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Lyrics & meaning

Mele Vaanam Keezhe Boomi

From Muzhu Nilavu · 1980

Lyricist
Yeviyan
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Movie name
Muzhu Nilavu
Movie release year
1980
Lyrics added on
22 Jan 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Melae vaanam keezhae boomi
Iravu pagal maarum
Melae vaanam keezhae boomi
Iravu pagal maarum
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Vaanam varum nilavu varum
Vasantha kaalam pirakkum
Vazhi neduga sorgangalin
Vaasalgalum thirakkum
Melae vaanam keezhae boomi
Iravu pagal maarum
Ezhai veettu idhaya paattu
Ellorukkum theriyum
Nenjil endro varum vaazhvai enni
Nambikkaigal niraiyum
Mazhalai ivan naalai engal
Maaligaiyin vilakku
Mazhalai ivan naalai engal
Maaligaiyin vilakku
Indha nizhalai vittaal vaazhvadharkku
Ulagamillai enakku
Melae vaanam keezhae boomi
Iravu pagal maarum
Nithirai kaala kanavil kooda
Nenjil irukkum kiliyae
En sothu sugangal athanaiyum
Un sondham irukkum vazhiyae
Chithira poovae chinna nilavae
Kannil irukkindraai
Chithira poovae chinna nilavae
Kannil irukkindraai
Oru kothu malaraai niththam manakka
Ennil irukkindraai
Melae vaanam keezhae boomi
Iravu pagal maarum
Idaiyil indha vaazhvil ini
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Vaanam varum nilavu varum
Vasantha kaalam pirakkum
Vazhi neduga sorgangalin
Vaasalgalum thirakkum
Melae vaanam keezhae boomi
Iravu pagal maarum
The sky is above, the earth below,
Night and day keep changing.
The sky is above, the earth below,
Night and day keep changing.
In between, in this life from now on,
So many good things will come together.
The sky will clear, the moon will appear,
A season of spring will be born.
All along the path,
The gates of paradise will open....
The sky is above, the earth below,
Night and day keep changing.
The song from the heart of a poor home
Is known to everyone.
Thinking of the better life that will come one day,
The heart fills with hope.
This little child, tomorrow,
Will be the shining light of our home.
This little child, tomorrow,
Will be the shining light of our home.
Without his loving shelter,
There is no world for me to live in.......
The sky is above, the earth below,
Night and day keep changing.
Even in my sleep and in my dreams,
You stay in my heart, my sweet child.
All my wealth and happiness
Lie only in the bond I share with you.
Like a lovely painted flower, like a little moon,
You live in my eyes.
Like a lovely painted flower, like a little moon,
You live in my eyes.
Like a cluster of flowers always giving sweet fragrance,
You dwell within me......
The sky is above, the earth below,
Night and day keep changing.
In between, in this life from now on,
So many good things will come together.
The sky will clear, the moon will appear,
A season of spring will be born.
All along the path,
The gates of paradise will open....
The sky is above, the earth below,
Night and day keep changing.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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