Laila Laila Naane
From Vadagai Veedu · 1981
- Lyricist
- Aalangudi Somu
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Vadagai Veedu1981
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Hae….ohh….hae….ho….ho…. | Hae... ohh... hae... ho... ho... |
| Lailaa lailaa naanae thaen nila | I am Laila, Laila, the sweet honey moon |
| Paavai naan aadinaal | When I, a maiden, dance |
| Bodhai un kannilaa | Is that intoxication in your eyes? |
| Female | |
| Lailaa lailaa naanae thaen nila | I am Laila, Laila, the sweet honey moon |
| Paavai naan aadinaal | When I, a maiden, dance |
| Bodhai un kannilaa | Is that intoxication in your eyes? |
| Female | |
| Madhu oorum idhzh oram malaruthu sangeetham | Music blossoms at the corner of lips oozing nectar |
| Pani malar padhumai paarvaiyil kulumai | A dew-kissed flower doll, coolness in her gaze |
| Palichchidum ilamai padaiththavan thiramai | Glowing youth, the masterpiece of the creator |
| Hae…ohh….hae….ho….ho…. | Hae... ohh... hae... ho... ho... |
| Female | |
| Lailaa lailaa naanae thaen nila | I am Laila, Laila, the sweet honey moon |
| Paavai naan aadinaal | When I, a maiden, dance |
| Bodhai un kannilaa…. | Is that intoxication in your eyes? |
| Female | |
| Alaimothum kadalaaga azhaikkuthu en koonthal | My hair calls out like a surging, wavy ocean |
| Manmathan nilaiyam mangaiyen idhayam | A maiden's heart is the abode of Lord Manmatha |
| Punnagai vellam bhoomiyai vellum | A flood of smiles will conquer the earth |
| Hae…ohh….hae….ho….ho…. | Hae... ohh... hae... ho... ho... |
| Female | |
| Lailaa lailaa naanae thaen nila | I am Laila, Laila, the sweet honey moon |
| Paavai naan aadinaal | When I, a maiden, dance |
| Bodhai un kannilaa…. | Is that intoxication in your eyes? |
ஹே.....ஒஹ்...ஹே......ஹோ....ஹோ...
லைலா லைலா நானே தேன் நிலா
பாவை நான் ஆடினால்
போதை உன் கண்ணிலா.....
Hae... ohh... hae... ho... ho...
I am Laila, Laila, the sweet honey moon
When I, a maiden, dance
Is that intoxication in your eyes?
லைலா லைலா நானே தேன் நிலா
பாவை நான் ஆடினால்
போதை உன் கண்ணிலா.....
I am Laila, Laila, the sweet honey moon
When I, a maiden, dance
Is that intoxication in your eyes?
மது ஊறும் இதழ் ஓரம் மலருது சங்கீதம்
பனி மலர் பதுமை பார்வையில் குளுமை
பளிச்சிடும் இளமை படைத்தவன் திறமை
ஹே.....ஒஹ்...ஹே......ஹோ....ஹோ.....
Music blossoms at the corner of lips oozing nectar
A dew-kissed flower doll, coolness in her gaze
Glowing youth, the masterpiece of the creator
Hae... ohh... hae... ho... ho...
லைலா லைலா நானே தேன் நிலா
பாவை நான் ஆடினால்
போதை உன் கண்ணிலா.....
I am Laila, Laila, the sweet honey moon
When I, a maiden, dance
Is that intoxication in your eyes?
அலைமோதும் கடலாக அழைக்குது என் கூந்தல்
மன்மதன் நிலையம் மங்கையென் இதயம்
புன்னகை வெள்ளம் பூமியை வெல்லும்
ஹே.....ஒஹ்...ஹே......ஹோ....ஹோ......
My hair calls out like a surging, wavy ocean
A maiden's heart is the abode of Lord Manmatha
A flood of smiles will conquer the earth
Hae... ohh... hae... ho... ho...
லைலா லைலா நானே தேன் நிலா
பாவை நான் ஆடினால்
போதை உன் கண்ணிலா.....
I am Laila, Laila, the sweet honey moon
When I, a maiden, dance
Is that intoxication in your eyes?
Hae….ohh….hae….ho….ho….
Hae... ohh... hae... ho... ho...
Lailaa lailaa naanae thaen nila
I am Laila, Laila, the sweet honey moon
Paavai naan aadinaal
When I, a maiden, dance
Bodhai un kannilaa
Is that intoxication in your eyes?
Lailaa lailaa naanae thaen nila
I am Laila, Laila, the sweet honey moon
Paavai naan aadinaal
When I, a maiden, dance
Bodhai un kannilaa
Is that intoxication in your eyes?
Madhu oorum idhzh oram malaruthu sangeetham
Music blossoms at the corner of lips oozing nectar
Pani malar padhumai paarvaiyil kulumai
A dew-kissed flower doll, coolness in her gaze
Palichchidum ilamai padaiththavan thiramai
Glowing youth, the masterpiece of the creator
Hae…ohh….hae….ho….ho….
Hae... ohh... hae... ho... ho...
Lailaa lailaa naanae thaen nila
I am Laila, Laila, the sweet honey moon
Paavai naan aadinaal
When I, a maiden, dance
Bodhai un kannilaa….
Is that intoxication in your eyes?
Alaimothum kadalaaga azhaikkuthu en koonthal
My hair calls out like a surging, wavy ocean
Manmathan nilaiyam mangaiyen idhayam
A maiden's heart is the abode of Lord Manmatha
Punnagai vellam bhoomiyai vellum
A flood of smiles will conquer the earth
Hae…ohh….hae….ho….ho….
Hae... ohh... hae... ho... ho...
Lailaa lailaa naanae thaen nila
I am Laila, Laila, the sweet honey moon
Paavai naan aadinaal
When I, a maiden, dance
Bodhai un kannilaa….
Is that intoxication in your eyes?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a seductive and lively dance track in which the maiden compares her beauty and charm to the sweetness of a honey moon. As she dances, she mesmerizes the onlooker, filling their eyes with sweet intoxication. She celebrates her youth, her lovely smile, and her alluring features as divine creations capable of captivating anyone. The lyrics express passion, charm, and the playful power of female beauty, with rich poetic imagery describing her hair as a surging ocean and her heart as the temple of love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Lailaa lailaa naanae thaen nila”
The speaker equates herself directly to 'thaen nila' (honey moon) and her heart to 'Manmathan nilaiyam' (abode of Cupid).
Simile (Upamai)
“Alaimothum kadalaaga azhaikkuthu en koonthal”
Her long hair is compared to a surging ocean inviting the lover ('Alaimothum kadalaaga').
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Pani malar padhumai paarvaiyil kulumai”
Repetition of the 'Pa' consonant sound across words creating rhythmic harmony ('Pani', 'padhumai', 'paarvaiyil', 'Palichchidum').
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Trivia
Vadagai Veedu (1981) features music composed by the veteran duo Shankar-Ganesh. Singer Vani Jairam, traditionally known for her classical and soft melodies, displayed her immense versatility by rendering this playful and alluring dance track.
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