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Lyrics & meaning

Idhaya Vaanil

From Vazhkkai Oppandam · 1959

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singers
Ghantasala, P. Leela
Music director
Ghantasala
Details
Vazhkkai Oppandam1959

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Idhaya vaanil udhayamaana nilavae vaaCome, moon that has risen in the sky of my heart,
Vennilavae vaaCome, O white moon.
Idhaya vaanil udhayamaana nilavae vaaCome, moon that has risen in the sky of my heart,
Vennilavae vaaCome, O white moon.
Male
Amudha kaliyae alli veesumShimmering with sweet nectar,
Kumudha malarum theduthaeThe night lily flower searches for you.
Female :Haaa…aaa..aaa…(Vocalizing) Haaa...aaa..aaa...
Male :Azhagu tharagai maalai sodaTo adorn a garland of beautiful stars,
Aavaludanae naadudhaeIt seeks with great eager desire.
Female :Ho o oo(Vocalizing) Ho o oo
Male
Amudha kaliyae alli veesumShimmering with sweet nectar,
Kumudha malarum theduthaeThe night lily flower searches for you.
Azhagu tharagai maalai sodaTo adorn a garland of beautiful stars,
Aavaludanae naadudhaeIt seeks with great eager desire.
Vaazhvinil oru naal adhuvaeIn life, that single day is...
Thirunaal vaaraayoo anbaeA holy festive day; will you not come, my beloved?
Female
Malarai thedi malaya maarudhamSeeking the flower, the gentle southern breeze
Magizhndhu anbai vesudhaeJoyfully blows its love.
Male :Ho o oo(Vocalizing) Ho o oo
Female :Maasillaadha ullam rendumTwo spotless hearts
Manadhu kulira pesudhaeConverse to soothe each other's soul.
Male :Ho o oo(Vocalizing) Ho o oo
Female
Malarai thedi malaya maarudhamSeeking the flower, the gentle southern breeze
Magizhndhu anbai vesudhaeJoyfully blows its love.
Maasillaadha ullam rendumTwo spotless hearts
Manadhu kulira pesudhaeConverse to soothe each other's soul.
Madhu nilai maaraa pudhu nilai paaraaiLook at this new state where sweet nectar never wanes,
Mayangaadhae vaaraaiDo not hesitate or be spellbound, come to me.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic duet from the film 'Vazhkkai Oppandam' (1959) captures the sweet anticipation and deep devotion between two lovers. By invoking nature's poetic imagery—the moon rising in the heart's sky, night lilies opening for nectar, starry garlands, and gentle southern breezes—the song highlights a pure, harmonious love that transforms an ordinary day into a sacred celebration. The lovers express how their spotless hearts find peace and happiness in each other's company, eagerly welcoming a lifelong bond.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Idhaya vaanil udhayamaana nilavae vaa

Compares the heart to a vast sky and the beloved to a rising moon ('Idhaya vaanil udhayamaana nilavae').

Alliteration (Moonaai)

Malarai thedi malaya maarudham

Repetition of the initial 'm' sound across words ('Malarai', 'malaya', 'maarudham', 'Magizhndhu').

Imagery

Azhagu tharagai maalai soda

Evokes vivid visual imagery of crafting a garland out of radiant stars in the night sky.

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Trivia

'Vazhkkai Oppandam' (1959) was directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and featured music by legendary composer Ghantasala. It was simultaneously made in Telugu as 'Pelli Sandadi', both of which were celebrated for their rich melodious soundtracks.

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