T.M. Soundarajan, P. Susheela, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, and K. Jamauna Rani voice ‘Azhaikindren Deva’ from the album ‘Niraikudam.’ Lyricist Kannadasan and composer V. Kumar shape this lament witnessing love and justice decay.
Azhaikindren Deva
P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan • From “Niraikudam”
Azhaikindren Deva Lyrics Translation P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan | Niraikudam
Kannadasan contrasts fruit-colored lips with money placed before eyes. The lyrics describe righteousness crumbling under wealth’s influence. Vocalists deliver direct observations about cultural erosion.
Deva Deva DevaDivine One, Divine One, Divine One.
Azhaikkindren DevaI am calling You, Divine One.
Arul Seivaai DevaPlease grant me Your grace, Divine One.
Ulagai Kaana Ninaithaen DevaI wished to see the world, Divine One.
Andha Udhavikkae Unai Azhaithaen DevaI called You for help with only that, Divine One.
Kaadhalum Kaanalaam Kalaiyum KaanalaamWe can see love, and we can see art.
Dharmamum KaanalaamWe can see righteousness too.
Kaadhal Kalai Dharmmam Selvathaal SeeralinthaLove, art, and justice have decayed because of wealth.
Kaatchiyum Kaanalaam VaaCome, let us witness that sight too.
Idho Paar Thooimaiyaana KaadhalLook here, at this pure love.
Kangalin Bashaiyil ThuvanguvadhuIt begins in the language of the eyes.
Kani Vanna Idhazhgalil MayanguvadhuIt gets entranced by fruit-colored lips.
Kangalin Bashaiyil ThuvanguvadhuIt begins in the language of the eyes.
Kani Vanna Idhazhgalil MayanguvadhuIt gets entranced by fruit-colored lips.
Utchi Mudhal Paadham VaraiFrom the crown of the head to the feet,
Muthamittu MuthamittuKissing and kissing again,
Ulagathai Marappadhu KaadhalForgetting the world is what love is.
Inbam Uyirgalai Ninaippadhu KaadhalThinking of joyful souls is what love is.
Kaadhalai Selvam PaduthumWealth monetizes love,
Vaedhanaiyai PaarLook at that agony.
Kannu Mela Kanna Vechi Kaasai Munne VechiWith eyes fixed on eyes, and money placed in front,
Kannu Mela Kanna Vechi Kaasai Munne VechiWith eyes fixed on eyes, and money placed in front,
Kanni Ennai Aada Vechi PaaraiyaaLook, they made a maiden like me dance.
Kanni Ennai Aada Vechi PaaraiyaaLook, they made a maiden like me dance.
Kammalanindhoru Sundhari VandhaaloIf a beautiful woman wearing earrings comes,
Sundhari VandhaaloIf a beauty comes,
Kaalamarindhu Ungalai Kandaalo KandaaloIf she sees you at the right time, if she sees you,
Pannum Bharathamum Panbodu InaindhaThe music and dance that were united with culture,
Kalaiyai Paaru PennaeLook at that art now, woman.
Nadanam AadinaarShe danced,
Veghu NaagareegamagavaeVery fashionably,
Kanaga Sabaiyil Aanandha Nadanam AadinaarShe danced a joyful dance in the ‘Golden Hall’.
Pakkam Vaa Thottu PaarCome close, touch and see.
Patharai Mathu Thangam Polae OdavaShall I run like pure twenty-four karat gold?
LalalalaLa la la la.
Ettu Per ThottaalumEven if eight people touch it,
Kattu Vidamal Thullum Katti KarumbhuThis piece of sugarcane jumps without losing its bond.
Adhisayama Idhu Ragasiayama IdhilIs this a wonder? Is there a secret in this?
Aadai Thaan Enna AvasiyamaAre clothes even necessary?
Ragaragama Dhinam Pudhuvidhama IdhaiColorfully, in new ways every day,
Anubavikkaavidil Sugam VarumaIf you don’t experience this, will pleasure come?
Irundhaal Panju MethaiIf you have it, a cotton mattress.
Illaavittal ThinnaiyilaeIf not, on the porch.
Iravu Poganum Kaariyam AagnumThe night must pass, the business must be done.
Idaiyodu Valai PoduCast a net with your waist.
Un Kaiyil Ulla Kaasai PoduPut down the money in your hand.
Ulagam Idhu Dhaan Arindhu KondenI have realized that this is the world.
Dharmathai Nee Ariya VaithaaiYou made me understand righteousness.
Deva Deva DevaDivine One, Divine One, Divine One.
Vaishnava Janatho Thaenae Kahiyae JeCall him a true devotee of Vishnu,
Peedapraayi JanaereWho knows the pain of others.
Vaishnava JanathoA true devotee of Vishnu.
Maanida Dharmam KulaindhadhammaHuman righteousness has collapsed.
Manidhanin Veriyattam ValarthathammaMan’s fanatical frenzy has grown.
Pana Veriyum Ina Veriyum AadudhammaMoney madness and caste madness are dancing.
Panpaadu Seer Kulaindhu PonadhammaCulture has completely fallen into ruin.
Azhaikindren Deva Music Video
Disillusionment with materialism defines this Tamil song’s core message. Listeners seeking ‘Azhaikindren Deva’ lyrics translation find a stark examination of moral collapse.