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Lyrics & meaning

Idhaya Vaanin

From Parthiban Kanavu (1960 film) · 1960

Lyricist
Vindhan
Singers
A. M. Rajah, P. Susheela
Music director
Vedha
Details
Parthiban Kanavu (1960 film)1960

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Idhaya vaanin udhaya nilavaeOh rising moon in the sky of my heart
Engae pogiraaiWhere are you going?
Nee engae pogiraaiWhere are you going?
Oli illaadha ulagam polaLike a world devoid of light
Ullam iruludhaeMy heart turns dark
En ullam iruludhaeMy heart turns dark
Female
Kangal seidha paavam unnaiBecause of the sin committed by my eyes
Kandum kaanaadhaengudhaeThey long for you even while seeing you
Kandum kaanaadhaengudhaeThey long for you even while seeing you
Paai virithu kappal sellaLike a ship setting sail with open canvas
Paavi nenjam thudikkudhaeMy wretched heart flutters in agony
Paavi nenjam thudikkudhaeMy wretched heart flutters in agony
Female
Idhaya vaanin udhaya nilavaeOh rising moon in the sky of my heart
Engae pogiraaiWhere are you going?
Nee engae pogiraaiWhere are you going?
Male
Irulagattrum oli endrenniBelieving you to be the light that dispels darkness
Ennum nee yaaroWho do you still wonder I am?
Ennum nee yaaroWho do you still wonder I am?
Kandum kaanaadhaengum kangalAre these eyes that see yet yearn for more
Kaadhal kangaloEyes of love?
Kaadhal kangaloEyes of love?
Male
Idhaya vaanin udhaya nilavaeOh rising moon in the sky of my heart
Engae pogiren naan engae pogirenWhere am I going, where am I going?
Female
Aasai minji naesa karangalOverwhelmed by desire, affectionate hands
Anaikka unnai neeludhaeReach out to embrace you
Anaikka unnai neeludhaeReach out to embrace you
Parandhu vandhu unnai thazhuvaTo fly across and embrace you
Parandhu vandhu unnai thazhuvaTo fly across and embrace you
Paazhum siragu illayaeAlas, there are no wings to fly
Paazhum siragu illayaeAlas, there are no wings to fly
Female
Idhaya vaanin udhaya nilavaeOh rising moon in the sky of my heart
Engae pogiraaiWhere are you going?
Nee engae pogiraaiWhere are you going?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song is a poignant romantic duet expressing deep yearning, despair, and emotional turmoil caused by separation or uncertainty in love. The protagonist addresses their beloved as the rising moon of their heart's sky, questioning where they are going as their departure leaves the soul in complete darkness, akin to a world without light.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani (Simile)

Oli illaadha ulagam pola

Compares the darkening of the heart to a world devoid of light ('Oli illaadha ulagam pola').

Metaphor (Uruvagandhu)

Idhaya vaanin udhaya nilavae

Compares the beloved to a rising moon in the sky of the heart ('Idhaya vaanin udhaya nilavae').

Emoni (Anaphora / Repetition)

Engae pogiraai / Nee engae pogiraai

Repetition of lines for emotional emphasis and musical rhythm ('Engae pogiraai / Nee engae pogiraai').

Consonance / Monai

Parandhu vandhu unnai thazhuva ... Paazhum siragu illayae

Matching initial consonants across words like 'Parandhu' and 'Paazhum' creating phonetic harmony.

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Trivia

Parthiban Kanavu (1960) is a historical fiction film based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's famous novel of the same name. The movie features Gemini Ganesan and Vyjayanthimala in lead roles, with music composed by Vedha.

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