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Lyrics & meaning

Antha Naal Nyabagam

From Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam · 2005

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Shreya Ghoshal, Vijay Yesudas
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam2005

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
{Andha naal gnyabagam{The memories of those old days
Vandhadhae kanmaniHave returned, my darling
Andru moodiya vaasalgalThe doors that were closed back then
Siru moochinil thirakudhae} (2)Are opening with a gentle breath}
Male
Dhinamum orr kolamEvery day is a new celebration
Ilamai thiru vizha kaalamA festive season of youth
Vazhi pirandhadhaeA way has opened up
Vaa vaa priya sakhiCome, come my beloved friend
Female
Andha naal gnyabagamThe memories of those old days
Vandhadhae kanmaniHave returned, my darling
Andru moodiya vaasalgalThe doors that were closed back then
Siru moochinil thirakudhaeAre opening with a gentle breath
Chorus
Oh oho…oh oho…oh ohoOh oho…oh oho…oh oho
Oh oho…oh oho…oh ohoOh oho…oh oho…oh oho
Male
AlaialaiyaaiIn waves upon waves
Dhinam dhinam varumEvery single day that comes
Kanavugalil…In dreams…
Rathi oruthiA maiden like Goddess Rathi
Aruginil vara kan vizhithenI woke up as she came close
Naanae……Myself……
Female
ThodarutumaeMay they continue
Nijamena andhaThose dreams as if
Kanavugalae……..They were reality……
ValaratumaeMay it grow
Siru pirai adhuLike a crescent moon
Kadhalilaaaga….Into deep love….
Male
Varugiraal varugiraalShe is coming, she is coming
Vaanil devadhai devadhaiAn angel from the sky
Oho vaarugiraal varugiraalOh, she is coming, she is coming
Vaanil devadhai devadhaiAn angel from the sky
Nammai vaazhthavaeTo bless us
Female
Andha naal gnyabagamThe memories of those old days
Vandhadhae kanmaniHave returned, my darling
Andru moodiya vaasalgalThe doors that were closed back then
Siru moochinil thirakudhaeAre opening with a gentle breath
Male
Dhinamum orr kolamEvery day is a new celebration
Ilamai thiru vizha kaalamA festive season of youth
Vazhi pirandhadhaeA way has opened up
Vaa vaa priya sakhiCome, come my beloved friend
Female
Andha naal gnyabagamThe memories of those old days
Vandhadhae kanmaniHave returned, my darling
Andru moodiya vaasalgalThe doors that were closed back then
Siru moochinil thirakudhaeAre opening with a gentle breath
Male
EngirundhaaiWhere were you
Idhu varai ennaiUntil now, leaving me
Thavika vittu…To suffer longing…
Edharku vandhaaiWhy did you come
Thavithidum thuyarDid you come to wipe away
Thudaikavandhaiyoo…The pain of my yearning…
Female
NadapadhelamIs everything happening
Ezhudhiya padiJust as it was written
Nadakiradhoo…To happen…?
IruvarukkumFor both of us
PorundhidumpadiSo perfectly matched
Ezhudhiyadhaaroo…Who was it that wrote this destiny…?
Male
Ketkudhae ketkudhaeThey are heard, they are heard
Kovil pon mani osaigalThe golden temple bell sounds
Female :Oho ketkudhae ketkudhaeOh, they are heard, they are heard
Kovil pon mani osaigalThe golden temple bell sounds
Nammai vaazhthavaeTo bless us
Male
Andha naal gnyabagamThe memories of those old days
Vandhadhae kanmaniHave returned, my darling
Andru moodiya vaasalgalThe doors that were closed back then
Siru moochinil thirakudhaeAre opening with a gentle breath
Female
Andha naal gnyabagamThe memories of those old days
Vandhadhae kanmaniHave returned, my darling
Andru moodiya vaasalgalThe doors that were closed back then
Siru moochinil thirakudhaeAre opening with a gentle breath
Male
Dhinamum orr kolamEvery day is a new celebration
Ilamai thiru vizha kaalamA festive season of youth
Vazhi pirandhadhaeA way has opened up
Vaa vaa priya sakhiCome, come my beloved friend

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This nostalgic and deeply romantic song captures the resurfacing of past memories and the revival of a lost or yearning love. The protagonist feels that long-closed doors are opening effortlessly with just a soft breath, ushering in a newfound festival of youth and joy. Longing transforms into reality as the couple feels destined to be together, blessed by fate and auspicious signs like temple bells ringing.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Andru moodiya vaasalgal Siru moochinil thirakudhae

Comparing emotional barriers or past obstacles to 'closed doors' (moodiya vaasalgal) that effortlessly open with a soft breath.

Simile / Analogy

Siru pirai adhu Kadhalilaaaga….

Comparing the gradual growth of love to a growing crescent moon (siru pirai).

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for emphasis)

Varugiraal varugiraal Vaanil devadhai devadhai

Repetition of words like 'Varugiraal' and 'Vaa vaa' to heighten excitement and emotional intensity.

Imagery

Ketkudhae ketkudhae Kovil pon mani osaigal

Auditory imagery of golden temple bells ringing as a divine blessing for the lovers' reunion.

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Trivia

The song 'Andha Naal Gnyabagam' belongs to the film 'Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam' (2005), directed by acclaimed filmmaker Balu Mahendra and starring Dhanush and Priyamani. The film features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by the legendary poet Vaali.

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