Kangalil Aadidum Lyrics Meaning: Tenali Raman | P. Bhanumathi

P. Bhanumathi performs ‘Kangalil Aadidum’ from the film Tenali Raman. Lyricist Kannadasan and composers Vishwanathan Ramamoorthy craft a classical melody advocating for present joys over material wealth. The song addresses an emperor through philosophical verses set to courtly music.

Kangalil Aadidum

P. Bhanumathi • From “Tenali Raman”

Lyricist

Kannadasan

Composer

Vishwanathan Ramamoorthy

Tenali Raman’s Kangalil Aadidum Tamil Lyrics English Meaning

Kannadasan questions deep contemplation in short life spans. He contrasts fading desires for gold with enduring needs for love’s breath. Bhanumathi’s delivery frames youthful affection as life’s ultimate wealth.

InterleavedOriginalTranslation

Kangalil Aadidum Penmaiyin NaadagamThe drama of womanly grace dances in the eyes.

Kaanaadhu Vaazhvaedhu Paaraalum BaadhushaHow can an emperor who rules the world live without seeing this?

Kannamirandum Minnidum AnnamShe’s a swan with cheeks that shine,

Ungalin Sondham RaajaShe’s yours to claim, my King.

Kannamirandum Minnidum AnnamShe’s a swan with cheeks that shine,

Ungalin Sondham RaajaShe’s yours to claim, my King.

Alaipaayum KangalMy wandering eyes,

Angum Ingum ThedudhaeThey’re searching here and there.

Dhinamum Ullaasam KondaadaMy heart yearns for daily joy,

Ullam NaadudhaeIt’s seeking celebration.

Alaipaayum KangalMy wandering eyes,

Angum Ingum ThedudhaeThey’re searching here and there.

Dhinamum Ullaasam KondaadaMy heart yearns for daily joy,

Ullam NaadudhaeIt’s seeking celebration.

Inbam Thaenallavaa O O O OJoy is like honey, isn’t it? O O O O.

Silakaala Vaazhvile Sindhanai YaenoWhy so much deep thought in this short life?

Paruvm Veenaanaal Meendum VaraadhuIf your youth is wasted, it won’t come back again.

Meendum VaraadhuIt won’t come back again.

Ponn Porul AasaiThe desire for gold and material things,

Orunaal PogumIt’ll fade away one day.

Kanniyarin Aasai Swasadham AagumBut the longing for a young woman’s love becomes as vital as breath itself.

Ponn Porul AasaiThe desire for gold and material things,

Orunaal PogumIt’ll fade away one day.

Kanniyarin Aasai Swasadham AagumBut the longing for a young woman’s love becomes as vital as breath itself.

Ilam Pennaal ThondrumThe pleasure found in a young woman,

Sugamae Selvam BaadhushaThat’s the real wealth, ‘Baadhusha’ ’emperor’.

Dhinamum Ullaasam KondaadaMy heart yearns for daily joy,

Ullam NaadudhaeIt’s seeking celebration.

Alaipaayum KangalMy wandering eyes,

Angum Ingum ThedudhaeThey’re searching here and there.

Dhinamum Ullaasam KondaadaMy heart yearns for daily joy,

Ullam NaadudhaeIt’s seeking celebration.

Inbam Thaenallavaa O O O OJoy is like honey, isn’t it? O O O O.

Kaanbavai YaavumEverything we see,

Kanavugal YaavumAnd all our dreams,

Kaadhal KondaadumThe time we spend celebrating love,

Kaalam PonnaagumThat time becomes pure gold.

Kaanbavai YaavumEverything we see,

Kanavugal YaavumAnd all our dreams,

Kaadhal KondaadumThe time we spend celebrating love,

Kaalam PonnaagumThat time becomes pure gold.

Kadai Kannaalae IngaeLook at the pleasure right here,

Sugamae Paarum BaadhushaWith just a glance from the corner of her eye, ‘Baadhusha’ ’emperor’.

Manamae Maaraadhu Vaadaadhu RojaaHer heart won’t change, and this rose won’t wither.

Dhinamum Ullaasam KondaadaMy heart yearns for daily joy,

Ullam NaadudhaeIt’s seeking celebration.

Alaipaayum KangalMy wandering eyes,

Angum Ingum ThedudhaeThey’re searching here and there.

Dhinamum Ullaasam KondaadaMy heart yearns for daily joy,

Ullam NaadudhaeIt’s seeking celebration.

Inbam Thaenallavaa O O O OJoy is like honey, isn’t it? O O O O.