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Lyrics & meaning

Aayiram Vaanavil

From Vallamai Tharayo · 2008

Lyricist: Pa. Vijay
Singer: Chinmayi
Music director: Bharathwaj
Movie name: Vallamai Tharayo
Movie release year: 2008
Lyrics added on: 6 Mar 2019

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation

Aayiram vaanavil aayiram thoranam

Naanae naana

Aayiram aadalum aayiram paadalum

Naanae naana

Pudhu mazhaiya pudhu veyila

Naanae naana

Pudhu malara pudhu nirama

Naanae naana

Ini kavalai eppodhum illai

Pudhu siragu aagaayam ellai

Dhinam dhinamae sandhosham dhaanae

Pudhu vidiyal en dhesam dhaanae

Vaanambaadi naan

Pudhumai pennae naan

Vaanambaadi naan

Pudhumai pennae naan

Aayiram vaanavil aayiram thoranam

Naanae naana

Aayiram aadalum aayiram paadalum

Naanae naana

Naanae thedum mugam

Naanae paadum sugam

Naanae kaanum nanavu

Vaanam bhoomi ini

Endhan thozhi ena

Naalum serndhu varuven

Kaal thadam kaal thadamaai

Aaaaaa….aaa….aaa….haaa….aa….aa….aa…

Naan enai naan enai thodarvenae

Podhum podhum ini

Endhan vaazhvu thani

Sandhoshangal kodi

Aayiram vaanavil aayiram thoranam

Naanae naana

Aayiram aadalum aayiram paadalum

Naanae naana

Naanae endhan kudai

Naanae thandha varam

Naanae sondha velicham

Illai veru sirai

Solven nooru murai

Naanae seiyum ulagam

Punnagai siragaalae

Naan ini naan ini parappenae

Innum enna solla

Naalai undu vella

Vaazhum vaazhkkai enakkae

Aayiram vaanavil aayiram thoranam

Naanae naana

Aayiram aadalum aayiram paadalum

Naanae naana

Pudhu mazhaiya pudhu veyila

Naanae naana

Pudhu malara pudhu nirama

Naanae naana

Ini kavalai eppodhum illai

Pudhu siragu aagaayam ellai

Dhinam dhinamae sandhosham dhaanae

Pudhu vidiyal en dhesam dhaanae

Vaanambaadi naan

Pudhumai pennae naan

Vaanambaadi naan

Pudhumai pennae naan

A thousand rainbows, a thousand festive decorations...

Is this really me?

A thousand dances and a thousand songs...

Is this really me?

Am I the fresh rain or the new sunshine?

Is this really me?

Am I a fresh flower or a brand new color?

Is this really me?

There are no more worries from now on,

With new wings, the sky is my only limit!

Every single day is full of happiness,

A brand new dawn is my own land!

I am a skylark,

I am a modern woman!

I am a skylark,

I am a modern woman!

A thousand rainbows, a thousand festive decorations...

Is this really me?

A thousand dances and a thousand songs...

Is this really me?

I am the face that I search for,

I am the joy that I sing,

I am the dream that has come true!

With the sky and the earth

as my companions from now on,

I will walk alongside them every single day.

Footprint after footprint,

Aaa... aa... aa... haa... aa... aa... aa...

I will follow my own path!

It is enough, it is enough now,

my life is completely my own,

filled with millions of joys!

A thousand rainbows, a thousand festive decorations...

Is this really me?

A thousand dances and a thousand songs...

Is this really me?

I am my own umbrella,

I am the blessing I gave myself,

I am my own light!

There is no other cage anymore,

I will say it a hundred times,

I will build my own world!

On the wings of my smile,

from now on, I will soar away!

What more is there to say?

There is a tomorrow waiting to be won,

and this life I live belongs only to me!

A thousand rainbows, a thousand festive decorations...

Is this really me?

A thousand dances and a thousand songs...

Is this really me?

Am I the fresh rain or the new sunshine?

Is this really me?

Am I a fresh flower or a brand new color?

Is this really me?

There are no more worries from now on,

With new wings, the sky is my only limit!

Every single day is full of happiness,

A brand new dawn is my own land!

I am a skylark,

I am a modern woman!

I am a skylark,

I am a modern woman!

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a high-energy anthem celebrating female independence, self-love, and liberation. The protagonist rejoices in breaking free from past constraints, comparing her newfound freedom and happiness to a thousand rainbows, songs, and dances. She proclaims herself to be her own guiding light, shelter, and creator of her destiny, embracing the identity of Bharathiyar's 'Pudhumai Penn' (Modern Woman).

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora (Repetition)

“Aayiram vaanavil aayiram thoranam”

Repetition of 'Aayiram' (A thousand) and 'Naanae naana' at the beginning/end of lines creates an exuberant rhythm emphasizing boundless joy and self-realization.

Metaphor

“Vaanambaadi naan / Pudhumai pennae naan”

Comparing herself to 'Vaanambaadi' (skylark) and 'Pudhumai Penn' (modern woman) symbolizes freedom, soaring high, and breaking traditional societal barriers.

Imagery

“Pudhu mazhaiya pudhu veyila”

Use of natural elements like rain, sun, flowers, and colors ('Pudhu mazhaiya pudhu veyila / Pudhu malara pudhu nirama') creates vivid sensory imagery of rebirth and fresh beginnings.

Monorhyme / Emonai (Tamil Rhyme Scheme)

“Naanae endhan kudai / Naanae thandha varam / Naanae sondha velicham”

Matching opening or ending syllables in consecutive lines (e.g., 'Aayiram', 'Naanae') enhances lyrical symmetry and musical flow.

Did you know?

Trivia

The song is composed by Bharathwaj for the movie 'Vallamai Tharayo' (2008), sung by Anuradha Sriram. The title of the movie and the themes in the song draw heavy inspiration from Mahakavi Subramania Bharathi's revolutionary poems advocate for women empowerment ('Pudhumai Penn') and inner strength ('Vallamai Tharayo').

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