Thodangalam Thodaralam
From Kalamadi Kalam · 1977
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- K. Vijaya Baskar
- Details
- Kalamadi Kalam1977
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Thodangalaam thodaralaam | We can begin, we can continue |
| Thodangalaam thodaralaam | We can begin, we can continue |
| Thodangalaam iniya kani idam kidaiththathu | We can begin, the sweet fruit has found its place |
| Thodaralaam iruvar kanavugal paliththathu | We can continue, the dreams of both have come true |
| Mayakkam tharuvathu maalai neram | The evening time brings intoxication |
| Male | |
| Thodangalaam thodaralaam | We can begin, we can continue |
| Thodangalaam iniya kani idam kidaiththathu | We can begin, the sweet fruit has found its place |
| Thodaralaam iruvar kanavugal paliththathu | We can continue, the dreams of both have come true |
| Mayakkam tharuvathu maalai neram | The evening time brings intoxication |
| Male | |
| Kadhal devathai ner vara kandaen | I saw the goddess of love appearing right before me |
| Kodiyum senganiyum | A creeper and a ripe red fruit |
| Pen vadivinil kanndaen | I saw in the form of a woman |
| Aasai naadagam aadida vanthaen | I came to play a play of desire |
| Idaiyum sevvithalum | Her waist and red lips |
| En kaivasam kondaen | I have captured in my hands |
| Male | |
| Koodumpothu kulavum pothum | When gathering together and fondling each other |
| Koodumpothu kulavum pothum | When gathering together and fondling each other |
| Aayiram aayiram anupavangal | Thousands upon thousands of experiences |
| Male | |
| Thodangalaam iniya kani idam kidaiththathu | We can begin, the sweet fruit has found its place |
| Thodaralaam iruvar kanavugal paliththathu | We can continue, the dreams of both have come true |
| Mayakkam tharuvathu maalai neram | The evening time brings intoxication |
| Male | |
| Mullai pookkalim sarangalil ondru | One among the garlands of jasmine flowers |
| Varavum kai thodavum en paakkiyam indru | Her arrival and touching her hand is my fortune today |
| Ellaiyai meeriya bodhaiyil indru | Today in an intoxication that exceeds all limits |
| Urugum en idhayam un tharisanam kandu | My heart melts upon seeing your vision |
| Male | |
| Devan devi leelai kaana | To witness the divine play of the god and goddess |
| Devan devi leelai kaana | To witness the divine play of the god and goddess |
| Kaalamum neramum saathaamae hahaha | Time and circumstance are in our favor, hahaha |
| Male | |
| Thodangalaam iniya kani idam kidaiththathu | We can begin, the sweet fruit has found its place |
| Thodaralaam iruvar kanavugal paliththathu | We can continue, the dreams of both have come true |
| Mayakkam tharuvathu maalai neram | The evening time brings intoxication |
| Thodangalaam thodaralaam | We can begin, we can continue |
தொடங்கலாம் தொடரலாம்
தொடங்கலாம் தொடரலாம்
தொடங்கலாம் இனிய கனி இடம் கிடைத்தது
தொடரலாம் இருவர் கனவுகள் பலித்தது
மயக்கம் தருவது மாலை நேரம்
We can begin, we can continue
We can begin, we can continue
We can begin, the sweet fruit has found its place
We can continue, the dreams of both have come true
The evening time brings intoxication
தொடங்கலாம் தொடரலாம்
தொடங்கலாம் இனிய கனி இடம் கிடைத்தது
தொடரலாம் இருவர் கனவுகள் பலித்தது
மயக்கம் தருவது மாலை நேரம்
We can begin, we can continue
We can begin, the sweet fruit has found its place
We can continue, the dreams of both have come true
The evening time brings intoxication
காதல் தேவதை நேர் வரக் கண்டேன்
கொடியும் செங்கனியும்
பெண் வடிவினில் கண்டேன்
ஆசை நாடகம் ஆடிட வந்தேன்
இடையும் செவ்விதழும்
என் கைவசம் கொண்டேன்
I saw the goddess of love appearing right before me
A creeper and a ripe red fruit
I saw in the form of a woman
I came to play a play of desire
Her waist and red lips
I have captured in my hands
கூடும் போதும் குலவும் போதும்
கூடும் போதும் குலவும் போதும்
ஆயிரம் ஆயிரம் அனுபவங்கள்
When gathering together and fondling each other
When gathering together and fondling each other
Thousands upon thousands of experiences
தொடங்கலாம் இனிய கனி இடம் கிடைத்தது
தொடரலாம் இருவர் கனவுகள் பலித்தது
மயக்கம் தருவது மாலை நேரம்
We can begin, the sweet fruit has found its place
We can continue, the dreams of both have come true
The evening time brings intoxication
முல்லை பூக்களின் சரங்களில் ஒன்று
வரவும் கை தொடவும் என் பாக்கியம் இன்று
எல்லையை மீறிய போதையில் இன்று
உருகும் என் இதயம் உன் தரிசனம் கண்டு
One among the garlands of jasmine flowers
Her arrival and touching her hand is my fortune today
Today in an intoxication that exceeds all limits
My heart melts upon seeing your vision
தேவன் தேவி லீலை காண
தேவன் தேவி லீலை காண
காலமும் நேரமும் சாதகமே ஹஹஹ
To witness the divine play of the god and goddess
To witness the divine play of the god and goddess
Time and circumstance are in our favor, hahaha
தொடங்கலாம் இனிய கனி இடம் கிடைத்தது
தொடரலாம் இருவர் கனவுகள் பலித்தது
மயக்கம் தருவது மாலை நேரம்
தொடங்கலாம் தொடரலாம்.....
We can begin, the sweet fruit has found its place
We can continue, the dreams of both have come true
The evening time brings intoxication
We can begin, we can continue
Thodangalaam thodaralaam
We can begin, we can continue
Thodangalaam thodaralaam
We can begin, we can continue
Thodangalaam iniya kani idam kidaiththathu
We can begin, the sweet fruit has found its place
Thodaralaam iruvar kanavugal paliththathu
We can continue, the dreams of both have come true
Mayakkam tharuvathu maalai neram
The evening time brings intoxication
Thodangalaam thodaralaam
We can begin, we can continue
Thodangalaam iniya kani idam kidaiththathu
We can begin, the sweet fruit has found its place
Thodaralaam iruvar kanavugal paliththathu
We can continue, the dreams of both have come true
Mayakkam tharuvathu maalai neram
The evening time brings intoxication
Kadhal devathai ner vara kandaen
I saw the goddess of love appearing right before me
Kodiyum senganiyum
A creeper and a ripe red fruit
Pen vadivinil kanndaen
I saw in the form of a woman
Aasai naadagam aadida vanthaen
I came to play a play of desire
Idaiyum sevvithalum
Her waist and red lips
En kaivasam kondaen
I have captured in my hands
Koodumpothu kulavum pothum
When gathering together and fondling each other
Koodumpothu kulavum pothum
When gathering together and fondling each other
Aayiram aayiram anupavangal
Thousands upon thousands of experiences
Thodangalaam iniya kani idam kidaiththathu
We can begin, the sweet fruit has found its place
Thodaralaam iruvar kanavugal paliththathu
We can continue, the dreams of both have come true
Mayakkam tharuvathu maalai neram
The evening time brings intoxication
Mullai pookkalim sarangalil ondru
One among the garlands of jasmine flowers
Varavum kai thodavum en paakkiyam indru
Her arrival and touching her hand is my fortune today
Ellaiyai meeriya bodhaiyil indru
Today in an intoxication that exceeds all limits
Urugum en idhayam un tharisanam kandu
My heart melts upon seeing your vision
Devan devi leelai kaana
To witness the divine play of the god and goddess
Devan devi leelai kaana
To witness the divine play of the god and goddess
Kaalamum neramum saathaamae hahaha
Time and circumstance are in our favor, hahaha
Thodangalaam iniya kani idam kidaiththathu
We can begin, the sweet fruit has found its place
Thodaralaam iruvar kanavugal paliththathu
We can continue, the dreams of both have come true
Mayakkam tharuvathu maalai neram
The evening time brings intoxication
Thodangalaam thodaralaam
We can begin, we can continue
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This romantic track sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam expresses the joy and passion of lovers coming together as their long-cherished dreams finally come true. Set in the intoxicating ambiance of the evening, the protagonist views his beloved as a divine goddess and compares her beauty to delicate creepers and ripe fruits. The song vividly portrays intimate affection, emotional melting, and the bliss of togetherness. The protagonist feels deeply fortunate to embrace his lover, declaring that time and circumstance have perfectly aligned to favor their romantic union.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Thodangalaam thodaralaam”
Repetition of initial consonants in 'Thodangalaam' and 'Thodaralaam' creates an inviting rhythmic hook.
Uruvagamm (Metaphor)
“Kodiyum senganiyum”
Describing the woman's figure as a creeper ('Kodiyum') and a red fruit ('Senganiyum') metaphorically highlights her grace and sweetness.
Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Devan devi leelai kaana”
The phrase 'Devan devi leelai kaana' is repeated to accentuate the sacred, elevated nature of their romantic bond.
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Trivia
Composed by K. Vijaya Baskar with lyrics by Vaali for the 1977 movie 'Kalamadi Kalam', this song highlights SPB's signature playful vocal modulations and expressive rendition during the peak 1970s era of Tamil film music.
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