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Deepavali

From Deepavali Bonus · 2024

Lyricist
Maria Jerald
Singer
Santhosh Narayanan
Music director
Maria Jerald
Details
Deepavali Bonus2024

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Orey kondaadumIt is all a single grand celebration
Diwavali vanthaachuDiwali has finally arrived
Veta pottudungaLight up the firecrackers
Veedhiyil mathaappu poothaachuSparklers have bloomed in the street
Male
Hey irutta ulla vaanathaHey, the sky that was filled with darkness
Velicham aakki puttomWe have turned it into light
Hey dhoorathil parantha vinmeenaHey, the star that flew far away
Tharaiyila pudichu puttomWe caught it right down on the ground
Male
Hey irutta ulla vaanathaHey, the sky that was filled with darkness
Velicham aakki puttomWe have turned it into light
Hey dhoorathil parantha vineenaHey, the star that flew far away
Tharaiyila pudichu puttomWe caught it right down on the ground
Male
Valavi minnum kaiya pakkaTo see the bangled shiny hand
Vaanavil vanthaalaeThe rainbow came along
Vekka pattu oodi olinjuFeeling shy, it ran and hid
Vanam karuthaneAnd the sky turned dark blue
Male
Hey mazhaiyum vanthaanHey, even the rain arrived
Aattam podaTo dance along with us
Kalanthaan enga koottathodaIt joined with our crowd
Chorus :Hey hey hey hey heyHey hey hey hey hey
Male :Hey malaiyum vanthaanHey, even the mountain arrived
Aattam podaTo dance along with us
Kalanthaan enga koottathodaIt joined with our crowd
Hey ezhaikku yetha ellu urundaHey, sesame balls suited for the poor
Idhu thaan enga shopping maaluThis is our shopping mall
Male
Hey irutta ulla vaanathaHey, the sky that was filled with darkness
Velicham aakki puttomWe have turned it into light
Hey dhoorathil parantha vineenaHey, the star that flew far away
Tharaiyila pudichu puttomWe caught it right down on the ground
Male
Aasa peruu kaasu koravuDesires are huge, money is low
Aana novvu illaYet there is no pain
Micham socham serthu vechuSaving up the remaining tiny bits
Pudipom aeroplane ahWe will catch an aeroplane
Male
Hey sara sara vediyaHey, like crackling firecrackers
Karaiyum thuttuMoney gets spent away
Kavala ellam orangattuSet aside all your worries
Irundha naala sooriyan vidiyumTomorrow the sun will rise anew
Nambikka thaane enga vaazhkaHope alone is our entire life
Male
Irutta ulla vaanathaThe sky that was filled with darkness
Velicham aakki puttomWe have turned it into light
Ippo dhoorathil parantha vineenaNow the star that flew far away
Tharaiyila pudichu puttomWe caught it right down on the ground
Chorus
Orey kondaadumIt is all a single grand celebration
Diwavali vanthaachuDiwali has finally arrived
Veta pottudungaLight up the firecrackers
Veedhiyil mathaappu poothaachuSparklers have bloomed in the street
Chorus
Orey kondaadumIt is all a single grand celebration
Humming :……………….(Humming)
Chorus :Veta pottudungaLight up the firecrackers
Humming :……………….(Humming)
Male
Irutta ulla vaanathaThe sky that was filled with darkness
Velicham aakki puttomWe have turned it into light
Hey dhoorathil parantha vineenaHey, the star that flew far away
Tharaiyila pudichu puttomWe caught it right down on the ground
Male
Hey irutta ulla vaanathaHey, the sky that was filled with darkness
Velicham aakki puttomWe have turned it into light
Hey dhoorathil parantha vineenaHey, the star that flew far away
Tharaiyila pudichu puttomWe caught it right down on the ground
Male
Hey irutta ulla vaanathaHey, the sky that was filled with darkness
Velicham aakki puttomWe have turned it into light
Hey dhoorathil parantha vineenaHey, the star that flew far away
Tharaiyila pudichu puttomWe caught it right down on the ground

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song is an upbeat, soulful anthem celebrating Diwali from the perspective of working-class people. It captures the resilient spirit of finding boundless joy, hope, and togetherness despite economic hardships. By comparing simple delights like sesame balls to shopping malls and sparklers to fallen stars, the lyrics highlight how optimism transforms darkness into vibrant light.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Veedhiyil mathaappu poothaachu

Comparing sparklers on the street to flowers blooming ('mathaappu poothaachu') and traditional street treats to high-end shopping malls (' Idhu thaan enga shopping maalu').

Imagery

Hey dhoorathil parantha vinmeena / Tharaiyila pudichu puttom

Evokes visual brilliance by describing catching distant stars on the ground and lighting up a dark sky.

Personification

Vaanavil vanthaalae / Vekka pattu oodi olinju

Personifies the rainbow as a shy entity that hides, darkening the sky, and rain/mountains as companions joining the celebration dance.

Rhyme / Monorhyme (Edugai & Monai)

Aasa peruu kaasu koravu

Use of initial and internal phonetic assonance like 'irutta' and 'velicham', 'aasa' and 'kaasu'.

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Trivia

This track features playback vocals by acclaimed music director Santhosh Narayanan, composed and written by Maria Jerald for the 2024 Tamil movie 'Deepavali Bonus'. The film centers on the warmth, financial struggles, and emotional bonding of a middle/working-class family around the festive season.

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