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Lyrics & meaning

Ange Varuvathu Yaaro

From Netru Indru Naalai · 1974

Lyricist
‘Avinasi’ Mani
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Netru Indru Naalai1974

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aaaahhaa haha haaaAaaahhaa haha haaa
Ohh..hoo…ha haahaahaa haaOhh..hoo…ha haahaahaa haa
Female :Ahaaa…aaa…aaa…aaa..aa…Female vocalization
Ahaa…aaa..aaa…Ahaa…aaa..aaa…
Male
Angae varuvadhu yarooWho is that coming over there?
Adhu vasanthathin thaerooIs that the chariot of spring?
Vasanthathin thaerooThe chariot of spring!
Female
Angae varuvadhu yarooWho is that coming over there?
Adhu vallalin thaerooIs that the chariot of the generous benefactor?
Vallalin thaerooThe chariot of the benefactor!
Male
Kodi kanavugal aadi varugudhuCrores of dreams come dancing along
Kovil silai ondru odi varugudhuA temple statue comes running towards me
Kodi kanavugal aadi varugudhuCrores of dreams come dancing along
Kovil silai ondru odi varugudhuA temple statue comes running towards me
Female
Paadum kavidhayinOf a singing poem
Yedu varugudhuA page comes forth
Paadhiyai paadhi thaedi varugudhuOne half comes seeking the other half
Male
Varuvadhu yarooWho is coming?
Adhu vasanthathin thaerooIs that the chariot of spring?
Female
Angae varuvadhu yarooWho is that coming over there?
Adhu vallalin thaeroo..oooIs that the chariot of the generous benefactor?
Vallalin thaerooThe chariot of the benefactor!
Male
Pesi paarpadhaalBy speaking and looking at each other
Andha aasai theerumoo..oooWill that desire ever be satisfied?
Pesi paarpadhaalBy speaking and looking at each other
Andha aasai theerumooWill that desire ever be satisfied?
Idhazh osai ketpadhaalBy listening to the whisper of lips
Veru baashai vendumooIs any other language needed?
Female
Aaaaaa neram indhaAh, this time right now
Neram ponaal nenjam aarumooIf this time passes, will the heart find peace?
Male
Paadum kavidhayinOf a singing poem
Yedu varugudhuA page comes forth
Paadhiyai paadhi thaedi varugudhuOne half comes seeking the other half
Female
Varuvadhu yarooWho is coming?
Adhu vallalin thaerooIs that the chariot of the generous benefactor?
Male
Angae varuvadhu yarooWho is that coming over there?
Adhu vasanthathin thaeroo..oooIs that the chariot of spring?
Vasanthathin thaerooThe chariot of spring!
Chorus
Ahaaa ahaaa ahaaaAhaaa ahaaa ahaaa
Ahaahaaa…aaa….Ahaahaaa…aaa….
Female
Kattil thaedudhuThe bed searches
Idhazh kaayam aanadhuThe lips became wounded
Kattil thaedudhuThe bed searches
Idhazh kaayam aanadhuThe lips became wounded
Nee thottaal aarudhuWhen you touch, it heals
En thookam ponadhuMy sleep has vanished
Male
Thaevai innum thevai endruAsking for more and more need
Thaedi paarkumooWill it keep searching?
Female
Paadum kavidhayinOf a singing poem
Yedu varugudhuA page comes forth
Paadhiyai paadhi thaedi varugudhuOne half comes seeking the other half
Male
Varuvadhu yarooWho is coming?
Adhu vasanthathin thaerooIs that the chariot of spring?
Male
Vaangi kodukkavooTo exchange love in giving and taking?
Unnai thaangi kalikkavooTo hold you and rejoice?
Vaangi kodukkavooTo exchange love in giving and taking?
Unnai thaangi kalikkavooTo hold you and rejoice?
Mani vaayum sivakkavooWill the ruby lips turn deep red?
Athil nyayam padikkavooTo read justice and reason in it?
Female
Etho inbam etho inbamSome bliss, some divine joy
Innum paarkkavooShall I experience even more?
Male
Paadum kavidhayinOf a singing poem
Yedu varugudhuA page comes forth
Paadhiyai paadhi thaedi varugudhuOne half comes seeking the other half
Female
Varuvadhu yarooWho is coming?
Adhu vallalin thaerooIs that the chariot of the generous benefactor?
Male
Angae varuvadhu yarooWho is that coming over there?
Adhu vasanthathin thaeroo..Is that the chariot of spring?
Adhu vallalin thaerooIs that the chariot of the generous benefactor?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic romantic duet celebrates the passionate anticipation and joy of two lovers uniting. The song compares the arrival of the beloved to the majestic chariot of spring and a living temple sculpture, bringing a million dreams into reality. Through vivid poetic imagery of seeking halves, silent lip language, and comforting physical touch, the lyrics capture the depth of mutual affection and emotional fulfillment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Adhu vasanthathin thaeroo

Describing the beloved as 'vasanthathin thaeroo' (chariot of spring) and 'kovil silai' (temple sculpture).

Edukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Kodi kanavugal aadi varugudhu / Kovil silai ondru odi varugudhu

Rhyming 'Kodi' and 'Kovil' with the common second letter sound.

Anaphora / Refrain

Paadum kavidhayin Yedu varugudhu / Paadhiyai paadhi thaedi varugudhu

Repetition of the iconic lines emphasizing two halves seeking each other.

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Trivia

Netru Indru Naalai (1974) starred M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) alongside Jayalalithaa and Latha. The iconic musical score was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, featuring vocals by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.

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