ஹெல்ப் மீ பிளை அவே
Passion speaks,
bring me,
hold me,
help me fly away.
பார்த்திடாத போல கன்று
ஓரக்கண்ணில் பார்க்கும்
புல்லரிக்கும் பார்வை முன்பு
புவி ஈர்ப்பும் தோற்கும்
Pretending not to look,
yet glancing out of the corner of the eye.
Before a glance that gives goosebumps,
even gravity loses.
விரகத்தினால்
தவித்தவர்கள் வகுத்த நல்வழி
பெண் மற்றும் ஆண் :
For those suffering in longing,
it is the righteous path laid out.
A language without words.
வார்த்தைகள்
இலா மொழி
To melt the heart,
shoot Cupid's arrows!
Locking eyes and uniting body and soul,
fall in love, my dear!
மனதிலகிட உய் உய்
மாறன் கணைகளை எய் எய்
கண் கலந்து மெய் மெய்
காதல் செய்யடா
To melt the heart,
shoot Cupid's arrows!
Locking eyes and uniting body and soul,
fall in love, my dear!
மனதிலகிட உய் உய்
மாறன் கணைகளை எய் எய்
கண் கலந்து மெய் மெய்
காதல் செய்யடா
As glances beg,
say it,
know it,
love is in your eyes.
பார்வை கெஞ்ச
சே இட்
நோ இட்
லவ் இஸ் இன் யுவர் ஐஸ்
Expressing the need,
believe it,
see it,
need to, my baby.
தேவை சொல்ல
பிளிவ் இட்
சீ இட்
நீட் டு மை பேபி
Burning through the ages,
before the eternal flame of love,
even if days and planets change,
only one truth endures.
கால காலமாக எரியும்
காதல் ஜோதி முன்னே
நாளும் கோளும் மாறினாலும்
நடப்பதொன்று தானே
To all questions posed by feelings,
this is the true answer;
this is what the world knows.
உணர்வுகளின் கேள்விக்கெல்லாம்
உண்மை பதில் இது
உலகு அறிந்தது இது
To cure the disease
known as caste and religion,
this is the essence that gives the formula:
this global scripture called love.
சாதி மதமெனும்
வியாதியை போக்கிட
சூத்திரம் சொல்லிடும் சாரமிது
காதல் எனப்படும் உலக மறை இது
To cure the disease
known as caste and religion,
this is the essence that gives the formula:
this global scripture called love.
சாதி மதமெனும்
வியாதியை போக்கிட
சூத்திரம் சொல்லிடும் சாரமிது
காதல் எனப்படும் உலக மறை இது
From the Almighty down to the beggar,
it gently reaches everyone;
therefore, make love,
as if it were your duty.
Without loving deeply,
is living truly living at all?
ஆண்டவர் தொட்டு
ஆண்டிவரை அண்டும் மெல்ல
ஆதலினாலே காதல் செய்
கடமை போல
ஆண் மற்றும் பெண் :
மையல் செய்யாமல்
உய்வதெல்லாம் உய்தலோ
To melt the heart,
shoot Cupid's arrows!
Locking eyes and uniting body and soul,
fall in love, my dear!
மனதிலகிட உய் உய்
மாறன் கணைகளை எய் எய்
கண் கலந்து மெய் மெய்
காதல் செய்யடா
To melt the heart,
shoot Cupid's arrows!
Locking eyes and uniting body and soul,
fall in love, my dear!
மனதிலகிட உய் உய்
மாறன் கணைகளை எய் எய்
கண் கலந்து மெய் மெய்
காதல் செய்யடா
Saadhi madhamenum
To cure the disease
Vyathiyai pokkida
known as caste and religion,
Soothiram sollidum saaramithu
this is the essence that gives the formula:
Kaadhal enappadum ulaga marai ithu
this global scripture called love.
Saadhi madhamenum
To cure the disease
Vyathiyai pokkida
known as caste and religion,
Soothiram sollidum saaramithu
this is the essence that gives the formula:
Kaadhal enappadum ulaga marai ithu ..uu..
this global scripture called love.
Andavar thottu aandivarai
From the Almighty down to the beggar,
Andum mella
it gently reaches everyone;
Male :Aathalinalae kaadhal sei
therefore, make love,
Kadamai pola
as if it were your duty.
Female :Maiyal seiyaamal
Without loving deeply,
Uivathellaam uithaloo
is living truly living at all?
Manathilagida ui ui
To melt the heart,
Maaran kanaaigalai ei ei
shoot Cupid's arrows!
Kan kalanthu mei mei
Locking eyes and uniting body and soul,
Kaadhal seiyada
fall in love, my dear!
Manathilagida ui ui
To melt the heart,
Maaran kanaaigalai ei ei
shoot Cupid's arrows!
Kan kalanthu mei mei
Locking eyes and uniting body and soul,
Kaadhal seiyada
fall in love, my dear!
Maayam seiyum
Doing magic,
Female :I feel it
I feel it,
Love it
love it,
Take me and fly away
take me and fly away.
Mogam sollum
Passion speaks,
Female :Bring me
bring me,
Hold me
hold me,
Help me fly away
help me fly away.
Paarthidatha polakandru
Pretending not to look,
Orakannil paarkum
yet glancing out of the corner of the eye.
Female :Pullarikkum paarvai munbu
Before a glance that gives goosebumps,
Puvi eerppum thorkum
even gravity loses.
Viragathinal thavithavargal
For those suffering in longing,
Vagutha nalvazhi
it is the righteous path laid out.
Female & Male :Vaarthaigal ila mozhi
A language without words.
Manathilagida ui ui
To melt the heart,
Maaran kanaaigalai ei ei
shoot Cupid's arrows!
Kan kalanthu mei mei
Locking eyes and uniting body and soul,
Kaadhal seiyada
fall in love, my dear!
Manathilagida ui ui
To melt the heart,
Maaran kanaaigalai ei ei
shoot Cupid's arrows!
Kan kalanthu mei mei
Locking eyes and uniting body and soul,
Kaadhal seiyada
fall in love, my dear!
Paarvai kenja
As glances beg,
Female :Say it
say it,
Know it
know it,
Love is in your eyes
love is in your eyes.
Thevai solla
Expressing the need,
Female :Believe it
believe it,
See it
see it,
Need to my baby
need to, my baby.
Kaala kaalamaga eriyum
Burning through the ages,
Kaadhal jothi munnae
before the eternal flame of love,
Female :Naalum kolum maarinaalum
even if days and planets change,
Nadappathondru thaanae
only one truth endures.
Unarvugalin kelvikellaam
To all questions posed by feelings,
Unmai bathilithu
this is the true answer;
Ulagu arinthathu ithu
this is what the world knows.
Saadhi madhamenum
To cure the disease
Vyathiyai pokkida
known as caste and religion,
Soothiram sollidum saaramithu
this is the essence that gives the formula:
Kaadhal enappadum ulaga marai ithu..uu..
this global scripture called love.
Saadhi madhamenum
To cure the disease
Vyathiyai pokkida
known as caste and religion,
Soothiram sollidum saaramithu
this is the essence that gives the formula:
Kaadhal enappadum ulaga marai ithu ..uu..
this global scripture called love.
Andavar thottu aandivarai
From the Almighty down to the beggar,
Andum mella
it gently reaches everyone;
Aathalinalae kaadhal sei
therefore, make love,
Kadamai pola
as if it were your duty.
Male & Female :Maiyal seiyaamal
Without loving deeply,
Uivathellaam uithaloo
is living truly living at all?
Manathilagida ui ui
To melt the heart,
Maaran kanaaigalai ei ei
shoot Cupid's arrows!
Kan kalanthu mei mei
Locking eyes and uniting body and soul,
Kaadhal seiyada
fall in love, my dear!
Manathilagida ui ui
To melt the heart,
Maaran kanaaigalai ei ei
shoot Cupid's arrows!
Kan kalanthu mei mei
Locking eyes and uniting body and soul,
Kaadhal seiyada
fall in love, my dear!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Aathalinaal Kaadhal Sei' (or 'Saadhi Madhamenum') from Vishwaroopam 2 is a philosophical and romantic anthem penned by Kamal Haasan with music composed by Ghibran. It positions love as a universal scripture ('Ulaga Marai') and the ultimate remedy for societal afflictions like caste and religious divisions. The lyrics argue that love transcends all social hierarchies—from kings and divine figures down to beggars—and encourages humanity to practice love as a fundamental duty.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Saadhi madhamenum Vyathiyai pokkida”
Caste and religion are metaphorically compared to a disease ('Vyathi') that can only be cured by the formula of love.
Etyukai (Second letter rhyming in Tamil prosody)
“Vyathiyai pokkida / Soothiram sollidum”
The second letters 'th' rhyming across consecutive lines (Vyathiyai / Soothiram).
Classical Allusion / Mythological Reference
“Maaran kanaaigalai ei ei”
'Maaran' refers to Manmatha (Kamadeva/Cupid) in classical Tamil literature, whose arrows ('kanaigal') ignite romantic passion.
Rhyme / Monorhyme
“Manathilagida ui ui / Maaran kanaaigalai ei ei / Kan kalanthu mei mei”
Playful internal chiming words ('ui ui', 'ei ei', 'mei mei') used to accentuate the rhythmic beat.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)
“Pullarikkum paarvai munbu Puvi eerppum thorkum”
Exaggerating the power of a romantic look by stating that gravitational force itself succumbs to a goosebump-inducing glance.
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Trivia
The phrase 'Aathalinalae Kaadhal Sei' references classical Tamil literary traditions where love is treated as an ethical imperative. Written by multi-hyphenate artist Kamal Haasan, the track blends classical Tamil vocabulary with contemporary English pop interludes, arranged by composer Ghibran.
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