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Sundarangiyai Paar

From Kadan Vangi Kalyanam · 1958

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singers
Seerkazhi Govindarajan, A. M. Raja, P. Leela
Music director
S. Rajeswara Rao
Details
Kadan Vangi Kalyanam1958

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Sundharangiyai paarthadhinaalaeJust by looking at a beautiful woman,
Sila paer maname seruvadhaenWhy do some people's minds join together?
Sila paer guname maaruvadhaenWhy do some people's characters change?
Sundharangiyai paarthadhinaalaeJust by looking at a beautiful woman,
Sila paer maname seruvadhaenWhy do some people's minds join together?
Sila paer guname maaruvadhaenWhy do some people's characters change?
Male
Paruvamum azhagum panamum niraindhavalA woman blessed with youth, beauty, and wealth,
Paarinil kidaippadhu aridhaamaeIs rare to find in this world.
Paruvamum azhagum panamum niraindhavalA woman blessed with youth, beauty, and wealth,
Paarinil kidaippadhu aridhaamaeIs rare to find in this world.
Paingili veridam parandhidumoo endraFearing whether the young parrot will fly elsewhere,
Bayathaale manam yengidumaeThe heart languishes in fear.
Female
Sundharangiyai paarthadhinaalaeJust by looking at a beautiful woman,
Sila paer maname seruvadhaenWhy do some people's minds join together?
Sila paer guname maaruvadhaenWhy do some people's characters change?
Male
Idhayamaevidum kaadhal geethameThe song of love that fills the heart,
Madhuramaagavae kanindhidudhaeRipens sweetly.
Idhayamaevidum kaadhal geethameThe song of love that fills the heart,
Madhuramaagavae kanindhidudhaeRipens sweetly.
Pudhumai kaanavae ragasiyam paesumWhispering secrets to experience novelty,
Punnagai vadhanam kavarndhidudhaeThe smiling face captivates the soul.
Female
Kaadhal sodhanaiyil kalandhadhinaaleBy entering the trial of love,
Sila per paravasam adaivadhum yenWhy do some people become ecstatic?
Sila per kalavaram adaivadhum yenWhy do some people become agitated?
Male
Kanniyin arugil anniyan irundhaalIf a stranger stands near the maiden,
Kavalaiyinaal manam vegaadhaWon't the mind burn with worry?
Kanniyin arugil anniyan irundhaalIf a stranger stands near the maiden,
Kavalaiyinaal manam vegaadhaWon't the mind burn with worry?
Kaadhal pottiyil vetri kaanum varaiUntil achieving victory in the contest of love,
Kanavilum kalavaram aagaadhaWon't there be turmoil even in dreams?
Female
Kaadhal sodhanaiyil kalandhadhinaaleBy entering the trial of love,
Sila per paravasam adaivadhum yenWhy do some people become ecstatic?
Sila per kalavaram adaivadhum yenWhy do some people become agitated?
Male
Kokila kaanathin inimaiyinaalaeDue to the sweetness of the cuckoo's song,
Kulavidavae ini thonaadhooWon't the desire to mingle arise now?
Kokila kaanathin inimaiyinaalaeDue to the sweetness of the cuckoo's song,
Kulavidavae ini thonaadhooWon't the desire to mingle arise now?
Koriya varam tharum kaadhal deviyaiOn seeing the goddess of love who grants requested boons,
Kandaal paraavsamaagaadhaWon't one become rapturous?
Male
Sundharangiyai paarthadhinaalaeJust by looking at a beautiful woman,
Sila paer maname seruvadhaenWhy do some people's minds join together?
Sila paer guname maaruvadhaenWhy do some people's characters change?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from the 1958 film 'Kadan Vangi Kalyanam' explores the psychological and emotional impacts of love and beauty on different individuals. It delves into the duality of romantic attraction, questioning why the sight of a beautiful woman brings joy and unity to some while inducing jealousy, insecurity, and anxiety in others. Through poetic imagery, the song portrays love as a mixture of bliss and trials, highlighting the restlessness felt until true love is won.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

Paruvamum azhagum panamum niraindhaval / Paarinil kidaippadhu aridhaamae

The repetition of the 'Pa' sound at the beginning of words creates a musical rhythm across lines.

Iyaibu (Rhyme / Refrain)

Sila paer maname seruvadhaen / Sila paer guname maaruvadhaen

Matching line endings '-vaen' and '-yen' create rhetorical rhythm and emphasis on philosophical questioning.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Paingili veridam parandhidumoo endra

The beloved maiden is metaphorically compared to a green parrot ('Paingili') and a goddess of love ('Kaadhal Devi').

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Trivia

'Kadan Vangi Kalyanam' (1958) was produced by the iconic Vijaya Vauhini Studios and directed by L. V. Prasad, with music composed by master musician S. Rajeswara Rao. The song brings together legendary vocalists Seerkazhi Govindarajan, A. M. Raja, and P. Leela in a witty, lighthearted romantic commentary track.

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