- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- Chorus
- Music director
- G. Devarajan
- Movie name
- Villiyanur Matha
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Jul 2020
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kandom yesunathanai aanandham kondoom
Indrae arul pozhiya kannaalae
Kandom yesunathanai
Aanandham kondoom indrae arul pozhiya
Kannaalae kandom yesunathanai
Paamarae undhanukku samaanam veru illai
Paamarae undhanukku samaanam veru illai
Needhaanae engal karunaanadhiyae
Needhaanae engal karunaanadhiyae
Kandom yesunathanai
Aanandham kondoom indrae arul pozhiya
Kannaalae kandom yesunathanai
Thaayae un kannaale arivum pettra
Thaayae un kannaale ammaa
Thaayae un kannaale arivum pettra
Thaayae un kannaale ammaa
Kondu vandha engal manam
Paravadham pettra thaayae
Kondu vandha engal manam
Paravadham pettra thaayae
Innum paaramugamaai iruppadhu azhagaamoo
Innum paaramugamaai iruppadhu azhagaamoo
Kandom yesunathanai
Aanandham kondoom indrae arul pozhiya
Kannaalae kandom yesunathanai
Naadhar mudi mel irukkum naaga paambae
Nachchu paiyai veithirukkum nalla paambae
Naadhar mudi mel irukkum naaga paambae
Nachchu paiyai veithirukkum nalla paambae
Naadhar mudi mel irukkum naaga paambae
Nachchu paiyai veithirukkum nalla paambae
Paadhalathir kudi pugum paikol paambae
Paadi paadi nindru vilaiyaadu paambae
Paadhalathir kudi pugum paikol paambae
Paadi paadi nindru vilaiyaadu paambae
Aadu paambae vilaiyaadu paambae
Aadu paambae kulaindhaadu paambae
Kuttramattra sivanukku kundalam aanaai
Koorunthirumaalukku kudaiyaanai
Kuttramattra sivanukku kundalam aanaai
Koorunthirumaalukku kudaiyaanai
Kattrai kuzhal paarvathikku kanganamaanaai
Karavaamal ullangalil kalithaadu paambae
Kattrai kuzhal paarvathikku kanganamaanaai
Karavaamal ullangalil kalithaadu paambae
Aadu paambae thelindhaadu paambae
Aadu paambae nelindhaadu paambae
Aadu paambae aadu paambae aadu paambae
Aadu paambae aadaadu aadaadu aadaadu aadaadu
Aadu paambae aadu paambae aadu paambae
Aadu paambae aadu paambae aadu paambae
We saw Lord Jesus and were filled with joy
Today, as grace showers down, with our own eyes
We saw Lord Jesus
We were filled with joy today as grace poured down
With our own eyes, we saw Lord Jesus
O humble Lord, there is no one equal to you
O humble Lord, there is no one equal to you
You alone are our river of mercy
You alone are our river of mercy
We saw Lord Jesus
We were filled with joy today as grace poured down
With our own eyes, we saw Lord Jesus
Mother, through your eyes we received wisdom
Mother, through your eyes, O Mother
Mother, through your eyes we received wisdom
Mother, through your eyes, O Mother
The hearts we brought to you
Were filled with bliss, O Mother
The hearts we brought to you
Were filled with bliss, O Mother
Is it right for you to still ignore us?
Is it right for you to still ignore us?
We saw Lord Jesus
We were filled with joy today as grace poured down
With our own eyes, we saw Lord Jesus
O cobra resting upon Lord Shiva's crown
O cobra holding a venom pouch
O cobra resting upon Lord Shiva's crown
O cobra holding a venom pouch
O cobra resting upon Lord Shiva's crown
O cobra holding a venom pouch
O hooded snake that dwells in the underworld
Sing and play freely, O snake
O hooded snake that dwells in the underworld
Sing and play freely, O snake
Dance, O snake! Play and dance, O snake!
Dance, O snake! Sway and dance, O snake!
You became an earring for the faultless Shiva
You became a protective canopy for the praised Vishnu
You became an earring for the faultless Shiva
You became a protective canopy for the praised Vishnu
You became a bangle for Parvati of thick, flowing hair
Without holding back, dance with joy in our hearts, O snake!
You became a bangle for Parvati of thick, flowing hair
Without holding back, dance with joy in our hearts, O snake!
Dance, O snake! Dance with a clear mind, O snake!
Dance, O snake! Slither and dance, O snake!
Dance, O snake! Dance, O snake! Dance, O snake!
Dance, O snake! Dance on, dance on, dance on, dance on!
Dance, O snake! Dance, O snake! Dance, O snake!
Dance, O snake! Dance, O snake! Dance, O snake!
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the film Villiyanur Matha blends Christian devotional reverence with classical Tamil Siddhar musical styles. The first half expresses profound devotion and joy upon witnessing Lord Jesus and seeking the compassionate grace of Mother Mary, comparing her benevolence to an overflowing river of mercy. The lyrics express the devotee's longing for divine intervention and wisdom.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Needhaanae engal karunaanadhiyae”
Comparing divine compassion to a river ('Karunaanadhiyae').
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Kuttramattra sivanukku kundalam aanaai”
Repetition of the 'ku' sound in 'Kuttramattra', 'kundalam', and 'Koorunthirumaalukku'.
Anaphora / Repetition (Edukku)
“Aadu paambae aadu paambae aadu paambae”
Rhythmic repetition of 'Aadu paambae' imitating traditional Siddhar 'Pambu Siddhar' poetry to evoke spiritual ecstasy.
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Trivia
This track uniquely incorporates the traditional Tamil Siddhar 'Pambu Siddhar' folk style ('Aadu Paambae') within a Christian devotional film soundtrack for Villiyanur Matha (1983), showcasing lyricist Pulamaipithan's versatility in fusing classical Tamil poetic forms with Christian spiritual themes.
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