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Lyrics & meaning

Naan Vazhndida

From Andha Naal Nyabagam · 2005

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singer
Vijay Yesudas
Music director
Bharathwaj
Details
Andha Naal Nyabagam2005

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Naan vaazhnthindaFor me to live
Kaatru vendamI do not need air
Kaadhal podhumLove is enough
Naan vasithida veedu vendamFor me to reside, I do not need a house
Idhayam podhumA heart is enough
Male
Kaalai ezhundhathumUpon waking up in the morning
Thaeneer vendamI do not need tea
Punnagai kalandha mutham koduGive me a kiss blended with a smile
Kulithu mudithu vandhu nirkkirenHaving finished bathing, I come and stand here
Thudaithida unadhu koondhal koduGive me your tresses to dry myself
Male
En kaadhal devathaiyaeOh my goddess of love
Intha varangal podhumadiThese blessings are enough, my dear
Male
Naan vaazhnthindaFor me to live
Kaatru vendamI do not need air
Kaadhal podhumLove is enough
Naan vasithida veedu vendamFor me to reside, I do not need a house
Idhayam podhumA heart is enough
Male
Valayalgal kolusugalBangles and anklets
Sapthangal podhum isai vendamTheir sounds are enough, I do not need music
Andha pozhuthinilIn those moments
Sindhi chinungidumSpilled and soft
Konjalgal pothum mozhi vendamCoaxing whispers are enough, I do not need language
Male
Nee thantha nizhalae podhumThe shadow you gave is enough
Veyil naalil kudai vendamI do not need an umbrella on a sunny day
Un vaasa chaelaigal podhumYour fragrant sarees are enough
Porvaigalae ini vendamBlankets are no longer needed
Male
Oh..Oh..
Thalai vaikka madi koduthaaiYou gave your lap to rest my head
Thalai anayin thunai vendaamI do not need the comfort of a pillow
Unakkul vaazhgirenI live inside you
Unakkul vaazhgirenI live inside you
Ippadiyae ennai vaazha viduLet me live just like this
Male
Naan vaazhnthindaFor me to live
Kaatru vendamI do not need air
Kaadhal podhumLove is enough
Naan vasithida veedu vendamFor me to reside, I do not need a house
Idhayam podhumA heart is enough
Male
Kaalai ezhundhathumUpon waking up in the morning
Thaeneer vendamI do not need tea
Punnagai kalandha mutham koduGive me a kiss blended with a smile
Kulithu mudithu vandhu nirkkirenHaving finished bathing, I come and stand here
Thudaithida unadhu koondhal koduGive me your tresses to dry myself
Male
En kaadhal devathaiyaeOh my goddess of love
Intha varangal podhumadiThese blessings are enough, my dear
Male
Naan vaazhnthindaFor me to live
Kaatru vendamI do not need air
Kaadhal podhumLove is enough
Naan vasithida veedu vendamFor me to reside, I do not need a house
Idhayam podhumA heart is enough
Male
Olividum unnudalYour glowing body
Velichangal podhum iravinilaeIts light is enough during the night
Unnai soodidum vanna malargalinThe colorful flowers adorning you
Vaasanai podhum moochinilaeTheir aroma is enough for my breathing
Male
Un perai chonnaal podhumJust saying your name is enough
Prarthanaigal thaevai illaiThere is no need for prayers
Nee nadandha suvadugal podhumThe footsteps where you walked are enough
Veru vazhi thevai illaiNo other path is needed
Male
Oh..Oh..
Pasi yaetrum un azhagaiYour beauty that ignites hunger
Rusi paarkum sugam podhumThe bliss of tasting it is enough
Unadhu kaadhalilIn your love
Unadhu kaadhalilIn your love
Maranam enbathu maranthu vidumEven death will be forgotten
Male
Naan vaazhnthindaFor me to live
Kaatru vendamI do not need air
Kaadhal podhumLove is enough
Naan vasithida veedu vendamFor me to reside, I do not need a house
Idhayam podhumA heart is enough
Male
Kaalai ezhundhathumUpon waking up in the morning
Thaeneer vendamI do not need tea
Punnagai kalandha mutham koduGive me a kiss blended with a smile
Kulithu mudithu vandhu nirkkirenHaving finished bathing, I come and stand here
Thudaithida unadhu koondhal koduGive me your tresses to dry myself
Male
En kaadhal devathaiyaeOh my goddess of love
Intha varangal podhumadiThese blessings are enough, my dear
Male
Naan vaazhnthindaFor me to live
Kaatru vendamI do not need air
Kaadhal podhumLove is enough
Naan vasithida veedu vendamFor me to reside, I do not need a house
Idhayam podhumA heart is enough

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song expresses an all-consuming, hyperbolic devotion to a beloved partner. The protagonist proclaims that conventional necessities of life—such as air to breathe, a roof overhead, morning tea, clothing for warmth, or music for entertainment—are completely rendered redundant by the overwhelming presence and love of his partner. Her presence substitutes all worldly needs, serving as his light in the dark, shelter from the sun, and spiritual path.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Hyperbole (Exaggeration)

Naan vaazhnthinda Kaatru vendam Kaadhal podhum

Extravagant claims that air, housing, and breathing are unneeded because love fulfills all biological and physical needs.

Metaphor

Naan vasithida veedu vendam Idhayam podhum

Comparing the beloved's heart to a dwelling space.

Anaphora / Structural Repetition

Thaeneer vendam Punnagai kalandha mutham kodu

Repetition of the phrase format '[X] vendam [Y] podhum' to establish contrast and conviction.

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Trivia

The song comes from the 2005 movie 'Andha Naal Nyabagam' starring Ramana and Sridevika. The soundtrack was composed by Bharadwaj.

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