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Lyrics & meaning

Vizhiyil Pudhu Kavithai

From Theertha Karaiyinile · 1987

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
K. S. Chithra, Mano
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Theertha Karaiyinile1987

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vizhiyil pudhu kavidhai padithaen hoI read a new poem in your eyes, ho
Idhazhil oru amudham kudithaen hoI drank nectar from your lips, ho
Tholil unai anaithaen sugathil udal nanaithaenI held you on my shoulders, drenching my body in bliss
Tholil unai anaithaen sugathil udal nanaithaenI held you on my shoulders, drenching my body in bliss
Maalai varum naalai ninaithaenI thought of the day when the wedding garland arrives
Malarum kodithaenI am a blossoming vine
Female
Vizhiyil pudhu kavidhai padithaen hoI read a new poem in your eyes, ho
Idhazhil oru amudham kudithaen hoI drank nectar from your lips, ho
Tholil unai anaithaen sugathil udal nanaithaenI held you on my shoulders, drenching my body in bliss
Tholil unai anaithaen sugathil udal nanaithaenI held you on my shoulders, drenching my body in bliss
Maalai varum naalai ninaithaenI thought of the day when the wedding garland arrives
Malarum kodithaenI am a blossoming vine
Female
Vizhiyil pudhu kavidhai padithaen hoI read a new poem in your eyes, ho
Idhazhil oru amudham kudithaenI drank nectar from your lips
Chorus
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Dum dumdudum dum(Rhythmic vocalization: Dum dumdudum dum)
Male
Angingenaadhu… haa…aa… aa…Not here or there... haa...aa... aa...
Haa…aaa…. aa…Haa...aaa.... aa...
AngingenaadhuNot just here or there
Engum un ennangal ennai vidaadhuEverywhere, thoughts of you will not leave me
Mangai thodaadhuWithout touching the maiden
Pongaadhu en ullam bodhai varaadhuMy heart will not overflow, and ecstasy won't arrive
Thaalaattu paadi thayangaamal koodiSinging a lullaby, uniting without hesitation
Thaai endru thaedi thamizh paadi aadiSeeking like a mother, dancing while singing Tamil
Male
KannaeOh my sweetheart
Female :Un kanavu varaFemale: For your dream to come
Male :PennaeMale: Oh maiden
Female :Un ninaivu varaFemale: For thoughts of you to come
Male :KaadhalMale: Love
Female :Pon uravu varaFemale: For a golden relationship to arrive
Male :KaiyilMale: In my hands
Female :Un varavu varaFemale: For your arrival to come
Male :Piriyaamalae irundhuMale: Remaining without ever parting
Oru virundhu sugam arundhuFeasting upon joyful pleasures
Chorus
Mmm… mm… mmm… mmm…(Humming: Mmm... mm... mmm... mmm...)
Mmm… mm… mmm… mmm…(Humming: Mmm... mm... mmm... mmm...)
Female
Vizhiyil pudhu kavidhai padithaen hoI read a new poem in your eyes, ho
Idhazhil oru amudham kudithaen hoI drank nectar from your lips, ho
Tholil unai anaithaen sugathil udal nanaithaenI held you on my shoulders, drenching my body in bliss
Tholil unai anaithaen sugathil udal nanaithaenI held you on my shoulders, drenching my body in bliss
Maalai varum naalai ninaithaenI thought of the day when the wedding garland arrives
Malarum kodithaenI am a blossoming vine
Female
Vizhiyil pudhu kavidhai padithaen hoI read a new poem in your eyes, ho
Idhazhil oru amudham kudithaenI drank nectar from your lips
Female
Kannan varaadhu….Without Lord Krishna coming...
Aaa… aaa… haaAaa... aaa... haa
Kannan varaadhuWithout Lord Krishna coming
Kalyaana pen indru inbam peraadhuThe bride today will know no joy
Thookkam varaadhuSleep will not come
Tholodu nee saerkka yekkam varaadhuWithout you embracing me close, yearning won't cease
Yedaana dhaegam ezhudhaadha baagamA gorgeous physique, an unwritten chapter
Thaedaadha mogamAn unsought passion
Thirai pottu pogumWill slip away behind a veil
Female
KalloorumSweet nectar oozes
Male :Idhazh irundhunMale: Though lips are present
Female :UnnaadhuFemale: Without savoring
Male :Oru virundhuMale: A grand feast
Female :KannaaFemale: Oh Krishna
Male :En arugirundhuMale: By staying near me
Female :Thara vendumFemale: You must give
Male :ThirumarundhuMale: The divine cure
Female :Poovodu thaan irukkumFemale: It abides right within the flower
Thaenodu thaenaagaLike honey blending into honey
Male
Vizhiyil pudhu kavidhai padithaen hoI read a new poem in your eyes, ho
Idhazhil oru amudham kudithaen hoI drank nectar from your lips, ho
Female :Tholil unai anaithaen sugathil udal nanaithaenFemale: I held you on my shoulders, drenching my body in bliss
Male :Tholil unai anaithaen sugathil udal nanaithaenMale: I held you on my shoulders, drenching my body in bliss
Female :Maalai varum naalai ninaithaenFemale: I thought of the day when the wedding garland arrives
Malarum kodithaenI am a blossoming vine
Male
Vizhiyil pudhu kavidhai padithaen hoI read a new poem in your eyes, ho
Female :Idhazhil oru amudham kudithaenFemale: I drank nectar from your lips
Chorus
Mmm… mm… mmm… mmm…(Humming: Mmm... mm... mmm... mmm...)
Mmm… mm… mmm… mmm…(Humming: Mmm... mm... mmm... mmm...)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Vizhiyil Pudhu Kavidhai' from 'Theertha Karaiyinile' (1987) is a romantic duet capturing the intimate emotions and intense longing of two lovers anticipating their union. Through lyrical imagery of reading poetry in the eyes, drinking nectar from the lips, and metaphorically linking the bride's waiting to devotion towards Lord Krishna, the song builds a deeply romantic and sensual atmosphere.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Vizhiyil pudhu kavidhai padithaen ho

Compares looking into the lover's eyes to reading a new, beautiful poem.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi Ani)

Idhazhil oru amudham kudithaen ho

Exaggerates sweet kisses as drinking 'amudham' (divine nectar of immortality).

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Vizhiyil pudhu kavidhai padithaen / Idhazhil oru amudham kudithaen

Rhyming of the second consonant sound 'zhi' / 'dha' across consecutive lines.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Un kanavu vara / Un ninaivu vara / Pon uravu vara

Repeated line endings with the word 'vara', establishing a melodic cadence.

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Trivia

Theertha Karaiyinile (1987) stars Prabhu and Rupini in lead roles. The film's soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Gangai Amaran. This song features popular vocal renditions by S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki.

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