- Lyricist
- Then Mozhi
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Kangalal Kaithu Sei
- Movie release year
- 2003
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Aug 2018
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Yedho maa…
Chorus :Aama
Male :Yedho maadhiri
Polae enna
Chorus :Enna
Male :Vazhiyillaiya
Yedho maa…
Chorus :Aama
Male :Yedho maadhiri
Polae enna
Chorus :Enna
Male :Mudiyalaiya
{Kanavula ivadhaan
Sillunu pattaa
Kaadhalai ivadhaan
Sullunu suttaa} (2)
{Theekuruviyaai thaenkaniyinai
Theekaigalil theenchuvaiyena
Thee pozhudhinil
Theendugiraai thandhiranae} (2)
Poo mandhira
Thee thoondugiraai
Theeyinai thee nadhiyinil
Thedugiraai thandhiraa….aa
Theekuruviyaai thaenkaniyinai
Theekaigalil theenchuvaiyena
Thee pozhudhinil
Theendugiraai thandhiranae
Theekuruviyaai thaenkaniyinai
Theekaigalil theenchuvaiyena
Thee pozhudhinil
Theendugiraai
Nandhitha poo mandhira
Thee thoondugiraai
Theeyinai thee nadhiyinil
Thedugiraai nandhithaa….aaa
Yedho maa…
Chorus :Aama
Male :Yedho maadhiri
Polae enna
Chorus :Enna
Male :Vazhiyillaiya
Chorus :Enna enna
Sillidava sikkidava
Kirangidava kirukkidava
Kai thodu thandhiraa
Adi yaal udalilae
Vaal idaiyilae
Nuzhaiya maraiyaadha
Viraithidu nandhithaa
Idai ora moondraam piraiyae
Muththam yendhi vaa vaa
Imai ora thooval siraiyae
Thuyil thookki poa poa
Theekuruviyaai thaenkaniyinai
Theekaigalil theenchuvaiyena
Male :Theekuruviyaai thaenkaniyinai
Theekaigalil theenchuvaiyena
Female :Thee pozhudhinil
Theendugiraai
Nandhitha poo mandhira
Thee thoondugiraai
Theeyinai thee nadhiyinil
Thedugiraai nandhithaa….aaa
Yedho maa…
Chorus :Aama
Male :Yedho maadhiri
Polae enna
Chorus :Enna
Male :Vazhiyillaiya
Yedho maa…
Chorus :Aama
Male :Yedho maadhiri
Polae enna
Chorus :Enna
Male :Mudiyalaiya
Hey idai thodava
Isaithidava suvaithidava
Sedhukkidava sollidu nandhitha
Kaaladiyila paal nilavadhu
Paniya padaraadha
Thedidu thandhira
Mazhai nera kaatrae kaatrae
Manam thinna vaa vaa
Kudai ora ootrae ootrae
Gunam solli thaa thaa
{Theekuruviyaai thaenkaniyinai
Theekaigalil theenchuvaiyena
Thee pozhudhinil
Theendugiraai thandhiranae} (2)
Poo mandhira
Thee thoondugiraai
Theeyinai thee nadhiyinil
Thedugiraai thandhiraa….aa
Aaaa….aaa…..aaa…..aaa….aaa…
Aaa…aaa….aaa….aa….aaa…aaa…
Yedho maa…
Chorus :Aama
Male :Yedho maadhiri
Polae enna
Chorus :Enna
Male :Vazhiyillaiya
Yedho maa…
Chorus :Aama
Male :Yedho maadhiri
Polae enna
Chorus :Enna
Male :Mudiyalaiya
Aaaa….aaa…..aaa…..aaa….aaa…
Male :Kanavula ivadhaan
Sillunu pattaa
Kaadhalai ivadhaan
Yedho maa…
Chorus :Aama
Male :Yedho maadhiri
Polae enna
Chorus :Enna
Male :Vazhiyillaiya
Yedho maa…
Chorus :Aama
Male :Yedho maadhiri
Polae enna
Chorus :Enna
Male :Mudiyalaiya
Kanavula ivadhaan
Sillunu pattaa
Kaadhalai ivadhaan
Sullunu suttaa
Something like...
Chorus: Yeah
Male: In a strange kind of way...
Like, what?
Chorus: What?
Male: Is there no way out?
Something like...
Chorus: Yeah
Male: In a strange kind of way...
Like, what?
Chorus: What?
Male: Can't take it anymore?
In my dream, she was the one
who touched me with a cool chill,
she was the one who stung my love
with a sharp, burning spark.
Like a bird of fire to a sweet fruit,
like a delicious taste in fiery hands,
at this fiery hour,
you touch me, oh clever magician!
A magical flower's
fire you kindle,
and for fire in a river of fire,
you search, oh Thanthiran...
Like a bird of fire to a sweet fruit,
like a delicious taste in fiery hands,
at this fiery hour,
you touch me, oh clever magician!
Like a bird of fire to a sweet fruit,
like a delicious taste in fiery hands,
at this fiery hour,
you touch,
Nandhitha, a magical flower's
fire you kindle,
and for fire in a river of fire,
you search, oh Nandhitha...
Something like...
Chorus: Yeah
Male: In a strange kind of way...
Like, what?
Chorus: What?
Male: Is there no way out?
Chorus: What, what?
Shall I shiver? Shall I get trapped?
Shall I swoon? Shall I go crazy?
Touch me with your hand, Thanthiran!
Into my body,
at my slender waist,
enter without hiding away,
hurry, Nandhitha!
Oh crescent moon at the curve of the waist,
come bringing a kiss, come, come!
Oh feathery cage beside the eyelids,
steal away sleep, go, go!
Like a bird of fire to a sweet fruit,
like a delicious taste in fiery hands,
Male: Like a bird of fire to a sweet fruit,
like a delicious taste in fiery hands,
Female: At this fiery hour,
you touch me...
Nandhitha, a magical flower's
fire you kindle,
and for fire in a river of fire,
you search, oh Nandhitha...
Something like...
Chorus: Yeah
Male: In a strange kind of way...
Like, what?
Chorus: What?
Male: Is there no way out?
Something like...
Chorus: Yeah
Male: In a strange kind of way...
Like, what?
Chorus: What?
Male: Can't take it anymore?
Hey, shall I touch your waist?
Shall I play it like music? Shall I taste it?
Shall I sculpt you? Tell me, Nandhitha!
At your feet, like milk-white moonlight,
before the mist settles,
search for it, Thanthiran!
Oh breeze of the rainy hour,
come devour my heart, come, come!
Oh fountain at the umbrella's edge,
teach me your nature, give, give!
Like a bird of fire to a sweet fruit,
like a delicious taste in fiery hands,
at this fiery hour,
you touch me, oh clever magician!
A magical flower's
fire you kindle,
and for fire in a river of fire,
you search, oh Thanthiran...
Aaaa... aa... aa... aa... aa...
Aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aa...
Something like...
Chorus: Yeah
Male: In a strange kind of way...
Like, what?
Chorus: What?
Male: Is there no way out?
Something like...
Chorus: Yeah
Male: In a strange kind of way...
Like, what?
Chorus: What?
Male: Can't take it anymore?
Aaaa... aa... aa... aa... aa...
Male: In my dream, she was the one
who touched me with a cool chill,
she was the one who...
Something like...
Chorus: Yeah
Male: In a strange kind of way...
Like, what?
Chorus: What?
Male: Is there no way out?
Something like...
Chorus: Yeah
Male: In a strange kind of way...
Like, what?
Chorus: What?
Male: Can't take it anymore?
In my dream, she was the one
who touched me with a cool chill,
she was the one who stung my love
with a sharp, burning spark.
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This seductive song from 'Kangalal Kaithu Sei' explores the paradoxical and mesmerizing journey of romantic desire. It paints love as a force that simultaneously offers soothing coolness ('Sillunu') and intense, burning warmth ('Sullunu'). The lyrics evoke a hypnotic world filled with magical imagery, comparing the lovers to clever illusionists ('Thandhiranae'), firebirds ('Theekuruvi'), and sweet nectar fruits, lost in a metaphorical 'river of fire'. Interspersed with playful back-and-forth dialogue ('Yedho maadhiri', 'Enna'), the track captures the surreal feeling of being completely overwhelmed by passion and intimacy, where dreams blur with reality under the spell of romantic enchantment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Alliteration (Thoduppu / Monai)
“Theekuruviyaai thaenkaniyinai / Theekaigalil theenchuvaiyena”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Th' across consecutive words creates a rhythmic and mystical cadence.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Theeyinai thee nadhiyinil”
Passion and longing are metaphorically equated to a river made of fire ('thee nadhiyinil').
Onomatopoeia & Oxymoron (Erattai Kilavi & Muran)
“Sillunu pattaa / Sullunu suttaa”
The words 'Sillunu' (cool touch) and 'Sullunu' (scorching burn) contrast contrasting physical sensations vividly through sound echo.
Did you know?
Trivia
The music for 'Kangalal Kaithu Sei' (2003) was composed by A.R. Rahman and directed by veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja. The album is notable for its avant-garde electro-acoustic arrangements and sensual vocal stylings.
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