Melae Vaanam Keezhe Bhoomi
From Muzhu Nilavu · 1980
- Lyricist
- Yeviyan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- Sankar Ganesh
- Details
- Muzhu Nilavu1980
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aariraaroo aariraaroo aaaraarooo | Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...) |
| Aariraaroo aariraaroo aaaraarooo | Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...) |
| Aariraaroo aariraaroo aaaraarooo | Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...) |
| Aariraaroo aariraaroo aaaraarooo | Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...) |
| Male | |
| Melae vaanam keezhae boomi | Above is the sky, below is the earth |
| Iravu pagal maarum | Night and day will alternate |
| Melae vaanam keezhae boomi | Above is the sky, below is the earth |
| Iravu pagal maarum | Night and day will alternate |
| Male | |
| Idaiyil indha vaazhvil ini | In between, in this life hereafter |
| Ethanaiyoo serum serum | So many things will come and join |
| Idaiyil indha vaazhvil ini | In between, in this life hereafter |
| Ethanaiyoo serum serum | So many things will come and join |
| Male | |
| Vaanam varum nilavu varum | The sky will appear, the moon will appear |
| Vasantha kaalam pirakkum | The spring season will be born |
| Vaanam varum nilavu varum | The sky will appear, the moon will appear |
| Vasantha kaalam pirakkum | The spring season will be born |
| Vazhi neduga sorgangalin | All along the path, heaven's |
| Vaasalgalum thirakkum | Doors will open wide |
| Male | |
| Melae vaanam keezhae boomi | Above is the sky, below is the earth |
| Iravu pagal maarum | Night and day will alternate |
| Male | |
| Ezhai veettu idhaya paattu | The song from a poor family's heart |
| Ellorukkum theriyum | Is known to everyone |
| Haa….aa….aaa….aa….aaa….aa… | Vocalization (Haa....aa....) |
| Ezhai veettu idhaya paattu | The song from a poor family's heart |
| Ellorukkum theriyum | Is known to everyone |
| Nenjil endro varum vaazhvai enni | Thinking of the prosperous life that will arrive one day in the heart |
| Nambikkaigal niraiyum | Hopes fill the mind |
| Male | |
| Mazhalai ivan naalai engal | This child tomorrow will be |
| Maaligaiyin vilakku | The lamp of our palace |
| Mazhalai ivan naalai engal | This child tomorrow will be |
| Maaligaiyin vilakku | The lamp of our palace |
| Indha nizhalai vittaal vaazhvadharkku | Apart from this shadow, to live |
| Ulagamillai enakku | There is no world for me |
| Male | |
| Melae vaanam keezhae boomi | Above is the sky, below is the earth |
| Iravu pagal maarum | Night and day will alternate |
| Female | |
| Aariraaroo aariraaroo aaaraarooo | Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...) |
| Aariraaroo aariraaroo aaaraarooo | Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...) |
| Aariraaroo aariraaroo aaaraarooo | Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...) |
| Aariraaroo aariraaroo aaaraarooo | Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...) |
| Male | |
| Nithirai kaala kanavil kooda | Even in the dreams during sleep |
| Nenjil irukkum kiliyae | O dear parrot residing in my heart |
| Hooo ooo oo ooo ooo hoo ooo | Vocalization (Hooo ooo...) |
| Nithirai kaala kanavil kooda | Even in the dreams during sleep |
| Nenjil irukkum kiliyae | O dear parrot residing in my heart |
| En sothu sugangal athanaiyum | All my wealth and happiness |
| Un sondham irukkum vazhiyae | Belong to you along your path |
| Male | |
| Chithira poovae chinna nilavae | O pictorial flower, O little moon |
| Kannil irukkindraai | You reside in my eyes |
| Chithira poovae chinna nilavae | O pictorial flower, O little moon |
| Kannil irukkindraai | You reside in my eyes |
| Oru kothu malaraai niththam manakka | Like a cluster of flowers spreading fragrance daily |
| Ennil irukkindraai | You reside within me |
| Male | |
| Melae vaanam keezhae boomi | Above is the sky, below is the earth |
| Iravu pagal maarum | Night and day will alternate |
| Idaiyil indha vaazhvil ini | In between, in this life hereafter |
| Ethanaiyoo serum serum | So many things will come and join |
| Male | |
| Laalaa laalaa laalaa laalaaa | Vocalization (Laalaa...) |
| Laaalaaa laalaaa laaa…aa | Vocalization (Laalaaa...) |
| Laalaaa laalaaa laa…… | Vocalization (Laalaaa...) |
| Female | |
| Aariraaroo aariraaroo aaaraarooo | Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...) |
| Aariraaroo aariraaroo aaaraarooo | Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...) |
| Aariraaroo aariraaroo aaaraarooo | Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...) |
| Aariraaroo aariraaroo aaaraarooo | Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...) |
ஆரிராரோ ஆரிராரோ ஆராரோ
ஆரிராரோ ஆரிராரோ ஆராரோ
ஆரிராரோ ஆரிராரோ ஆராரோ
ஆரிராரோ ஆரிராரோ ஆராரோ
Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...)
Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...)
Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...)
Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...)
மேலே வானம் கீழே பூமி
இரவு பகல் மாறும்
மேலே வானம் கீழே பூமி
இரவு பகல் மாறும்
Above is the sky, below is the earth
Night and day will alternate
Above is the sky, below is the earth
Night and day will alternate
இடையில் இந்த வாழ்வில் இனி
எத்தனையோ சேரும் சேரும்
இடையில் இந்த வாழ்வில் இனி
எத்தனையோ சேரும் சேரும்
In between, in this life hereafter
So many things will come and join
In between, in this life hereafter
So many things will come and join
வானம் வரும் நிலவு வரும்
வசந்த காலம் பிறக்கும்
வானம் வரும் நிலவு வரும்
வசந்த காலம் பிறக்கும்
வழி நெடுக சொர்க்கங்களின்
வாசல்களும் திறக்கும்....
The sky will appear, the moon will appear
The spring season will be born
The sky will appear, the moon will appear
The spring season will be born
All along the path, heaven's
Doors will open wide
மேலே வானம் கீழே பூமி
இரவு பகல் மாறும்
Above is the sky, below is the earth
Night and day will alternate
ஏழை வீட்டு இதய பாட்டு
எல்லோருக்கும் தெரியும்
ஹா.....ஆஅ.....ஆஅ......ஆ.....ஆஅ....ஆ.....
ஏழை வீட்டு இதய பாட்டு
எல்லோருக்கும் தெரியும்
நெஞ்சில் என்றோ வரும் வாழ்வை எண்ணி
நம்பிக்கைகள் நிறையும்
The song from a poor family's heart
Is known to everyone
Vocalization (Haa....aa....)
The song from a poor family's heart
Is known to everyone
Thinking of the prosperous life that will arrive one day in the heart
Hopes fill the mind
மழலை இவன் நாளை எங்கள்
மாளிகையின் விளக்கு
மழலை இவன் நாளை எங்கள்
மாளிகையின் விளக்கு
இந்த நிழலை விட்டால் வாழ்வதற்கு
உலகமில்லை எனக்கு...
This child tomorrow will be
The lamp of our palace
This child tomorrow will be
The lamp of our palace
Apart from this shadow, to live
There is no world for me
மேலே வானம் கீழே பூமி
இரவு பகல் மாறும்
Above is the sky, below is the earth
Night and day will alternate
ஆரிராரோ ஆரிராரோ ஆராரோ
ஆரிராரோ ஆரிராரோ ஆராரோ
ஆரிராரோ ஆரிராரோ ஆராரோ
ஆரிராரோ ஆரிராரோ ஆராரோ
Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...)
Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...)
Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...)
Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...)
நித்திரைக் கால கனவில் கூட
நெஞ்சில் இருக்கும் கிளியே
ஹோ ஓஒ ஓ ஓஒ ஓஒ ஹோ ஓஒ
நித்திரைக் கால கனவில் கூட
நெஞ்சில் இருக்கும் கிளியே
என் சொத்து சுகங்கள் அத்தனையும்
உன் சொந்தம் இருக்கும் வழியே
Even in the dreams during sleep
O dear parrot residing in my heart
Vocalization (Hooo ooo...)
Even in the dreams during sleep
O dear parrot residing in my heart
All my wealth and happiness
Belong to you along your path
சித்திரப் பூவே சின்ன நிலவே
கண்ணில் இருக்கின்றாய்
சித்திரப் பூவே சின்ன நிலவே
கண்ணில் இருக்கின்றாய்
ஒரு கொத்து மலராய் நித்தம் மணக்க
என்னில் இருக்கின்றாய்......
O pictorial flower, O little moon
You reside in my eyes
O pictorial flower, O little moon
You reside in my eyes
Like a cluster of flowers spreading fragrance daily
You reside within me
மேலே வானம் கீழே பூமி
இரவு பகல் மாறும்
மேலே வானம் கீழே பூமி
இரவு பகல் மாறும்
Above is the sky, below is the earth
Night and day will alternate
In between, in this life hereafter
So many things will come and join
..............................
Vocalization (Laalaa...)
Vocalization (Laalaaa...)
Vocalization (Laalaaa...)
ஆரிராரோ ஆரிராரோ ஆராரோ
ஆரிராரோ ஆரிராரோ ஆராரோ
ஆரிராரோ ஆரிராரோ ஆராரோ
ஆரிராரோ ஆரிராரோ ஆராரோ
Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...)
Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...)
Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...)
Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...)
Aariraaroo aariraaroo aaaraarooo
Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...)
Aariraaroo aariraaroo aaaraarooo
Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...)
Aariraaroo aariraaroo aaaraarooo
Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...)
Aariraaroo aariraaroo aaaraarooo
Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...)
Melae vaanam keezhae boomi
Above is the sky, below is the earth
Iravu pagal maarum
Night and day will alternate
Melae vaanam keezhae boomi
Above is the sky, below is the earth
Iravu pagal maarum
Night and day will alternate
Idaiyil indha vaazhvil ini
In between, in this life hereafter
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So many things will come and join
Idaiyil indha vaazhvil ini
In between, in this life hereafter
Ethanaiyoo serum serum
So many things will come and join
Vaanam varum nilavu varum
The sky will appear, the moon will appear
Vasantha kaalam pirakkum
The spring season will be born
Vaanam varum nilavu varum
The sky will appear, the moon will appear
Vasantha kaalam pirakkum
The spring season will be born
Vazhi neduga sorgangalin
All along the path, heaven's
Vaasalgalum thirakkum
Doors will open wide
Melae vaanam keezhae boomi
Above is the sky, below is the earth
Iravu pagal maarum
Night and day will alternate
Ezhai veettu idhaya paattu
The song from a poor family's heart
Ellorukkum theriyum
Is known to everyone
Haa….aa….aaa….aa….aaa….aa…
Vocalization (Haa....aa....)
Ezhai veettu idhaya paattu
The song from a poor family's heart
Ellorukkum theriyum
Is known to everyone
Nenjil endro varum vaazhvai enni
Thinking of the prosperous life that will arrive one day in the heart
Nambikkaigal niraiyum
Hopes fill the mind
Mazhalai ivan naalai engal
This child tomorrow will be
Maaligaiyin vilakku
The lamp of our palace
Mazhalai ivan naalai engal
This child tomorrow will be
Maaligaiyin vilakku
The lamp of our palace
Indha nizhalai vittaal vaazhvadharkku
Apart from this shadow, to live
Ulagamillai enakku
There is no world for me
Melae vaanam keezhae boomi
Above is the sky, below is the earth
Iravu pagal maarum
Night and day will alternate
Aariraaroo aariraaroo aaaraarooo
Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...)
Aariraaroo aariraaroo aaaraarooo
Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...)
Aariraaroo aariraaroo aaaraarooo
Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...)
Aariraaroo aariraaroo aaaraarooo
Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...)
Nithirai kaala kanavil kooda
Even in the dreams during sleep
Nenjil irukkum kiliyae
O dear parrot residing in my heart
Hooo ooo oo ooo ooo hoo ooo
Vocalization (Hooo ooo...)
Nithirai kaala kanavil kooda
Even in the dreams during sleep
Nenjil irukkum kiliyae
O dear parrot residing in my heart
En sothu sugangal athanaiyum
All my wealth and happiness
Un sondham irukkum vazhiyae
Belong to you along your path
Chithira poovae chinna nilavae
O pictorial flower, O little moon
Kannil irukkindraai
You reside in my eyes
Chithira poovae chinna nilavae
O pictorial flower, O little moon
Kannil irukkindraai
You reside in my eyes
Oru kothu malaraai niththam manakka
Like a cluster of flowers spreading fragrance daily
Ennil irukkindraai
You reside within me
Melae vaanam keezhae boomi
Above is the sky, below is the earth
Iravu pagal maarum
Night and day will alternate
Idaiyil indha vaazhvil ini
In between, in this life hereafter
Ethanaiyoo serum serum
So many things will come and join
Laalaa laalaa laalaa laalaaa
Vocalization (Laalaa...)
Laaalaaa laalaaa laaa…aa
Vocalization (Laalaaa...)
Laalaaa laalaaa laa……
Vocalization (Laalaaa...)
Aariraaroo aariraaroo aaaraarooo
Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...)
Aariraaroo aariraaroo aaaraarooo
Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...)
Aariraaroo aariraaroo aaaraarooo
Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...)
Aariraaroo aariraaroo aaaraarooo
Lullaby refrain (Aariraaroo...)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from 'Muzhu Nilavu' (1980) is a tender and soulful Tamil lullaby that expresses deep maternal love, hope, and optimism for a child's future. The narrator reflects on the natural rhythm of life—symbolized by the sky above, the earth below, and the eternal cycle of day and night—suggesting that despite present struggles, time brings change and joy. The song depicts a humble household holding onto the belief that their child will grow up to bring light and prosperity, metaphorically becoming the 'lamp of their palace'. Addressing the child affectionately as a parrot, a picture-perfect flower, and a little moon, the lyrics capture the profound emotional bond between parent and child, where the child's existence is the parent's entire world and source of strength.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ezhugai (Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Melae vaanam keezhae boomi”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds across adjacent lines or words, such as 'Melae vaanam' and 'Keezhae boomi', creating a rhythmic contrast.
Uvamai (Metaphor / Simile)
“Maaligaiyin vilakku”
The child is metaphorically described as 'maaligaiyin vilakku' (lamp of the palace), symbolizing hope and enlightenment for the humble household.
Anupirasam (Alliteration)
“Vaanam varum nilavu varum / Vasantha kaalam pirakkum”
Repetition of the 'v' sound in 'Vaanam varum nilavu varum / Vasantha kaalam pirakkum' adds musical fluidity.
Metaphor (Kiliyae / Chinna Nilavae)
“Nithirai kaala kanavil kooda / Nenjil irukkum kiliyae”
Addressing the child lovingly as 'kiliyae' (parrot) and 'chinna nilavae' (little moon) to signify innocence, beauty, and preciousness.
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Trivia
'Muzhu Nilavu' (1980) features lyrics by Yeviyan. The song follows the traditional Tamil 'Aariraaroo' lullaby format, blending classical poetic imagery with simple folk-inspired emotional depth.
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