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Lyrics & meaning

Koodavaruviya

From Valmiki · 2009

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Bela Shende
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Valmiki2009

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Kooda varuviyaaWill you come with me?
En kooda varuviyaaWill you come with me?
Kooda varuviyaaWill you come with me?
En kooda varuviyaaWill you come with me?
Female
Kaigalodu kaigal korthuHolding hands tightly together
Kaalam muzhudhum vilagaamalWithout parting for all time
Pagalum iravum payanam muzhudhumDay and night throughout the entire journey
Paadhai maari pogaamalWithout straying away from the path
Vazhi thunai ena neeyumYou as my travelling companion
Kadaisi varaiyil ennoduWith me until the very end
Female
Kooda varuviyaaWill you come with me?
En kooda varuviyaaWill you come with me?
Kooda varuviyaaWill you come with me?
En kooda varuviyaaWill you come with me?
Female
Ennai eduthu undhan kaiyilTaking myself in your hands
Endru thandhen endruWhen did I hand myself over to you?
Indru ninaithaen andru nadandhaToday I thought about those wonders
Andha vindhaigalaiThat took place back then
Female
Malar vanam poo pooppadhumA flower garden blooming with blossoms
Virundhena thaen tharuvadhumAnd serving nectar like a grand feast
Oru manam or nodiyilaeA heart in a single moment
Thannai izhandhae thavippadhumLosing itself and yearning in deep affection
Female
Ennavendru… aa… aa… aa…What it is... ah... ah... ah...
Ennavendru purindhadhindruToday I finally understood what it was
Idharkku yedhu ingu kaaranamWhat else could be the reason for this here?
Nee illaamal vaazhkkai ondru ini yedhuWhat life is there anymore without you?
Female
Kooda varuviyaaWill you come with me?
En kooda varuviyaaWill you come with me?
Kooda varuviyaaWill you come with me?
En kooda varuviyaaWill you come with me?
Female
Yaarum illaa kaadhal theevilOn a love island where no one else lives
Ulagil or moolaiyilIn a remote corner of the world
Thannanthaniyae kudilai amaithuBuilding a cozy hut all by ourselves
Anbu parimaaralaamWe can exchange our love
Female
Tharai varum vaan dhevadhaiLike celestial angels descending to the earth
Mazhalaigal pol varattumaeMay little children come into our lives
Gandharva gaanangalinOf celestial Gandharva melodies
Amudhinai thaan tharattumaeMay they bestow the divine nectar
Female
Velli paniyin… aa… aa… aa…Along the silver snow... ah... ah... ah...
Velli paniyin malaiyin oramAlong the edge of the silver snow mountain
Vaira mani thaerin oorvalamA grand procession of a diamond gem chariot
Kannil minnum kanni kanavu nanavaagaAs the maiden's dream glistening in the eyes comes true
Female
Kooda varuviyaaWill you come with me?
En kooda varuviyaaWill you come with me?
Kooda varuviyaaWill you come with me?
En kooda varuviyaaWill you come with me?
Female
Kaigalodu kaigal korthuHolding hands tightly together
Kaalam muzhudhum vilagaamalWithout parting for all time
Pagalum iravum payanam muzhudhumDay and night throughout the entire journey
Paadhai maari pogaamalWithout straying away from the path
Vazhi thunai ena neeyumYou as my travelling companion
Kadaisi varaiyil ennoduWith me until the very end
Female
Kooda varuviyaaWill you come with me?
En kooda varuviyaaWill you come with me?
Kooda varuviyaaWill you come with me?
En kooda varuviyaaWill you come with me?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Kooda Varuviyaa' from the film Valmiki (2009) is a soulful and poetic romantic song penned by the legendary lyricist Vaali and set to music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. The song features a protagonist asking their beloved to walk alongside them through the journey of life, holding hands and remaining steadfast through all moments, day and night.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emonai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Kaigalodu kaigal korthu / Kaalam muzhudhum vilagaamal

The second consonant sound matches between adjacent lines, creating a rhythmic harmony ('Kaigalodu' / 'Kaalam').

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Pagalum iravum payanam muzhudhum / Paadhai maari pogaamal

Comparing the journey of life to a path where love serves as the ultimate companion and destination.

Imagery

Velli paniyin malaiyin oram / Vaira mani thaerin oorvalam

Vivid sensory imagery of snow-capped mountains, diamond chariots, and blooming flower gardens offering nectar.

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Trivia

The song was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja for the 2009 film 'Valmiki' starring Akhil and Meera Nandan. sung by Rahul Nambiar and Roshini, featuring timeless verses by Kavignar Vaali.

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