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Valarvathu Kannukku

From Thozhilali · 1964

Lyricist
Aalangudi Somu
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Thozhilali
Movie release year
1964
Lyrics added on
9 Oct 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Valarvadhu kannukku theriyallae
Kodi valarudhu
Malarvadhu nenjukku puriyallae
Kaadhal malarudhu
Valarvadhu kannukku theriyallae
Kodi valarudhu
Malarvadhu nenjukku puriyallae
Kaadhal malarudhu
Malaiyil nadhigal pirakkum
Adhu kadalil sendrae kalakkum
Manadhil aasaigal surakkum
Andha mayakkam uravai valarkkum
Valarvadhu kannukku theriyallae
Kodi valarudhu
Malarvadhu nenjukku puriyallae
Kaadhal malarudhu
Paravaikku veedhi vaanam
Indha paavaikku veedhi naanam
Uravukku veedhi ullam
Adhan uyarvukku veedhi ennam
Valarvadhu kannukku theriyallae
Kodi valarudhu
Malarvadhu nenjukku puriyallae
Kaadhal malarudhu
Idhazho narunthaen kinnam
Adhan ezhilai koottudhu kannam
Ilamai theettiya vannam
Idhu umakkae kidaippadhu thinnam
Lalalla lovelovelove lovelove…love
Ahhahhahhaa…hahhaa
Ahhahhahhaa…hahhaa Hahahhaa… haa
Male :Valarvadhu kannukku theriyallae
Kodi valarudhu
Female :Lalalallaa Lallaa Lalalallaa Laalallaa
Male :Malarvadhu nenjukku puriyallae
Kaadhal malarudhu
You cannot see it grow with your eyes,
yet the vine is growing.
The heart cannot tell how it blooms,
yet love is blossoming.
You cannot see it grow with your eyes,
yet the vine is growing.
The heart cannot tell how it blooms,
yet love is blossoming.
Rivers are born in the mountains,
and flow to merge into the sea.
Desires well up within the heart,
and that sweet enchantment deepens our bond.
You cannot see it grow with your eyes,
yet the vine is growing.
The heart cannot tell how it blooms,
yet love is blossoming.
The open sky is the pathway for a bird,
and modest shyness is the path for this young woman.
The heart is the pathway for love,
and noble thoughts are the path to its greatness.
You cannot see it grow with your eyes,
yet the vine is growing.
The heart cannot tell how it blooms,
yet love is blossoming.
Your lips are a cup of sweet honey,
and your cheeks only add to their beauty.
Painted in the vibrant colors of youth,
it is certain to belong to you alone.
La la la, love love love, love love… love
Aah ha ha… ha
Aah ha ha… ha ha ha… ha
Male: You cannot see it grow with your eyes,
the vine is growing.
Female: La la la la, la la, la la la la, la la
Male: The heart cannot tell how it blooms,
love is blossoming.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Valarvadhu kannukku theriyallae from the movie Thozhilali (1964) is a classic romantic duet that celebrates the gentle, imperceptible blossoming of love. The song draws beautiful parallels to nature: just as a growing vine subtly expands without being seen moment by moment, or rivers naturally flow from the mountains to merge into the vast sea, love quietly blossoms within two hearts and deepens into a sweet bond.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Idhazho narunthaen kinnam”

Idhazho narunthaen kinnam compares the lips directly to a cup filled with fragrant honey.

Initial Rhyme (Edhugai)

“Valarvadhu kannukku theriyallae / Malarvadhu nenjukku puriyallae”

The second letter rhyme between Valarvadhu and Malarvadhu creates a pleasing lyrical cadence at the opening of the verse.

End Rhyme (Iyaibu)

“Malaiyil nadhigal pirakkum... Andha mayakkam uravai valarkkum”

Matching suffix sounds in pirakkum, kalakkum, surakkum, and valarkkum establish a cohesive rhythmic structure.

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Trivia

This romantic track is from the 1964 M. G. Ramachandran and K. R. Vijaya starrer Thozhilali, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan and lyrics written by Aalangudi Somu. It was rendered by legendary playback singers T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.

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