Athikaai Kaai Lyrics
From the movie Bale Pandiya
Athikaai Kaai Song Lyrics is the track from Bale Pandiya Tamil Film – 1962, Starring Sivaji Ganesan, Devika, K. Balaji, M. R. Radha, Santhiya. This song was sung by டி.எம். சௌந்தரராஜன். The music was composed by Viswanathan Ramamoorthy. Lyrics works penned by Lyricist Not Known.
Track Credits & Star Cast
Music & Lyrics
Singers
Star Cast
Athikaai Kaai kaai aalankaai
Vennilavae ithikaai Kaayadhae ennai pol
Pennallavo
Nee Ennai pol pennallavo
Athikaai Kaai kaai aalankaai
Vennilavae ithikaai Kaayadhae en uyirum
Neeyallavo
En uyirum Neeyallavo athikaai
Kaai kaai aalankaai Vennilavae
{ Kannikaai Aasaikaai kaadhal
Konda paavaikaai Angae kaai avaraikaai
Mangai endhan kovaikaai } (2)
Maathulankaai Aanalum en ullankaai
Aagumo ennai nee Kayadhae en uyirum neeyallavo
Ithikaai Kaayadhae ennai pol
Pennallavo
{ Iravukaai Uravukaai yengum
Indha ezhaikaai
Neeyum Kaai nithamum
Kaai neril nirkum ivalai kaai } (2)
Uruvankaai Aanalum paruvankaai
Aagumo ennai nee Kaayadhae ennuyirum nee allavo
Male & Female : Athikaai Kaai kaai aalankaai
Vennilavae ithikaai Kaayadhae en uyirum
Neeyallavo
Male & Female :
{ Elakaai Vaasanai pol engal
Ullam vaazhakaai
Saathikaai Pettagam pol thanimai
Inbam kaniyakaai } (2)
Sonnathellam Vilangayo thoothuvazhangai
Vennila ennai nee kaayadhae Ennuyirum nee allavo
Male & Female : Athikaai Kaai kaai aalankaai
Vennilavae ithikaai Kaayadhae en uyirum
Neeyallavo
Male & Female :
{ Ullamellam Milagayo ovvoru
Per suraikaayo Vellarikaai kilarnthadhu
Pol vennilavae sirithaayo } (2)
Kothaienai Kaayadhae kotravanaikaai
Vennila iruvaraum kaayadhae Thanimayilenkaai vennila
Male & Female : Athikaai Kaai kaai aalankaai
Vennilavae ithikaai Kaayadhae en uyirum
Neeyallavo
Male & Female :
Song Meaning & Analysis
This classic Tamil song from the 1962 film 'Bale Pandiya' is a delightful romantic duet, rich with playful wordplay and metaphors centered around various fruits and vegetables. The central theme revolves around the lovers addressing the moon, personifying it as a woman, and imploring it not to cause them suffering or separation. The word "kaai" is ingeniously used throughout, meaning both 'fruit/vegetable' and 'to suffer' or 'to make suffer/wither'. The lyrics express longing, desire, and the yearning for togetherness, using everyday imagery of produce to convey deep emotional sentiments in a lighthearted yet poignant manner.
The song captures the innocence and charm of early Tamil cinema romance. The protagonists playfully question the moon's empathy, asking if it, being a 'woman' or 'their life', would inflict such pain. They use fruits like fig, banyan, pomegranate, cardamom, nutmeg, chili, and cucumber to describe their feelings, their hearts, and their hopes for a blossoming relationship. It's a poetic plea for the moon to be a messenger of love and not an agent of loneliness, reflecting the sweet agony and joy of young love.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Athikaai Kaai?
Athikaai Kaai is sung by டி.எம். சௌந்தரராஜன்.
Which movie is Athikaai Kaai from?
The song Athikaai Kaai is featured in the movie Bale Pandiya.
Who wrote the lyrics for Athikaai Kaai?
The lyrics for Athikaai Kaai were written by Lyricist Not Known with music composed by Viswanathan Ramamoorthy.
Is English translation available for Athikaai Kaai lyrics?
Yes! Athikaai Kaai lyrics from Bale Pandiya include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Athikaai Kaai lyrics?
This classic Tamil song from the 1962 film 'Bale Pandiya' is a delightful romantic duet, rich with playful wordplay and metaphors centered around various fruits and vegetables. The central theme revolves around the lovers addressing the moon, personifying it as a woman, and imploring it not to cause them suffering or separation. The word "kaai" is ingeniously used throughout, meaning both 'fruit/vegetable' and 'to suffer' or 'to make suffer/wither'. The lyrics express longing, desire, and the yearning for togetherness, using everyday imagery of produce to convey deep emotional sentiments in a lighthearted yet poignant manner. The song captures the innocence and charm of early Tamil cinema romance. The protagonists playfully question the moon's empathy, asking if it, being a 'woman' or 'their life', would inflict such pain. They use fruits like fig, banyan, pomegranate, cardamom, nutmeg, chili, and cucumber to describe their feelings, their hearts, and their hopes for a blossoming relationship. It's a poetic plea for the moon to be a messenger of love and not an agent of loneliness, reflecting the sweet agony and joy of young love.
Song Details
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