Vizhigale Kanigale Thirunal
From Madras Vathiyar · 1984
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Madras Vathiyar1984
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Vizhigalae kanigalae | Oh eyes, sweet as fruits |
| Thirunaal idhuthaan | Today is the festive day |
| Ilaaiyin nirakudam | An overflowing vessel of youth |
| Inainthathu irumanam | Two hearts have joined as one |
| Pudhu vagai arimugam | A novel kind of introduction |
| Manathukku sugam tharum | That brings sweet comfort to the mind |
| Male | |
| Vizhigalae | Oh eyes |
| Female :Lalallala | Female: La la la la |
| Male :Kanigalae | Male: Sweet as fruits |
| Female :Lalallala | Female: La la la la |
| Male | |
| Thirunaal idhuthaan | Today is the festive day |
| Ilamaiyin niraikudam | An overflowing vessel of youth |
| Inainthathu iru manam | Two hearts have joined as one |
| Pudhu vagai arimugam | A novel kind of introduction |
| Manathukku sugam tharum | That brings sweet comfort to the mind |
| Female | |
| …………… | |
| Male | |
| Maalai ilaveyil solai manikkuyil | In the mild evening sun, like a sweet cuckoo in the grove |
| Ragasiya mozhigalil navarasa kalaigalai | Through secret whispers, the arts of nine emotions |
| Arinthida azhaikkirathae | It calls out to be understood |
| Maalai ilaveyil solai manikkuyil | In the mild evening sun, like a sweet cuckoo in the grove |
| Ragasiya mozhigalil navarasa kalaigalai | Through secret whispers, the arts of nine emotions |
| Arinthida azhaikkirathae | It calls out to be understood |
| Male | |
| Nesam enum valai | The net named affection |
| Viriththidum pesum uyir silai | A speaking living sculpture spreading it wide |
| Sirikkaiyil alaiyaai ezhunthae | Rising like a wave when smiling |
| Kudaiyaai virinthae | Opening up like an umbrella |
| Parakkuthu vaalipa paravai | The bird of youth takes flight |
| Male | |
| Vizhigalae kanigalae | Oh eyes, sweet as fruits |
| Thirunaal idhuthaan | Today is the festive day |
| Ilaaiyin nirakudam | An overflowing vessel of youth |
| Inainthathu irumanam | Two hearts have joined as one |
| Pudhu vagai arimugam | A novel kind of introduction |
| Manathukku sugam tharum | That brings sweet comfort to the mind |
| Female | |
| …………… | |
| Male | |
| Aadum pudhu nilaa kadhal tharum kalaa | A dancing new moon, an art that bestows love |
| Irupathu vayathukku azhagiya kanavukku | For twenty years of age, for beautiful dreams |
| Ezhuthiya mugavuraiyae | It is the written prelude |
| Aadum pudhu nilaa kadhal tharum kalaa | A dancing new moon, an art that bestows love |
| Irupathu vayathukku azhagiya kanavukku | For twenty years of age, for beautiful dreams |
| Ezhuthiya mugavuraiyae | It is the written prelude |
| Male | |
| Kadhal nadhikkarai | On the riverbank of love |
| Adhai iru kaigal thodumvarai | Until two hands come to touch it |
| Imai enum kadhavo dhinamum | The doors called eyelids everyday |
| Thiranthae irukkum | Will stay wide open |
| Pudhu vidha mayakkaththil thavikkum | Longing in a new kind of romantic trance |
| Male | |
| Vizhigalae | Oh eyes |
| Female :Lalallala | Female: La la la la |
| Male :Kanigalae | Male: Sweet as fruits |
| Female :Lalallala | Female: La la la la |
| Male | |
| Thirunaal idhuthaan | Today is the festive day |
| Ilamaiyin niraikudam | An overflowing vessel of youth |
| Inainthathu iru manam | Two hearts have joined as one |
| Pudhu vagai arimugam | A novel kind of introduction |
| Manathukku sugam tharum | That brings sweet comfort to the mind |
| Pudhu vagai arimugam | A novel kind of introduction |
| Manathukku sugam tharum | That brings sweet comfort to the mind |
விழிகளே கனிகளே
திருநாள் இதுதான்
இளமையின் நிறைக்குடம்
இணைந்தது இரு மனம்
புது வகை அறிமுகம்
மனதுக்கு சுகம் தரும்
Oh eyes, sweet as fruits
Today is the festive day
An overflowing vessel of youth
Two hearts have joined as one
A novel kind of introduction
That brings sweet comfort to the mind
விழிகளே
லலல்லலா
கனிகளே
லலல்லலா
Oh eyes
Female: La la la la
Male: Sweet as fruits
Female: La la la la
திருநாள் இதுதான்
இளமையின் நிறைக்குடம்
இணைந்தது இரு மனம்
புது வகை அறிமுகம்
மனதுக்கு சுகம் தரும்
Today is the festive day
An overflowing vessel of youth
Two hearts have joined as one
A novel kind of introduction
That brings sweet comfort to the mind
..............................
மாலை இளவெயில் சோலை மணிக்குயில்
ரகசிய மொழிகளில் நவரச கலைகளை
அறிந்திட அழைக்கிறதே
மாலை இளவெயில் சோலை மணிக்குயில்
ரகசிய மொழிகளில் நவரச கலைகளை
அறிந்திட அழைக்கிறதே
In the mild evening sun, like a sweet cuckoo in the grove
Through secret whispers, the arts of nine emotions
It calls out to be understood
In the mild evening sun, like a sweet cuckoo in the grove
Through secret whispers, the arts of nine emotions
It calls out to be understood
நேசம் எனும் வலை
விரித்திடும் பேசும் உயிர்ச்சிலை
சிரிக்கையில் அலையாய் எழுந்தே
குடையாய் விரிந்தே
பறக்குது வாலிப பறவை
The net named affection
A speaking living sculpture spreading it wide
Rising like a wave when smiling
Opening up like an umbrella
The bird of youth takes flight
விழிகளே கனிகளே
திருநாள் இதுதான்
இளமையின் நிறைக்குடம்
இணைந்தது இரு மனம்
புது வகை அறிமுகம்
மனதுக்கு சுகம் தரும்
Oh eyes, sweet as fruits
Today is the festive day
An overflowing vessel of youth
Two hearts have joined as one
A novel kind of introduction
That brings sweet comfort to the mind
..............................
ஆடும் புது நிலா காதல் தரும் கலா
இருபது வயதுக்கு அழகிய கனவுக்கு
எழுதிய முகவுரையே
ஆடும் புது நிலா காதல் தரும் கலா
இருபது வயதுக்கு அழகிய கனவுக்கு
எழுதிய முகவுரையே
A dancing new moon, an art that bestows love
For twenty years of age, for beautiful dreams
It is the written prelude
A dancing new moon, an art that bestows love
For twenty years of age, for beautiful dreams
It is the written prelude
காதல் நதிக்கரை
அதை இரு கைகள் தொடும்வரை
இமை எனும் கதவோ தினமும்
திறந்தே இருக்கும்
புது வித மயக்கத்தில் தவிக்கும்
On the riverbank of love
Until two hands come to touch it
The doors called eyelids everyday
Will stay wide open
Longing in a new kind of romantic trance
விழிகளே
லலல்லலா
கனிகளே
லலல்லலா
Oh eyes
Female: La la la la
Male: Sweet as fruits
Female: La la la la
திருநாள் இதுதான்
இளமையின் நிறைக்குடம்
இணைந்தது இரு மனம்
புது வகை அறிமுகம்
மனதுக்கு சுகம் தரும்
புது வகை அறிமுகம்
மனதுக்கு சுகம் தரும்
Today is the festive day
An overflowing vessel of youth
Two hearts have joined as one
A novel kind of introduction
That brings sweet comfort to the mind
A novel kind of introduction
That brings sweet comfort to the mind
Vizhigalae kanigalae
Oh eyes, sweet as fruits
Thirunaal idhuthaan
Today is the festive day
Ilaaiyin nirakudam
An overflowing vessel of youth
Inainthathu irumanam
Two hearts have joined as one
Pudhu vagai arimugam
A novel kind of introduction
Manathukku sugam tharum
That brings sweet comfort to the mind
Vizhigalae
Oh eyes
Female :Lalallala
Female: La la la la
Male :Kanigalae
Male: Sweet as fruits
Female :Lalallala
Female: La la la la
Thirunaal idhuthaan
Today is the festive day
Ilamaiyin niraikudam
An overflowing vessel of youth
Inainthathu iru manam
Two hearts have joined as one
Pudhu vagai arimugam
A novel kind of introduction
Manathukku sugam tharum
That brings sweet comfort to the mind
……………
Maalai ilaveyil solai manikkuyil
In the mild evening sun, like a sweet cuckoo in the grove
Ragasiya mozhigalil navarasa kalaigalai
Through secret whispers, the arts of nine emotions
Arinthida azhaikkirathae
It calls out to be understood
Maalai ilaveyil solai manikkuyil
In the mild evening sun, like a sweet cuckoo in the grove
Ragasiya mozhigalil navarasa kalaigalai
Through secret whispers, the arts of nine emotions
Arinthida azhaikkirathae
It calls out to be understood
Nesam enum valai
The net named affection
Viriththidum pesum uyir silai
A speaking living sculpture spreading it wide
Sirikkaiyil alaiyaai ezhunthae
Rising like a wave when smiling
Kudaiyaai virinthae
Opening up like an umbrella
Parakkuthu vaalipa paravai
The bird of youth takes flight
Vizhigalae kanigalae
Oh eyes, sweet as fruits
Thirunaal idhuthaan
Today is the festive day
Ilaaiyin nirakudam
An overflowing vessel of youth
Inainthathu irumanam
Two hearts have joined as one
Pudhu vagai arimugam
A novel kind of introduction
Manathukku sugam tharum
That brings sweet comfort to the mind
……………
Aadum pudhu nilaa kadhal tharum kalaa
A dancing new moon, an art that bestows love
Irupathu vayathukku azhagiya kanavukku
For twenty years of age, for beautiful dreams
Ezhuthiya mugavuraiyae
It is the written prelude
Aadum pudhu nilaa kadhal tharum kalaa
A dancing new moon, an art that bestows love
Irupathu vayathukku azhagiya kanavukku
For twenty years of age, for beautiful dreams
Ezhuthiya mugavuraiyae
It is the written prelude
Kadhal nadhikkarai
On the riverbank of love
Adhai iru kaigal thodumvarai
Until two hands come to touch it
Imai enum kadhavo dhinamum
The doors called eyelids everyday
Thiranthae irukkum
Will stay wide open
Pudhu vidha mayakkaththil thavikkum
Longing in a new kind of romantic trance
Vizhigalae
Oh eyes
Female :Lalallala
Female: La la la la
Male :Kanigalae
Male: Sweet as fruits
Female :Lalallala
Female: La la la la
Thirunaal idhuthaan
Today is the festive day
Ilamaiyin niraikudam
An overflowing vessel of youth
Inainthathu iru manam
Two hearts have joined as one
Pudhu vagai arimugam
A novel kind of introduction
Manathukku sugam tharum
That brings sweet comfort to the mind
Pudhu vagai arimugam
A novel kind of introduction
Manathukku sugam tharum
That brings sweet comfort to the mind
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Vizhigalae Kanigalae' from the 1984 film 'Madras Vathiyar' is a romantic melody that celebrates the joy and excitement of newfound love. The lyrics paint a picture of youth as a pot overflowing with life ('ilamaiyin niraikudam') and frame the union of two lovers as a festive celebration. Through imagery of nature—mild evening light, cuckoo birds in groves, waves rising with laughter—it illustrates how love awakens deep emotions and new perspectives in young hearts. The song captures the sweet anticipation of romance at twenty, describing youth's dreams as a newly written preface to a life of love. With metaphors of eyelids as doors staying open in expectation and affection as a gentle net, the track evokes a sense of poetic longing, euphoric bliss, and mutual admiration between the couple.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Ilamaiyin niraikudam”
Youth is poetically compared to an overflowing pot (niraikudam) filled with vitality and beauty.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Nesam enum valai”
Love/affection is metaphorically described as a net ('valai') spread by the beloved.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Imai enum kadhavo”
Eyelids are metaphorically depicted as doors ('kadhavu') that stay open in longing.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Aadum pudhu nilaa kadhal tharum kalaa”
Rhyming words 'nilaa' and 'kalaa' at the middle/end of the phrase create a musical rhythm.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Maalai ilaveyil solai manikkuyil”
Repetition of gentle consonant sounds across the line creates euphonic rhythm.
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Trivia
'Vizhigalae Kanigalae' features music composed by the famous duo Shankar–Ganesh, known for their prolific work in Tamil cinema during the 1970s and 1980s. The song is rendered by renowned playback singer P. Jayachandran, whose expressive vocals perfectly capture the romantic essence of Vaali's evocative lyrics.
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