Mele Vaanam Keezhe Boomi
From Muzhu Nilavu · 1980
- Lyricist
- Yeviyan
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Sankar Ganesh
- Details
- Muzhu Nilavu1980
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Melae vaanam keezhae boomi | Above is the sky, below is the earth |
| Iravu pagal maarum | Night and day keep changing |
| Melae vaanam keezhae boomi | Above is the sky, below is the earth |
| Iravu pagal maarum | Night and day keep changing |
| Idaiyil indha vaazhvil ini | In between, in this life from now on |
| Ethanaiyoo serum serum | So many things will come and gather |
| Male | |
| Vaanam varum nilavu varum | 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 | Gates will swing open |
| Male | |
| Melae vaanam keezhae boomi | Above is the sky, below is the earth |
| Iravu pagal maarum | Night and day keep changing |
| Male | |
| Ezhai veettu idhaya paattu | The song from the heart of a poor household |
| Ellorukkum theriyum | Is known to everyone |
| Nenjil endro varum vaazhvai enni | Thinking of the good life that will arrive someday |
| Nambikkaigal niraiyum | Hopes fill the heart |
| Male | |
| Mazhalai ivan naalai engal | This innocent child tomorrow will be |
| Maaligaiyin vilakku | The shining light of our home |
| Mazhalai ivan naalai engal | This innocent child tomorrow will be |
| Maaligaiyin vilakku | The shining light of our home |
| Indha nizhalai vittaal vaazhvadharkku | If I leave this shadow, to live |
| Ulagamillai enakku | There is no world left for me |
| Male | |
| Melae vaanam keezhae boomi | Above is the sky, below is the earth |
| Iravu pagal maarum | Night and day keep changing |
| Male | |
| Nithirai kaala kanavil kooda | Even in dreams during sleep |
| Nenjil irukkum kiliyae | Oh parrot residing in my heart |
| En sothu sugangal athanaiyum | All my wealth and happiness |
| Un sondham irukkum vazhiyae | Belong to you through this path |
| Male | |
| Chithira poovae chinna nilavae | Oh picture-like flower, oh little moon |
| Kannil irukkindraai | You reside within my eyes |
| Chithira poovae chinna nilavae | Oh picture-like flower, oh little moon |
| Kannil irukkindraai | You reside within my eyes |
| Oru kothu malaraai niththam manakka | To spread fragrance daily like a cluster of flowers |
| 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 keep changing |
| Idaiyil indha vaazhvil ini | In between, in this life from now on |
| Ethanaiyoo serum serum | So many things will come and gather |
| Male | |
| Vaanam varum nilavu varum | 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 | Gates will swing open |
| Male | |
| Melae vaanam keezhae boomi | Above is the sky, below is the earth |
| Iravu pagal maarum | Night and day keep changing |
மேலே வானம் கீழே பூமி
இரவு பகல் மாறும்
மேலே வானம் கீழே பூமி
இரவு பகல் மாறும்
இடையில் இந்த வாழ்வில் இனி
எத்தனையோ சேரும் சேரும்
Above is the sky, below is the earth
Night and day keep changing
Above is the sky, below is the earth
Night and day keep changing
In between, in this life from now on
So many things will come and gather
வானம் வரும் நிலவு வரும்
வசந்த காலம் பிறக்கும்
வழி நெடுக சொர்க்கங்களின்
வாசல்களும் திறக்கும்....
sky will appear, the moon will appear
The spring season will be born
All along the path, heaven's
Gates will swing open
மேலே வானம் கீழே பூமி
இரவு பகல் மாறும்
Above is the sky, below is the earth
Night and day keep changing
ஏழை வீட்டு இதய பாட்டு
எல்லோருக்கும் தெரியும்
நெஞ்சில் என்றோ வரும் வாழ்வை எண்ணி
நம்பிக்கைகள் நிறையும்
The song from the heart of a poor household
Is known to everyone
Thinking of the good life that will arrive someday
Hopes fill the heart
மழலை இவன் நாளை எங்கள்
மாளிகையின் விளக்கு
மழலை இவன் நாளை எங்கள்
மாளிகையின் விளக்கு
இந்த நிழலை விட்டால் வாழ்வதற்கு
உலகமில்லை எனக்கு.......
This innocent child tomorrow will be
The shining light of our home
This innocent child tomorrow will be
The shining light of our home
If I leave this shadow, to live
There is no world left for me
மேலே வானம் கீழே பூமி
இரவு பகல் மாறும்
Above is the sky, below is the earth
Night and day keep changing
நித்திரைக் கால கனவில் கூட
நெஞ்சில் இருக்கும் கிளியே
என் சொத்து சுகங்கள் அத்தனையும்
உன் சொந்தம் இருக்கும் வழியே
Even in dreams during sleep
Oh parrot residing in my heart
All my wealth and happiness
Belong to you through this path
சித்திரப் பூவே சின்ன நிலவே
கண்ணில் இருக்கின்றாய்
சித்திரப் பூவே சின்ன நிலவே
கண்ணில் இருக்கின்றாய்
ஒரு கொத்து மலராய் நித்தம் மணக்க
என்னில் இருக்கின்றாய்......
Oh picture-like flower, oh little moon
You reside within my eyes
Oh picture-like flower, oh little moon
You reside within my eyes
To spread fragrance daily like a cluster of flowers
You reside within me
மேலே வானம் கீழே பூமி
இரவு பகல் மாறும்
இடையில் இந்த வாழ்வில் இனி
எத்தனையோ சேரும் சேரும்
Above is the sky, below is the earth
Night and day keep changing
In between, in this life from now on
So many things will come and gather
வானம் வரும் நிலவு வரும்
வசந்த காலம் பிறக்கும்
வழி நெடுக சொர்க்கங்களின்
வாசல்களும் திறக்கும்....
sky will appear, the moon will appear
The spring season will be born
All along the path, heaven's
Gates will swing open
மேலே வானம் கீழே பூமி
இரவு பகல் மாறும்
Above is the sky, below is the earth
Night and day keep changing
Melae vaanam keezhae boomi
Above is the sky, below is the earth
Iravu pagal maarum
Night and day keep changing
Melae vaanam keezhae boomi
Above is the sky, below is the earth
Iravu pagal maarum
Night and day keep changing
Idaiyil indha vaazhvil ini
In between, in this life from now on
Ethanaiyoo serum serum
So many things will come and gather
Vaanam varum nilavu varum
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
Gates will swing open
Melae vaanam keezhae boomi
Above is the sky, below is the earth
Iravu pagal maarum
Night and day keep changing
Ezhai veettu idhaya paattu
The song from the heart of a poor household
Ellorukkum theriyum
Is known to everyone
Nenjil endro varum vaazhvai enni
Thinking of the good life that will arrive someday
Nambikkaigal niraiyum
Hopes fill the heart
Mazhalai ivan naalai engal
This innocent child tomorrow will be
Maaligaiyin vilakku
The shining light of our home
Mazhalai ivan naalai engal
This innocent child tomorrow will be
Maaligaiyin vilakku
The shining light of our home
Indha nizhalai vittaal vaazhvadharkku
If I leave this shadow, to live
Ulagamillai enakku
There is no world left for me
Melae vaanam keezhae boomi
Above is the sky, below is the earth
Iravu pagal maarum
Night and day keep changing
Nithirai kaala kanavil kooda
Even in dreams during sleep
Nenjil irukkum kiliyae
Oh parrot residing in my heart
En sothu sugangal athanaiyum
All my wealth and happiness
Un sondham irukkum vazhiyae
Belong to you through this path
Chithira poovae chinna nilavae
Oh picture-like flower, oh little moon
Kannil irukkindraai
You reside within my eyes
Chithira poovae chinna nilavae
Oh picture-like flower, oh little moon
Kannil irukkindraai
You reside within my eyes
Oru kothu malaraai niththam manakka
To spread fragrance daily like a cluster of flowers
Ennil irukkindraai
You reside within me
Melae vaanam keezhae boomi
Above is the sky, below is the earth
Iravu pagal maarum
Night and day keep changing
Idaiyil indha vaazhvil ini
In between, in this life from now on
Ethanaiyoo serum serum
So many things will come and gather
Vaanam varum nilavu varum
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
Gates will swing open
Melae vaanam keezhae boomi
Above is the sky, below is the earth
Iravu pagal maarum
Night and day keep changing
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Melae Vaanam' reflects on the cyclical nature of life, using the permanence of the sky and earth and the rhythmic passage of day and night as a backdrop. It highlights the optimism of a humble family looking forward to a brighter future despite current hardships. The parents pin their hopes and dreams on their young child, seeing the child as the light of their home who gives their life purpose and happiness. The lyricist captures themes of parental devotion, hope, and the belief that endurance will eventually bring a spring-like transformation and open the doors to joy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Antithesis / Contrast (Muran)
“Melae vaanam keezhae boomi / Iravu pagal maarum”
Contrasting pairs like 'Melae vaanam' (sky above) with 'keezhae boomi' (earth below), and 'Iravu' (night) with 'pagal' (day) emphasize the natural order and constant flux of life.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Mazhalai ivan naalai engal / Maaligaiyin vilakku”
The child is metaphorically described as 'Maaligaiyin vilakku' (the lamp of the palace) and 'Chithira poovae' (artistic/picture flower), symbolizing hope and beauty.
Initial Rhyme (Monai)
“Vaanam varum nilavu varum / Vasantha kaalam pirakkum”
Repetition of initial consonants or vowels across lines, such as 'Vaanam' and 'Vasantha' or 'Mazhalai' and 'Maaligai', creates melodic harmony.
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Trivia
'Muzhu Nilavu' (1980) features lyrics penned by Yeviyan, a song writer active in 1970s and 1980s Tamil cinema. The song captures the quintessential emotional family sentiment typical of Tamil films of that era.
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