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Lyrics & meaning

Devan Koyil Mani

From Kuzhandhai Yesu · 1984

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
Music director
Shyam
Details
Kuzhandhai Yesu1984

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
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Female
Devan koyil maniThe bell of the Lord's temple
Thinamum vaazhththum iniWill bless every day from now on
Devan koyil maniThe bell of the Lord's temple
Thinamum vaazhththum iniWill bless every day from now on
Female
Kuzhanthai yesuvae nandri pottrinaenOh Child Jesus, I praised you with gratitude
Unthan paadhaththil vilakkettrinaenI lit a lamp at your holy feet
Omai veenai arangerum neramThe time when the sacred lute makes its debut
Ilamai sugam perumYouthfulness will attain pleasure
Male
Devan koyil maniThe bell of the Lord's temple
Thinamum vaazhththum iniWill bless every day from now on
Chorus
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Male
Idhazhilirunthu irangum virunthuA feast descending from the lips
Ilankodi tharuvaayoWill you give it, young creeper-like maiden?
Ilamai thaangumoCan youth withstand this?
Female
Ilamaiyin kanavugal mudiyaathuThe dreams of youth will not end
Thalaivaa neeyindri theeraathuOh beloved master, without you they won't be resolved
Ilamaiyin kanavugal mudiyaathuThe dreams of youth will not end
Thalaivaa neeyindri theeraathuOh beloved master, without you they won't be resolved
Male
Ival kannil indru iru santhirothaiyamIn her eyes today, there is a dual moonrise
Intha devan magal oru thevaalayamThis daughter of God is a temple herself
Female :Arumbugal virikkindra aasai neramFemale: It is the time of desire when buds bloom
Male
Devan koyil maniThe bell of the Lord's temple
Chorus :LaallaalaallaaChorus: Laallaalaallaa
Male :Thinamum vaazhththum iniMale: Will bless every day from now on
Chorus :LaallaalaallaaChorus: Laallaalaallaa
Male
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Female
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Female
Thirigal irunthum irulil anainthuDespite having wicks, extinguished in darkness
Thanimaiyil kidanthaenaeI lay in solitude
Kauzhanthai yesuvae….Oh Child Jesus...
Chorus :……………..Chorus: ...
Female
Thirigal irunthum irulil anainthuDespite having wicks, extinguished in darkness
Thanimaiyil kidanthaenaeI lay in solitude
Kauzhanthai yesuvae….Oh Child Jesus...
Female
Arul tharum iru karam sudaraettraYour two grace-bestowing hands lit the flame
Erinthaen nee vanthu neiyoottraI burned bright as you came and poured ghee
Arul tharum iru karam sudaraettraYour two grace-bestowing hands lit the flame
Erinthaen nee vanthu neiyoottraI burned bright as you came and poured ghee
Male
Enthan marbil vizhum oru roja maalaiA garland of roses falling upon my chest
Idhu kanneer illai oru kadhal mazhaiThis is not tears, but a rain of love
Both :Iru nadhi oru nadhi aagum velaiBoth: The time when two rivers become one river
Female
Devan koyil maniThe bell of the Lord's temple
Chorus :LaallaalaallaaChorus: Laallaalaallaa
Female :Thinamum vaazhththum iniFemale: Will bless every day from now on
Chorus :LaallaalaallaaChorus: Laallaalaallaa
Male
Kuzhanthai yesuvae nandri pottrinaenOh Child Jesus, I praised you with gratitude
Unthan paadhaththil vilakkettrinaenI lit a lamp at your holy feet
Female :Omai veenai arangerum neramFemale: The time when the sacred lute makes its debut
Ilamai sugam perumYouthfulness will attain pleasure

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This track 'Devan Koyil Mani' from the 1984 Tamil film Kuzhandhai Yesu blends romantic longing with deep spiritual gratitude. The lyrics express devotion to Child Jesus for bringing light and love into a life previously steeped in dark solitude, while simultaneously celebrating the sacred union of two lovers whose souls intertwine like converging rivers.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Iru nadhi oru nadhi aagum velai

The merging of lovers is metaphorically described as two separate rivers joining together to form a single stream.

End Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Devan koyil mani / Thinamum vaazhththum ini

The matching final sound 'mani' and 'ini' creates a melodious rhythm standard in classical and film lyric writing.

Devotional Imagery

Unthan paadhaththil vilakkettrinaen

The act of offering prayers and lighting a lamp at the deity's feet visualizes personal spiritual transformation.

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Trivia

'Kuzhandhai Yesu' (1984) is a Tamil devotional drama featuring music composed by Shyam and lyrics written by Vairamuthu, starring Rajesh and Vijayakanth.

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