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Lyrics & meaning

Konji Konji Pesi

From Vedham · 2001

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Vidyasagar
Movie name
Vedham
Movie release year
2001
Lyrics added on
6 Aug 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Konji konji pesivarum
Tamil pola
Anji anji veesivarum
Alai pola
Nenjil endrum thangum
Santhakavi pola
Nooru jenmam sernthirukka
Vaalthugirom poothoovugirom
Konji konji pesivarum
Tamil pola
Anji anji veesivarum
Alai pola
Nenjil endrum thangum
Santhakavi pola
Nooru jenmam sernthirukka
Vaalthugirom poothoovugirom
…………..
Irandu varigalil
Thirukkural irunthida
Kaaranam irukkirathae
Kanavan oru vari
Manaivi oru vari
Artham kidaikkirathae
Yaar perithendra
Ennangal vendaam
Sinthithu paarungalen
Sarisamamaai ulla thoongalilthaanae
Nirkkum gopurangal
Santhaegamthaan
Theeyai vaikkum
Nambikkaithaan
Dheebam vaikkum
Intha vinnum mannum
Ulla naal vaalga
Konji konji pesivarum
Tamil pola
Anji anji veesivarum
Alai pola
Nenjil endrum thangum
Santhakavi pola
Nooru jenmam sernthirukka
Vaalthugirom poothoovugirom
……………..
Avaravar ennam
Avaravarkkundu
Aadhikkam vendaamae
Oru thanippatta
Suthanthiram iravurukkidaiyil
Avasiyam irukkattumae
Oruvarukku oruvar
Paasam thanthu
Nanbargal aagungal
Ovvoru naalum
Oru murai yenum
Ondraai unnungal
Konjam neengal
Vittu thanthaal
Sorgam ungal
Veettai kattum
Kaalam ellaam
Ungal nenjil
Poo pookkum
Konji konji pesivarum
Tamil pola
Anji anji veesivarum
Alai pola
Nenjil endrum thangum
Santhakavi pola
Nooru jenmam sernthirukka
Vaalthugirom poothoovugirom
…………….
Like the sweet and playful
Tamil language,
like the wave that rolls in
gently and shyly,
and like a rhythmic poem
that stays in the heart forever,
to stay together for a hundred lifetimes,
we bless you and shower flowers!
Like the sweet and playful
Tamil language,
like the wave that rolls in
gently and shyly,
and like a rhythmic poem
that stays in the heart forever,
to stay together for a hundred lifetimes,
we bless you and shower flowers!
...
In two lines,
the Thirukkural (ancient Tamil couplet) exists,
and there is a reason for it!
The husband is one line,
the wife is the other line,
and together they create full meaning!
Thoughts of who is greater
should never be there—
just think about it!
Only upon pillars that are equal
do temple towers stand tall.
It is doubt
that starts a fire;
it is trust
that lights a lamp.
As long as this earth and sky
remain, may you live happily!
Like the sweet and playful
Tamil language,
like the wave that rolls in
gently and shyly,
and like a rhythmic poem
that stays in the heart forever,
to stay together for a hundred lifetimes,
we bless you and shower flowers!
...
Each person has
their own thoughts and wishes;
let there be no domination.
A space of personal
freedom between the two of you—
let that definitely be there.
Showering each other
with affection,
become the best of friends.
Every single day,
at least once,
share a meal together.
If you both
compromise a little,
heaven itself will build
its home in your house!
For all of time,
in your hearts,
flowers will keep blooming.
Like the sweet and playful
Tamil language,
like the wave that rolls in
gently and shyly,
and like a rhythmic poem
that stays in the heart forever,
to stay together for a hundred lifetimes,
we bless you and shower flowers!
...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Konji Konji Pesi Varum' from the film Vedham (2001) is a celebratory and instructional wedding blessing song written by lyricist Vairamuthu. The song uses rich poetic imagery to convey essential principles for a successful and harmonious married life. It compares a couple to the two lines of a Thirukkural couplet—neither line is superior, yet together they create complete meaning and harmony. Throughout the track, the lyrics offer practical marriage advice: avoid ego and dominance, preserve mutual trust, allow space and personal freedom, and practice small compromises daily. With metaphors of balanced pillars supporting a temple tower and trust lighting a lamp, the song serves as a soulful benediction wishing the couple eternal love, friendship, and happiness across lifetimes.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

“Tamil pola”

Compares the sweetness and eternal nature of the couple's bond to Tamil, ocean waves, and classic rhythmic poetry ('Tamil pola', 'Alai pola', 'Santhakavi pola').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Kanavan oru vari / Manaivi oru vari / Artham kidaikkirathae”

Metaphorically equates the husband and wife to the two lines of a Thirukkural couplet, emphasizing that both are equal and together create complete meaning.

Antithesis (Muran)

“Santhaegamthaan Theeyai vaikkum / Nambikkaithaan Dheebam vaikkum”

Contrasts suspicion (which destroys/burns like fire) with trust (which illuminates like an auspicious lamp).

Architectural Metaphor

“Sarisamamaai ulla thoongalilthaanae / Nirkkum gopurangal”

Compares marriage to a temple tower (gopuram) resting equally on twin pillars, symbolizing gender equality and mutual respect.

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Trivia

The music for Vedham (2001) was composed by Vidyasagar, and the film was directed by Arjun Sarja. This celebrated duet/blessing song was rendered by playback singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra, with lyrics penned by Vairamuthu.

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