Kalaiye Jegam Lyrics Translation — Mangayar Ullam Mangatha Selvam | Ghantasala

Ghantasala voices an artist’s anguish in ‘Kalaiye Jegam’ from the album ‘Mangayar Ullam Mangatha Selvam’. Lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiya Dass and composer P. Aadhinarayana Rao frame a somber lament. The track examines society’s celebration of art alongside neglect of creators.

Kalaiye Jegam Lyrics Translation — Mangayar Ullam Mangatha Selvam | Ghantasala

Kalaiye Jegam

Ghantasala • From “Mangayar Ullam Mangatha Selvam”

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiya Dass
Composer
P. Aadhinarayana Rao

Kalaiye Jegam Lyrics Translation (from “Mangayar Ullam Mangatha Selvam”)

Thanjai N. Ramaiya Dass questions why artists face hardship despite being cultural guardians. Ghantasala sings about Tamil wisdom lacking royal recognition. The lyrics demand a cataclysmic end to this injustice.

Kalaiye Jegam Pugazh JeevakalaiyeArt, you’re the life-giving art that the world praises.
Kalainjanin Vaazhvil Yenindha NilaiyeWhy must an artist face such a state in life?
Kalainjanum Ulagil Kaavalan AndroIsn’t the artist a guardian of this world?
Kalaiye KalaiyeOh art, oh art.
Arivu Sudaraaga Valar ThamizhthaayeMother Tamil, you grow as a radiant flame of knowledge,
Arasan Mun IdamillaiyeBut there’s no place for you before the King.
Andha Avaiyil UnakkidamillaiyeThere’s no room for you in that royal assembly.
Paedhai Kalainjanin Vaedhanai PaaraaiLook at the agony of this simple artist.
Pralayamae Kondu VaaraaiBring forth the ‘pralaya’ ‘cataclysmic end’.
Pralayamae Kondu VaaraaiLet a total destruction begin.
Kalaiye KalaiyeOh art, oh art.
Kalaiye KalaiyeOh art, oh art.
KalaiyeOh art.
Kalaiye KalaiyeOh art, oh art.

Kalaiye Jegam Music Video

A plea for recognizing creators underpins the ‘Kalaiye Jegam’ lyrics translation. Ghantasala’s vocal delivery amplifies the disconnect between artistic value and artist survival. This Tamil song maps societal contradictions through structured despair.