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Lyrics & meaning

Intha Vennila

From December Pookal · 1986

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singer
K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
December Pookal
Movie release year
1986
Lyrics added on
24 Nov 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Indha vennilaa endru vandhadhu
Endhan paadalai nindru ketkkudhu
Indha vennilaa endru vandhadhu
Endhan paadalai nindru ketkkudhu
Sugam sugam yenum
Suvai tharum sangeetham paada
Indha vennilaa endru vandhadhu
Endru vandhadhu…..
Idhayam yenum vaanilae
Pudhiya uravu siragai virikka
Kanavu yenum thaerilae
Iniya mandhu mayanga mayanga
Idhayam yenum vaanilae
Pudhiya uravu siragai virikka
Kanavu yenum thaerilae
Iniya mandhu mayanga mayanga
Oru paadhai illaiyel
Maru paadhai podalaam
Un vaazhkkai paadhaiyil
Poonthendral veesalaam
Oru paadhai illaiyel
Maru paadhai podalaam
Un vaazhkkai paadhaiyil
Poonthendral veesalaam
Enadhu kadhaiyl
Pudhiya thiruppam
Ezhudha vandha poongaatrum
Nee thaanae
Indha vennilaa endru vandhadhu
Endhan paadalai nindru ketkkudhu
Pudhu vasantham thondrinaal
Malargal malarum madhuvum pozhiyum
Unadhu manam maarinaal
Kavalai vilagum amaidhi nilavum
Pudhu vasantham thondrinaal
Malargal malarum madhuvum pozhiyum
Unadhu manam maarinaal
Kavalai vilagum amaidhi nilavum
Nee podum oviyam
Thaenoorum kaaviyam
Nee indri vaazhvilae
Enakkedhu aalayam
Nee podum oviyam
Thaenoorum kaaviyam
Nee indri vaazhvilae
Enakkedhu aalayam
Enadhu idhayam
Unakku puriyum
Ilaiya mayil en vaazhkkai unnodu
Indha vennilaa endru vandhadhu
Endhan paadalai nindru ketkkudhu
Indha vennilaa endru vandhadhu
Endhan paadalai nindru ketkkudhu
Sugam sugam yenum
Suvai tharum sangeetham paada
Indha vennilaa endru vandhadhu
Endru vandhadhu….
When did this bright moon arrive?
It stands still and listens to my song.
When did this bright moon arrive?
It stands still and listens to my song.
Singing of sweet joy and comfort,
To sing such a delightful melody...
When did this bright moon arrive?
When did it arrive...
In the vast sky of the heart,
As a new bond spreads its wings,
Riding in the chariot of dreams,
As the sweet heart falls in a spell,
In the vast sky of the heart,
As a new bond spreads its wings,
Riding in the chariot of dreams,
As the sweet heart falls in a spell,
If one path is closed,
We can always make another path.
Along the pathway of your life,
A gentle floral breeze can blow.
If one path is closed,
We can always make another path.
Along the pathway of your life,
A gentle floral breeze can blow.
In the story of my life,
To bring a fresh new turn...
Aren't you the gentle breeze
Who arrived to write it?
When did this bright moon arrive?
It stands still and listens to my song.
When a new spring arrives,
Flowers will bloom and sweet nectar will flow.
If only your heart changes,
Worries will fade and peace will prevail.
When a new spring arrives,
Flowers will bloom and sweet nectar will flow.
If only your heart changes,
Worries will fade and peace will prevail.
The picture you paint
Is a poem dripping with sweet honey.
Without you in my life,
What sacred temple is left for me?
The picture you paint
Is a poem dripping with sweet honey.
Without you in my life,
What sacred temple is left for me?
My heart...
You will surely understand.
Like a tender peacock, my life is with you.
When did this bright moon arrive?
It stands still and listens to my song.
When did this bright moon arrive?
It stands still and listens to my song.
Singing of sweet joy and comfort,
To sing such a delightful melody...
When did this bright moon arrive?
When did it arrive...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Indha Vennilaa' from the movie 'December Pookal' (1986) expresses optimism, emotional rejuvenation, and the soothing warmth of love. The protagonist uses nature imagery—comparing the beloved to a gentle moon, a pleasant spring breeze, and a soft spring season—to describe how love brings hope and transforms life's struggles. The lyrics emphasize that even when one path closes, love can carve out a new path and fill life with peace, joy, and lyrical harmony.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvam (Metaphor)

“Idhayam yenum vaanilae / Kanavu yenum thaerilae”

Comparing the heart to the sky ('Idhayam yenum vaanilae') and dreams to a chariot ('Kanavu yenum thaerilae').

Anaphora / Repetition

“Indha vennilaa endru vandhadhu”

The refrain 'Indha vennilaa endru vandhadhu' repeats across stanzas to reinforce the central imagery of the enchanting moon.

Emoni (Rhyme)

“Nee podum oviyam / Thaenoorum kaaviyam”

End-rhyme and second-letter rhyming (Edhugai) in couplets like 'Oviyam' / 'Kaaviyam' and 'Oru paadhai' / 'Maru paadhai'.

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Trivia

December Pookal (1986) is a romantic thriller starring Mohan and Nalini. The music for this film was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with memorable vocal renditions by K. S. Chithra and lyrics written by Muthulingam.

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