Kaviyan Kaviyan Bharathi
From Pandavar Bhoomi · 2001
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Bharathwaj
- Details
- Pandavar Bhoomi2001
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kavingyan kavingyan | Poet, poet, |
| Bhaarathi kettaan | Bharathi asked for, |
| Kaani nilaththil oru veedu | A house on a piece of land. |
| Kavingyan vazhiyil naanum ketten | Following the poet's path, I too asked, |
| Kavidhai vaazhum siruveedu | A small house where poetry lives. |
| Siruveedu siruveedu | A small house, a small house, |
| Siruveedu siruveedu | A small house, a small house. |
| Female | |
| Oru pakkam nadhiyil osai | On one side, the sound of the river, |
| Oru pakkam kuyilin bhaashai | On one side, the language of the cuckoo, |
| Ilam thennayin keetru | The fronds of young coconut trees |
| Jennalai urasum thiruveedu | Brushing against the windows of a holy house. |
| Female | |
| Virumbudhae manasu virumbudhae | The heart desires, the heart desires, |
| Virumbudhae manasu virumbudhae | The heart desires, the heart desires, |
| Siru thennanguyilgal paadi ezhuppivida | For little coconut cuckoos to wake us with song, |
| Thendral vandhu vaasal theliththuvida | For the gentle breeze to sprinkle water at the threshold, |
| Kottum pookkal kolam varaiyumpadi | For falling flowers to draw intricate patterns, |
| Virumbudhae… | Desires... |
| Female | |
| Virumbudhae manasu virumbudhae | The heart desires, the heart desires, |
| Virumbudhae manasu virumbudhae | The heart desires, the heart desires. |
| Chorus | |
| Thakka theemtha theemtha | Thakka theemtha theemtha |
| Thirathirana…(7) | Thirathirana...(7) |
| Thakka theemtha theemtha | Thakka theemtha theemtha |
| Thirathira thira thira thiranaa | Thirathira thira thira thiranaa |
| Female | |
| Kanaakkandu thoongum varayil | While sleeping and dreaming, |
| Nilaa vandhu kadhaigal solla | For the moon to come and tell stories, |
| Kannaadi muttram ondru vendumae | A glass courtyard is required. |
| Female | |
| Minnal vandhu theendumbodhu | When lightning touches, |
| Vetkkam vandhu moodikkolla | To be covered in shyness, |
| Kangalaaga jodi jannal vendumae | A pair of windows like eyes is required. |
| Female | |
| Parandhodum paravai koottam | For the flock of flying birds |
| Iravodu thangichella | To stay overnight, |
| Maragadha maadam ondru vendumae | An emerald balcony is required. |
| Female | |
| Kolusoliyum kolusoliyum | The sound of anklets, the sound of anklets, |
| Sirippoliyum sirippoliyum | The sound of laughter, the sound of laughter, |
| Yedhiroliththu yedhiroliththu | Echoing and re-echoing, |
| Isai varanum | Music should emerge. |
| Female | |
| Indha vaasal vandhaal | Upon reaching this doorway, |
| Kobam theerumpadi | For anger to be dissolved, |
| Veesum kaatril aayul koodumpadi | For life span to increase in the blowing breeze, |
| Pesum vaarththai kavidhai aagumpadi | For spoken words to turn into poetry, |
| Virumbudhae.. | Desires.. |
| Female | |
| Virumbudhae manasu virumbudhae | The heart desires, the heart desires, |
| Virumbudhae manasu virumbudhae | The heart desires, the heart desires. |
| Female | |
| Kodaikaala megam vandhu | For summer clouds to come, |
| Mottaimaadi melae nindru | Stand upon the open rooftop, |
| Kudithanneer pozhiyumbadi vendumae | And shower pure drinking water, |
| Female | |
| Vaazhndhavargal kadhayaicholli | Telling stories of ancestors who lived, |
| Varungaala kanavai enni | Dreaming of future aspirations, |
| Oonjalaada thinnai rendu vendumae | Two verandas with swings are required. |
| Female | |
| Thalaimurai maarumpodhum | Even as generations change, |
| Parambarai thaangum vannam | To hold up the family lineage, |
| Thanga mani thoongal | Golden ornamental pillars |
| Ezhu vendumae | Seven are required. |
| Female | |
| Silar ninaivaai | As a memory for some, |
| Perum kanavaai | As a grand dream, |
| Aranmanayaai adhisayamaai | Like a palace, like a wonder, |
| Idhu varumo | Will this come to be? |
| Female | |
| Nallaar kangal kandu potrumpadi | For good people's eyes to see and praise, |
| Pollaar manasum nindru vaazhthumpadi | For wicked hearts to stand and bestow blessings, |
| Yellaa uravum vandhu vaazhumpadi | For all relatives to come and live together, |
| Virumbudhae.. | Desires.. |
| Female | |
| Virumbudhae manasu virumbudhae | The heart desires, the heart desires, |
| Virumbudhae manasu virumbudhae | The heart desires, the heart desires. |
| Siru thennanguyilgal paadi ezhuppivida | For little coconut cuckoos to wake us with song, |
| Thendral vandhu vaasal theliththuvida | For the gentle breeze to sprinkle water at the threshold, |
| Kottum pookkal kolam varaiyumpadi | For falling flowers to draw intricate patterns, |
| Virumbudhae… | Desires… |
| Female | |
| Virumbudhae manasu virumbudhae | The heart desires, the heart desires, |
| Virumbudhae manasu virumbudhae | The heart desires, the heart desires. |
கவிஞன் கவிஞன்
பாரதி கேட்டான் காணி
நிலத்தில் ஒரு வீடு கவிஞன்
வழியில் நானும் கேட்டேன்
கவிதை வாழும் சிறு வீடு
சிறு வீடு சிறு வீடு சிறு
வீடு சிறு வீடு
Poet, poet,
Bharathi asked for,
A house on a piece of land.
Following the poet's path, I too asked,
A small house where poetry lives.
A small house, a small house,
A small house, a small house.
ஒரு பக்கம் நதியில்
ஓசை ஒரு பக்கம் குயிலின்
பாஷை இளம் தென்னையின்
கீற்று ஜன்னலை உரசும்
திருவீடு
On one side, the sound of the river,
On one side, the language of the cuckoo,
The fronds of young coconut trees
Brushing against the windows of a holy house.
விரும்புதே மனசு
விரும்புதே விரும்புதே
மனசு விரும்புதே சிறு
தென்னங்குயில்கள் பாடி
எழுப்பிவிட தென்றல் வந்து
வாசல் தெளித்து விட
கொட்டும் பூக்கள் கோலம்
வரையும்படி விரும்புதே
The heart desires, the heart desires,
The heart desires, the heart desires,
For little coconut cuckoos to wake us with song,
For the gentle breeze to sprinkle water at the threshold,
For falling flowers to draw intricate patterns,
Desires...
விரும்புதே மனசு
விரும்புதே விரும்புதே
மனசு விரும்புதே
The heart desires, the heart desires,
The heart desires, the heart desires.
தக தீம்த தீம்த
திர திரனா (7)
தக தீம்த தீம்த திரதிர
திர திர திரனா
Thakka theemtha theemtha
Thirathirana...(7)
Thakka theemtha theemtha
Thirathira thira thira thiranaa
கனா கண்டு தூங்கும்
வரையில் நிலா வந்து
கதைகள் சொல்ல கண்ணாடி
முற்றம் ஒன்று வேண்டுமே
While sleeping and dreaming,
For the moon to come and tell stories,
A glass courtyard is required.
மின்னல் வந்து
தீண்டும் போது வெட்கம்
வந்து மூடிக்கொள்ள
கண்களாக ஜோடி
ஜன்னல் வேண்டுமே
When lightning touches,
To be covered in shyness,
A pair of windows like eyes is required.
பறந்தோடும்
பறவை கூட்டம் இரவோடு
தங்கி செல்ல மரகத மாடம்
ஒன்று வேண்டுமே
For the flock of flying birds
To stay overnight,
An emerald balcony is required.
கொலுசொலியும்
கொலுசொலியும் சிரிப்பொலியும்
சிரிப்பொலியும் எதிரொளித்து
எதிரொளித்து இசை வரனும்
The sound of anklets, the sound of anklets,
The sound of laughter, the sound of laughter,
Echoing and re-echoing,
Music should emerge.
இந்த வாசல்
வந்தால் கோபம் தீரும்படி
வீசும் காற்றில் ஆயுள்
கூடும்படி பேசும் வார்த்தை
கவிதை ஆகும்படி விரும்புதே
Upon reaching this doorway,
For anger to be dissolved,
For life span to increase in the blowing breeze,
For spoken words to turn into poetry,
Desires..
விரும்புதே
மனசு விரும்புதே
விரும்புதே மனசு
விரும்புதே
The heart desires, the heart desires,
The heart desires, the heart desires.
கோடைகால
மேகம் வந்து மொட்டை
மாடி மேலே நின்று
குடிதண்ணீர் பொழியும்படி
வேண்டுமே
For summer clouds to come,
Stand upon the open rooftop,
And shower pure drinking water,
வாழ்ந்தவர்கள்
கதையை சொல்லி
வருங்கால கனவை
எண்ணி ஊஞ்சலாட
திண்ணை ரெண்டு
வேண்டுமே
Telling stories of ancestors who lived,
Dreaming of future aspirations,
Two verandas with swings are required.
தலைமுறை
மாறும்போதும் பரம்பரை
தாங்கும் வண்ணம் தங்க
மணி தூண்கள் ஏழு
வேண்டுமே
Even as generations change,
To hold up the family lineage,
Golden ornamental pillars
Seven are required.
சிலர் நினைவாய்
பெரும் கனவாய்
அரண்மனையாய்
அதிசயமாய் இது வருமோ
As a memory for some,
As a grand dream,
Like a palace, like a wonder,
Will this come to be?
நல்லார் கண்கள்
கண்டு போற்றும்படி
பொல்லார் மனசும் நின்று
வாழ்த்தும்படி எல்லா உறவும்
வந்து வாழும்படி விரும்புதே
For good people's eyes to see and praise,
For wicked hearts to stand and bestow blessings,
For all relatives to come and live together,
Desires..
விரும்புதே மனசு
விரும்புதே விரும்புதே
மனசு விரும்புதே சிறு
தென்னங்குயில்கள் பாடி
எழுப்பிவிட தென்றல் வந்து
வாசல் தெளித்து விட
கொட்டும் பூக்கள் கோலம்
வரையும்படி விரும்புதே
The heart desires, the heart desires,
The heart desires, the heart desires.
For little coconut cuckoos to wake us with song,
For the gentle breeze to sprinkle water at the threshold,
For falling flowers to draw intricate patterns,
Desires…
விரும்புதே மனசு
விரும்புதே விரும்புதே
மனசு விரும்புதே
The heart desires, the heart desires,
The heart desires, the heart desires.
Kavingyan kavingyan
Poet, poet,
Bhaarathi kettaan
Bharathi asked for,
Kaani nilaththil oru veedu
A house on a piece of land.
Kavingyan vazhiyil naanum ketten
Following the poet's path, I too asked,
Kavidhai vaazhum siruveedu
A small house where poetry lives.
Siruveedu siruveedu
A small house, a small house,
Siruveedu siruveedu
A small house, a small house.
Oru pakkam nadhiyil osai
On one side, the sound of the river,
Oru pakkam kuyilin bhaashai
On one side, the language of the cuckoo,
Ilam thennayin keetru
The fronds of young coconut trees
Jennalai urasum thiruveedu
Brushing against the windows of a holy house.
Virumbudhae manasu virumbudhae
The heart desires, the heart desires,
Virumbudhae manasu virumbudhae
The heart desires, the heart desires,
Siru thennanguyilgal paadi ezhuppivida
For little coconut cuckoos to wake us with song,
Thendral vandhu vaasal theliththuvida
For the gentle breeze to sprinkle water at the threshold,
Kottum pookkal kolam varaiyumpadi
For falling flowers to draw intricate patterns,
Virumbudhae…
Desires...
Virumbudhae manasu virumbudhae
The heart desires, the heart desires,
Virumbudhae manasu virumbudhae
The heart desires, the heart desires.
Thakka theemtha theemtha
Thakka theemtha theemtha
Thirathirana…(7)
Thirathirana...(7)
Thakka theemtha theemtha
Thakka theemtha theemtha
Thirathira thira thira thiranaa
Thirathira thira thira thiranaa
Kanaakkandu thoongum varayil
While sleeping and dreaming,
Nilaa vandhu kadhaigal solla
For the moon to come and tell stories,
Kannaadi muttram ondru vendumae
A glass courtyard is required.
Minnal vandhu theendumbodhu
When lightning touches,
Vetkkam vandhu moodikkolla
To be covered in shyness,
Kangalaaga jodi jannal vendumae
A pair of windows like eyes is required.
Parandhodum paravai koottam
For the flock of flying birds
Iravodu thangichella
To stay overnight,
Maragadha maadam ondru vendumae
An emerald balcony is required.
Kolusoliyum kolusoliyum
The sound of anklets, the sound of anklets,
Sirippoliyum sirippoliyum
The sound of laughter, the sound of laughter,
Yedhiroliththu yedhiroliththu
Echoing and re-echoing,
Isai varanum
Music should emerge.
Indha vaasal vandhaal
Upon reaching this doorway,
Kobam theerumpadi
For anger to be dissolved,
Veesum kaatril aayul koodumpadi
For life span to increase in the blowing breeze,
Pesum vaarththai kavidhai aagumpadi
For spoken words to turn into poetry,
Virumbudhae..
Desires..
Virumbudhae manasu virumbudhae
The heart desires, the heart desires,
Virumbudhae manasu virumbudhae
The heart desires, the heart desires.
Kodaikaala megam vandhu
For summer clouds to come,
Mottaimaadi melae nindru
Stand upon the open rooftop,
Kudithanneer pozhiyumbadi vendumae
And shower pure drinking water,
Vaazhndhavargal kadhayaicholli
Telling stories of ancestors who lived,
Varungaala kanavai enni
Dreaming of future aspirations,
Oonjalaada thinnai rendu vendumae
Two verandas with swings are required.
Thalaimurai maarumpodhum
Even as generations change,
Parambarai thaangum vannam
To hold up the family lineage,
Thanga mani thoongal
Golden ornamental pillars
Ezhu vendumae
Seven are required.
Silar ninaivaai
As a memory for some,
Perum kanavaai
As a grand dream,
Aranmanayaai adhisayamaai
Like a palace, like a wonder,
Idhu varumo
Will this come to be?
Nallaar kangal kandu potrumpadi
For good people's eyes to see and praise,
Pollaar manasum nindru vaazhthumpadi
For wicked hearts to stand and bestow blessings,
Yellaa uravum vandhu vaazhumpadi
For all relatives to come and live together,
Virumbudhae..
Desires..
Virumbudhae manasu virumbudhae
The heart desires, the heart desires,
Virumbudhae manasu virumbudhae
The heart desires, the heart desires.
Siru thennanguyilgal paadi ezhuppivida
For little coconut cuckoos to wake us with song,
Thendral vandhu vaasal theliththuvida
For the gentle breeze to sprinkle water at the threshold,
Kottum pookkal kolam varaiyumpadi
For falling flowers to draw intricate patterns,
Virumbudhae…
Desires…
Virumbudhae manasu virumbudhae
The heart desires, the heart desires,
Virumbudhae manasu virumbudhae
The heart desires, the heart desires.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This soulful track from 'Pandavar Bhoomi' captures a person's deep longing to build a dream home filled with love, peace, and connection to nature. Inspired by the famous Mahakavi Subramania Bharathi poem 'Kaani Nilam Vendum', the lyrics express a desire for a modest yet beautiful house where natural elements—like the river, breeze, birds, and moonlight—harmoniously blend with human happiness and family warmth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Allusion (இலக்கியக் குறிப்பு)
“Bhaarathi kettaan / Kaani nilaththil oru veedu”
Refers directly to Subramania Bharathi's iconic poem 'Kaani Nilam Vendum', where the poet requests a home surrounded by nature from the Divine Mother.
Personification (உருவகப்படுத்தல் / தற்குறிப்பேற்றம்)
“Nilaa vandhu kadhaigal solla”
Gives human qualities to natural phenomena like breeze sprinkling water, moon telling stories, and flowers drawing patterns.
Anaphora / Repetition (அடுக்குத் தொடர்)
“Siruveedu siruveedu / Siruveedu siruveedu”
Repetition of phrases to emphasize emotional longing and rhythmic musicality.
Metaphor (உவமை)
“Kangalaaga jodi jannal vendumae”
Comparing windows to a pair of watchful, beautiful eyes for the house.
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Trivia
The film 'Pandavar Bhoomi' (2001), directed by Cheran, revolves around an architect constructing a family home, making this song written by Vairamuthu and composed by Bharadwaj the central thematic pillar of the movie.
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