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Un Kaadhal Irundhal Podhum Reprise

From Kavalai Vendam · 2016

Lyricist
Ko Sesha
Singer
Shashaa Tirupati
Music director
Leon James
Details
Kavalai Vendam2016

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Enna thedi vandhuComing in search of me
Nenjil thaavuraLeaping into my heart
Unnaal neram ninnu pochaeTime stood still because of you
Unnoda anaippalaBecause of your embrace
Onnum thonalaI can feel/think of nothing
Konjam thala suthi pochaeMy head spun a little
Female
Oru parvaiyilaeIn a single glance
Uyir ponadhadaMy life left me, oh dear
UnkoodadhanOnly with you
Vittu pogadhaeDo not leave me
Naan vaazhndhidaFor me to live
Female
Un kaadhal irundhalIf your love is there
Podhum podhum podhumIt is enough, enough, enough
Un kaadhal irundhalIf your love is there
Podhum podhum podhumIt is enough, enough, enough
Un kaadhal irundhal podhum…ooo…If your love is there, it is enough... ooo...
Podhum…..podhum…..Enough.....enough.....
Female
En kaal rendum vazhithedaAs my two feet lost their way
Un vaasal vandhenI came to your doorstep
Adhu yen endru theriyaamalWithout knowing why
ThadumarinenI faltered/stumbled
Female
Vesham podavendaamNo need to wear a mask/pretend
Endru en nenjam dhaanIs what my heart
Solgindradhae..Tells me..
Female
Yen aagayam boologamWhy, the sky and the earth
Ellamae needhanEverything is just you
Un moochodu moochagaBreath merged with breath
Naan seravaShall I join with you?
Female
Vellai kagitham naanI am a white paper
Kaviyam aanenoDid I become epic poetry?
Unnai paarthadhalJust by looking at you
Female
Naan ennidam thorkirenI lose to myself
Theeyena therindhum ketkirenEven knowing it is fire, I ask for it
Kan vizhithida parkirenI try to open my eyes
Nan theeradha kanavondrilIn an endless dream
Dhaan tholaigirenI am getting lost
Female
Un kaadhal irundhalIf your love is there
Podhum podhum podhumIt is enough, enough, enough
Un kaadhal irundhalIf your love is there
Podhum podhum podhumIt is enough, enough, enough
Un kaadhal irundhal podhum…ooo…If your love is there, it is enough... ooo...
Podhum…..podhum…Enough.....enough...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Un Kaadhal Irundhal' expresses the overwhelming depth of affection and emotional surrender felt by a lover. The protagonist feels completely transformed by love—describing how time stops, their mind goes blank, and their very existence feels tied to the presence of their partner. Through beautiful imagery, the lyrics convey that love gives life purpose, turning an empty sheet of paper into poetry. Ultimately, the protagonist declares that having the partner's love is more than enough to navigate all of life's uncertainties.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Vellai kagitham naan / Kaviyam aaneno

Compares oneself to a blank white paper ('Vellai kagitham') that turns into a beautiful epic poem ('Kaviyam') upon meeting the lover.

Hyperbole

Unnaal neram ninnu pochae / Oru parvaiyilae uyir ponadhada

Exaggerates the impact of love by claiming time stood still and that life left the body at a single glance.

Anaphora / Repetition

Podhum podhum podhum

Repeats 'Podhum' (It is enough) to emphasize complete emotional contentment and fulfillment.

Paradox / Metaphor

Theeyena therindhum ketkiren

Describing love as a fire that one seeks despite knowing it burns ('Theeyena therindhum ketkiren').

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Trivia

The song 'Un Kaadhal Irundhal' from the 2016 movie 'Kavalai Vendam' was composed by Leon James and written by lyricist Ko Sesha. It gained widespread popularity for its soulful acoustic melody and expressive vocal renditions.

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