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Lyrics & meaning

Varushathile Oru

From Kalyanikku Kalyanam · 1959

Lyricist
Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Leela, A. P. Komala
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Details
Kalyanikku Kalyanam1959

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kannae kannukkul nadagamaadidumOh my darling, performing a drama inside my eyes,
Pennae innamum naanamaaOh girl, why are you still feeling shy?
Kannae kannukkul nadagamaadidumOh my darling, performing a drama inside my eyes,
Pennae innamum naanamaaOh girl, why are you still feeling shy?
Female
Ennam kalandha pinn ennai pirindhadhumAfter our thoughts merged, leaving me behind
Inbam marandhadhum gnyaayamaaAnd forgetting happiness, is that fair?
Ennam kalandha pinn ennai pirindhadhumAfter our thoughts merged, leaving me behind
Inbam marandhadhum gnyaayamaaAnd forgetting happiness, is that fair?
Male
Unnai pirindha naanSeparated from you, I
Unnaal melindhidumWither away because of you,
Unmai marandhadhum yenammaWhy did you forget this truth, my dear?
Unnai pirindha naanSeparated from you, I
Unnaal melindhidumWither away because of you,
Unmai marandhadhum yenammaWhy did you forget this truth, my dear?
Female
Innal thodarndhadhai ellaam marandhiniForgetting all the troubles that followed us until now,
Endrum perum sugam kaanalaamWe can now experience eternal bliss.
Innal thodarndhadhai ellaam marandhiniForgetting all the troubles that followed us until now,
Endrum perum sugam kaanalaamWe can now experience eternal bliss.
Male
Haaa…aa…aaa…aaaHaaa...aa...aaa...aaa
Female :Ponnum vairamum polaeFemale: Like gold and diamond
InaindhullomWe have joined together,
Pongum magizhchiyil aadalaamLet us dance in overflowing joy!
Female
Haaa…aa…aaa…aaaHaaa...aa...aaa...aaa
Male :Ponnum vairamum polaeMale: Like gold and diamond
InaindhullomWe have joined together,
Pongum magizhchiyil aadalaamLet us dance in overflowing joy!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic song expresses a romantic exchange between lovers overcoming past separation and shyness. The male protagonist lovingly chides his lady for her shyness and recalls the distress of being apart after their souls had already intertwined. He reassures her that past griefs should be put to rest so they can step into a happy future together. In the concluding lines, both lovers celebrate their reunion, comparing their precious and indestructible union to the pairing of gold and diamond, looking forward to a life of boundless joy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

Ponnum vairamum polae

Compares the strength and value of the couple's bond to gold and diamond using the comparative marker 'polae'.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Pennae innamum naanamaa / Inbam marandhadhum gnyaayamaa

The lines end with rhythmic, rhyming musical suffixes 'naanamaa', 'gnyaayamaa', and 'yenamma'.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Ponnum vairamum polae ... Pongum magizhchiyil aadalaam

Matching initial sounds 'Po' in 'Ponnum' and 'Pongum' creates melodic rhythm.

Visual Imagery

Kannae kannukkul nadagamaadidum

The phrase metaphorically depicts the loved one's presence dramatically unfolding inside one's eyes.

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Trivia

Composed by legendary music director G. Ramanathan with lyrics by celebrated poet Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram, this song from 'Kalyanikku Kalyanam' (1959) highlights the effortless lyrical flow and romantic charm typical of 1950s Tamil cinema duets. Pattukkottai's simple yet evocative words combined with TMS and P. Leela's expressive vocals made it an enduring classic.

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