P. Susheela delivers ‘Velalavu Kangal’ from ‘Pasamum Nesamum,’ a track capturing playful frustration. Kannadasan penned the lyrics, and S. Vedhachalam composed the music. The song presents a woman chiding a man blind to her obvious charm.
Velalavu Kangal
P. Susheela • From “Pasamum Nesamum”
What is the meaning of Velalavu Kangal Lyrics from Pasamum Nesamum?
Kannadasan describes women with “eyes like a measure” and “hair like a quarter-measure.” Susheela directly labels the man a “Komali,” meaning clown, for his romantic ineptitude. She questions why he does not understand her advances.
Velalavu KangalEyes with a perfect ‘measure’ of beauty,
Velalavu Kangal Kal Alavu KoondhalEyes with a perfect ‘measure’ of beauty, hair with a ‘quarter-measure’ of lushness,
Velalavu Kangal Kal Alavu KoondhalEyes with a perfect ‘measure’ of beauty, hair with a ‘quarter-measure’ of lushness,
Nool Alavu Chinna IdaiAnd a waist as slender as a thread.
Kondavargal PengalThese are the women who possess such features.
Kolamayil Pola Avar Odivarum BodhuWhen they come running like graceful peacocks,
Komali Pol Avarai Parpavar NeengalYou’re the one who sees them as merely clowns.
Komali KomaliClown, clown!
Komali Neeyoru KomaliClown, you’re truly a clown.
Komali Neeyoru KomaliClown, you’re truly a clown.
Velalavu Kangal Kal Alavu KoondhalEyes with a perfect ‘measure’ of beauty, hair with a ‘quarter-measure’ of lushness,
Nool Alavu Chinna IdaiAnd a waist as slender as a thread.
Kondavargal PengalThese are the women who possess such features.
Kolamayil Pola Avar Odivarum BodhuWhen they come running like graceful peacocks,
Verum Komali PolAs merely a clown,
Avarai Parpavar NeengalYou’re the one who sees them like that.
Komali Neeyoru KomaliClown, you’re truly a clown.
Komali Neeyoru KomaliClown, you’re truly a clown.
Sevvaiyil Muthuthira Padivarum TheniThe bee that settles on ripe, red lips.
Sendhazhai Malarpola Thenoorum MeniA body that oozes honey like a red lotus flower.
Kannara Kanda Manam Kadhale PazhagumA heart that’s seen with its own eyes will learn to love.
Kannara Kanda Manam Kadhale PazhagumA heart that’s seen with its own eyes will learn to love.
Andha KalaiyennaWhat kind of art is that?
Andha Kalaiyenna Kalaiyendru Sollava MudiyumCan one possibly describe what kind of art that is?
Komali Neeyoru KomaliClown, you’re truly a clown.
Komali Neeyoru KomaliClown, you’re truly a clown.
Vavendru Solla Oru Varthaiya IllaiIsn’t there a word just to say ‘come’?
Mangai Nan Sonnalum Theriyave IllaiEven when I, a maiden, say it, he just doesn’t seem to get it.
Kaithottu Vilaiyada Theriyadha PillaiHe’s like a child who doesn’t know how to play by touching hands.
Kaithottu Vilaiyada Theriyadha PillaiHe’s like a child who doesn’t know how to play by touching hands.
Ivar KallagaHe stands there like a stone.
Ivar Kallaga Nirkkirar Puriyave IllaiHe just stands there like a stone, not understanding anything.
Komali Neeyoru KomaliClown, you’re truly a clown.
Komali Neeyoru KomaliClown, you’re truly a clown.
Paruvangal Vandhadhum Thanaga MalarumWhen the right season arrives, things naturally blossom.
Parkkindra Porul Ellam Kadhala PuriyumEverything you look at will seem like love.
Parkkirar Parkkirar Kannale MeendumHe just keeps looking, looking with his eyes again.
Parkkirar Parkkirar Kannale MeendumHe just keeps looking, looking with his eyes again.
Idhai PalliyileShould this be taught in school?
Idhai Palliyile Marubadiyum Padikkava VendumDo we really have to learn this again in school?
Komali Neeyoru KomaliClown, you’re truly a clown.
Komali Neeyoru KomaliClown, you’re truly a clown.
Velalavu Kangal Kal Alavu KoondhalEyes with a perfect ‘measure’ of beauty, hair with a ‘quarter-measure’ of lushness,
Nool Alavu Chinna IdaiAnd a waist as slender as a thread.
Kondavargal PengalThese are the women who possess such features.
Kolamayil Pola Avar Odivarum BodhuWhen they come running like graceful peacocks,
Verum Komali PolAs merely a clown,
Avarai Parpavar NeengalYou’re the one who sees them like that.
Komali Neeyoru KomaliClown, you’re truly a clown.
Komali Neeyoru KomaliClown, you’re truly a clown.
Velalavu Kangal Music Video
P. Susheela’s performance uses wit to highlight universal romantic exasperation. The ‘Velalavu Kangal’ lyrics meaning asks if basic romantic cues require formal schooling. The album ‘Pasamum Nesamum’ offers a comedic yet poignant lament about a suitor’s lack of perception.