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Vaazhvin Jeevan Kaadhale Sad

From Andhaman Kaidhi · 1952

Lyricist
Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthi
Singer
P. Leela
Music director
G. Govindarajulu Naidu
Details
Andhaman Kaidhi1952

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Vaazhvin jeevan kaadhalaeLove is the soul of life,
Valarum anbin nilaiyaalaeIn this state of ever-growing affection,
Jegameedhilae…ae…ae…In this entire world...
Vaazhvin jeevan kaadhalaeLove is the soul of life,
Valarum anbin nilaiyaalaeIn this state of ever-growing affection,
Jegameedhilae…ae…ae…In this entire world...
Vaazhvin jeevan kaadhalaeLove is the soul of life.
Female
Soozhum inbam yaavumaeAll the happiness that surrounds us,
Mei kaadhalaal undaagumaeIs created by true love.
Soozhum inbam yaavumaeAll the happiness that surrounds us,
Mei kaadhalaal undaagumaeIs created by true love.
Meelaa thunbam moolum ennaalumEternal, inescapable sorrow kindles always,
Kaadhalar pirivaalaeDue to the separation of lovers.
Meelaa thunbam moolum ennaalumEternal, inescapable sorrow kindles always,
Kaadhalar pirivaalae hae…ae…Due to the separation of lovers...
Female
Vaazhvin jeevan kaadhalaeLove is the soul of life,
Valarum anbin nilaiyaalaeIn this state of ever-growing affection,
Jegameedhilae…ae…ae…In this entire world...
Vaazhvin jeevan kaadhalaeLove is the soul of life.
Female
Kan vazhiyaegi karuthinil maeviEntering through the eyes and dwelling in the mind,
Kalandhidum azhiyaa oviyamaeMerging into an immortal portrait.
Kan vazhiyaegi karuthinil maeviEntering through the eyes and dwelling in the mind,
Kalandhidum azhiyaa oviyamaeMerging into an immortal portrait.
Vinnuyar vaanavil mogana kalaiezhilA sky-high rainbow, a mesmerizing artistic beauty,
Vindhai kaaviyamae…ae…ae…A wondrous epic poem...
Vinnuyar vaanavil mogana kalai ezhilA sky-high rainbow, a mesmerizing artistic beauty,
Vindhai kaaviyamae hae…ae…A wondrous epic poem...
Female
Vaazhvin jeevan kaadhalaeLove is the soul of life,
Valarum anbin nilaiyaalaeIn this state of ever-growing affection,
Jegameedhilae…ae…ae…In this entire world...
Vaazhvin jeevan kaadhalaeLove is the soul of life.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Vaazhvin Jeevan Kaadhalae from the 1952 Tamil film Andhaman Kaidhi celebrates love as the core essence of human existence and the ultimate source of true joy in the world. Written by Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthi, the lyrics describe how love enters through the sight, settles into the mind, and transforms into an imperishable piece of art, resembling a majestic rainbow and a grand epic poem. The song also touches upon the tragic side of romantic devotion, noting that while true love brings surrounding happiness, the painful separation of lovers sparks endless and inescapable grief.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Kalandhidum azhiyaa oviyamae

Love is metaphorically framed as an immortal painting (azhiyaa oviyam) and a wondrous epic poem (vindhai kaaviyam) created when vision meets thought.

Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai)

Vinnuyar vaanavil mogana kalaiezhil

Repetition of the initial 'V' sound across 'Vinnuyar', 'Vaanavil', and 'Vindhai' adds rhythmic and poetic beauty.

Visual Imagery

Kan vazhiyaegi karuthinil maevi

Evokes a vivid image of love's journey entering through the eyes ('Kan vazhiyaegi') and permanently residing within thought and mind ('karuthinil maevi').

Antithesis

Meelaa thunbam moolum ennaalum

Juxtaposes the supreme bliss born out of true love ('soozhum inbam') against the eternal sorrow caused by lovers' separation ('meelaa thunbam').

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Trivia

Andhaman Kaidhi (1952) is a classic Tamil drama film starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and P. K. Saraswathi. Originally a successful stage play written by Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthi, it was adapted into film with music jointly composed by G. Ramanathan and K. V. Mahadevan. This particular duet was rendered by C. S. Jayaraman and T. V. Rathinam.

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