- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- P. Jayachandran, T. L. Maharajan, B. Sasirekha, Jency
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Nallathoru Kudumbam
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a joyful romantic duet in which the lovers celebrate their passion and union in harmony with nature. Calling upon the crimson evening sky, golden clouds, and cool breeze to join their celebration, they express how love transforms every single day into a wedding day. The couple playfully speaks of tender teasing, quiet glances, and emotional closeness that feels like sailing a boat upon an ocean of romantic devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Kaadhal kadal meedhu odam vidum naeram”
Comparing love to an ocean ('Kaadhal kadal') and clouds to pure gold ('pon maegamae').
Rhyme / Etukai
“Oodal kalai ingae koodal kalai angae”
The second letter rhyme ('oodal' and 'koodal') creates a rhythmic pairing contrasting playful lover's tiff with romantic union.
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Kaadhal kadal meedhu odam vidum naeram”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'k' in 'Kaadhal kadal' creates a smooth melodic flow.
Hyperbole (Ayaarchollikoodal / Athiyosai)
“Vaanathilae methai ittu”
Exaggerating the setting by asking to make a bed in the sky ('Vaanathilae methai ittu') to emphasize celestial happiness.
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Trivia
This romantic song is composed by Ilaiyaraaja and penned by lyricist Kannadasan for the 1979 film 'Nallathoru Kudumbam', starring Sivaji Ganesan and Vanisri. It is sung by T.M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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