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Lyrics & meaning

Vizhi Deepam Unai Thedum

From Kadaikan Parvai · 1986

Lyricist
Udhayanan
Singers
P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
V. S. Narasimhan
Details
Kadaikan Parvai1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Vizhi dheepam unai thedumThe lamp of my eyes searches for you
Pudhu raagam manam paadumMy heart sings a new melody
Sangeetha medai dheiveega jaadaiA musical stage with a divine grace
Female
Vizhi dheepam unai thedumThe lamp of my eyes searches for you
Pudhu raagam manam paadumMy heart sings a new melody
Sangeetha medai dheiveega jaadaiA musical stage with a divine grace
Vizhi dheepam unai thedumThe lamp of my eyes searches for you
Pudhu raagam manam paadumMy heart sings a new melody
Male
Un paadal kettu thendral ilang kaattruHearing your song, the gentle breeze and soft air
Urasum thazhuvum dhinanthorum….mmmm…..Brushes and embraces every single day... mmmm...
Un paadal kettu thendral ilang kaattruHearing your song, the gentle breeze and soft air
Urasum thazhuvum dhinanthorum….mmmm…..Brushes and embraces every single day... mmmm...
Female
Poovaana enthan nenjamMy flower-like heart
Ennaalum unthan sonthamBelongs to you forever
Poovaana enthan nenjamMy flower-like heart
Ennaalum unthan sonthamBelongs to you forever
Kadaikkann paarvai pesaathoWon't a glance from the corner of your eyes speak?
Female
Vizhi dheepam unai thedumThe lamp of my eyes searches for you
Pudhu raagam manam paadumMy heart sings a new melody
Sangeetha medai dheiveega jaadaiA musical stage with a divine grace
Vizhi dheepam unai thedumThe lamp of my eyes searches for you
Pudhu raagam manam paadumMy heart sings a new melody
Female
Aanantha vellam pongi varum neramWhen a flood of joy overflows
Adadaa idhu pol sugam yaedhuAha, what pleasure can compare to this?
Aanantha vellam pongi varum neramWhen a flood of joy overflows
Adadaa idhu pol sugam yaedhuAha, what pleasure can compare to this?
Male
Santhosa maalai pottuAdorning a garland of happiness
Sangeetha veenai meettuStrumming the musical veena
Santhosa maalai pottuAdorning a garland of happiness
Sangeetha veenai meettuStrumming the musical veena
Idhayam kanavil neenthaatho….oooo….Won't the heart swim in dreams? ...oooo...
Female
Vizhi dheepam unai thedumThe lamp of my eyes searches for you
Pudhu raagam manam paadumMy heart sings a new melody
Sangeetha medai dheiveega jaadaiA musical stage with a divine grace
Male
Vizhi dheepam unai thedumThe lamp of my eyes searches for you
Pudhu raagam manam paadumMy heart sings a new melody
Sangeetha medai dheiveega jaadaiA musical stage with a divine grace

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Vizhi Dheepam Unai Thedum is a soulful romantic duet from the movie Kadaikan Parvai (1986). The song conveys the deep emotional connection and spiritual affection between lovers through musical metaphors. The lyrics depict the lover's eyes as lamps searching for their soulmate, while the heart continuously composes new melodies of love upon feeling their presence.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagham)

Vizhi dheepam unai thedum

Vizhi dheepam compares the eyes to a lit lamp that searches for love.

Metaphor (Uruvagham)

Poovaana enthan nenjam

Poovaana enthan nenjam compares a soft, affectionate heart to a delicate flower.

Metaphor (Uruvagham)

Aanantha vellam pongi varum neram

Aanantha vellam compares overflowing joy to a surging river flood.

Alliteration (Moonaai)

Santhosa maalai pottu / Sangeetha veenai meettu

Repetition of the 'Sa' consonant sound in Santhosa and Sangeetha creates musical rhythm.

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Trivia

The song's music was composed by V. S. Narasimhan, a acclaimed classical violinist and composer celebrated for introducing sophisticated chamber orchestra arrangements into South Indian film music during the 1980s.

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