Ilaiyaraaja composes the music for ‘Kavidhai Kelungal Karuvil,’ a timeless piece from the album ‘Punnagai Mannan.’ Vani Jairam and P. Jayachandran lend their voices to this poetic masterpiece. Vairamuthu writes the lyrics, blending dance and music into a sacred ritual.
Released: February 8, 2024
Kavidhai Kelungal Karuvil
Ilaiyaraaja | Vani Jairam • From “Punnagai Mannan”
The wordsmith describes a dance that shakes the world, with lines like, ‘Who planted coral jasmine on a barren rock?’ Ilaiyaraaja’s melody matches the rhythm of the anklets, creating a bond that brings dreams to life. The lyrics mix loneliness with hope, asking if the heart’s riddle will ever be solved.
Kavidhai KelungalListen to the poetry.
Karuvil Pirandhadhu RaagamThe melody was born within the womb.
Nadanam PaarungalWatch the dance.
Idhuvum Oru Vagai YaagamThis too is a kind of ‘sacred ritual’.
Bhoomi Ingu Suttrum MattumAs long as the earth spins here.
Aada Vandhen Enna NattamI’ve come to dance, so what’s the loss?
Odum Megam Nindru PaarthuThe drifting clouds pause to watch.
Kaigal ThattumAnd they clap their hands.
Kavidhai KelungalListen to the poetry.
Karuvil Pirandhadhu RaagamThe melody was born within the womb.
Nadanam PaarungalWatch the dance.
Idhuvum Oru Vagai YaagamThis too is a kind of ‘sacred ritual’.
Netru En PaattuYesterday, my song.
Sruthiyil VilagiyatheSlipped away from the ‘musical pitch’.
Paadhai SollaamalWithout showing me the path.
Vidhiyum VilagiyatheEven fate drifted away.
Kaalam Neram SeravillaiThe time and moment didn’t align.
Kaadhal Regai Kaiyil IllaiThe love line isn’t on my palm.
Saaga Ponnen SaagavillaiI sought death, but didn’t die.
Moochu Undu VaazhavillaiI have breath, but I’m not alive.
Vai Thirandhen Vaarthai IllaiI opened my mouth, but found no words.
Kan Thirandhen Paarvai IllaiI opened my eyes, but saw nothing.
Thanimaiye Ilamayin SodhanaiLoneliness is the trial of youth.
Puriyuma Ival Manam Idhu VidukadhaiWill you understand? This heart is a riddle.
Kavidhai KelungalListen to the poetry.
Karuvil Pirandhadhu RaagamThe melody was born within the womb.
Kavidhai KelungalListen to the poetry.
Nadanam PaarungalWatch the dance.
Om Thadeem ThadeemOm Thadeem Thadeem.
Paadhangal PadaAs my feet tap out the rhythm.
Jagam NadungaThe world trembles.
En Paadhangal AdaAs my feet perform the dance.
Parai Meethu Pavala MalligaiWho planted coral jasmine on a barren rock?
Padhiyam PottadhuaaruWho grafted it there?
Odum Neeril Kaadhal KadidhamA love letter on running water.
Ezhudhivittadhu YaaruWho wrote it?
Aduppu Kootti Avicha NellaiThe boiled paddy meant for the stove.
Vidhaithu Vittadhu YaaruWho sowed it in the field?
Alaiyil Irundhu Ulaiyil VizhundhuFalling from the waves into a boiling pot.
Thudi Thudikkidhu MeenuThe fish writhes in agony.
Ival Kanavugal NanavaagaFor her dreams to become reality.
Marupadi Oru UravuA bond forms once again.
Salangaigal Pudhu Isai PaadaAs anklets sing a new melody.
Vidiyattum Indha IravuLet this night finally dawn.
Kizhakku VelichamLet the light from the East.
Iruttai KizhikkattumTear through the darkness.
Iravin Mudivil Kanavu PalikkattumAt the night’s end, let the dream bear fruit.
Irundu Kidakkum Manamum VelukkattumLet the darkened heart find light.
Om Thadeem ThadeemOm Thadeem Thadeem.
Paadhangal PadaAs my feet tap out the rhythm.
Jagam Nadunga En Paadhangal AdaThe world trembles as my feet perform the dance.
Om Thadeem ThadeemOm Thadeem Thadeem.
Paadhangal PadaAs my feet tap out the rhythm.
Jagam Nadunga En Paadhangal AdaThe world trembles as my feet perform the dance.
Looking for the ‘Kavidhai Kelungal Karuvil’ lyrics translation? It showcases the beauty of Tamil poetry and music. The song, featuring Vani Jairam and P. Jayachandran, is a tribute to dance and melody.
