Naan Vizhikkum
From Sarasa B.A. · 1965
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Bhanumathi
- Music director
- S. Vedhachalam
- Details
- Sarasa B.A.1965
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Oruvarukkae valarnthirundhen | I grew up solely for one person. |
| Oruvaraiyae ninaithirundhen | I thought only of that one person. |
| Oruvarukkae malarnthirundhen | I bloomed exclusively for one person. |
| Oruvarukkae vaazhndhirundhen | I lived my life only for one person. |
| Female | |
| Naan vizhikkum velai vandhadhu | The time for me to awaken had arrived, |
| Endru mandhu sonnadhu | So said my heart. |
| Avar thoonghi vittaar | He fell asleep forever, |
| Endru oru saedhi vandhadhu…saedhi vandhadhu | And news arrived... news arrived. |
| Female | |
| Manam mudikkum velai vandhadhu | The time to tie the knot had arrived, |
| Endru manam sonnadhu | So said my heart. |
| Avar mudinthu vittaar | He was no more, |
| Endru oru saedhi vandhadhu…saedhi vandhadhu | And news arrived... news arrived. |
| Female | |
| Aattru vellam karai kadanthu | The river flood overflowed its banks |
| Theruvil vandhadhu | And swept onto the street. |
| Kaatradithu kadal kumari oor azhindhu | Strong winds blew and destroyed the coastal town. |
| Naettru varai kanni endra peyar irundhadhu | Until yesterday, I had the status of an unwed maiden. |
| Indha neram mudhal manam izhandha | From this moment, a state of losing my mind |
| Nilaiyum vandhadhu…nilaiyum vandhadhu | Has also come... has also come. |
| Female | |
| Naan vizhikkum velai vandhadhu | The time for me to awaken had arrived, |
| Endru mandhu sonnadhu | So said my heart. |
| Female | |
| Kaaindha maram thalai nimirndhu | A dried tree can raise its head |
| Thazhaippadhum undu | And sprout leaves again. |
| Thaeindha nila marupadiyum valarvadhum undu | A waning moon can grow full once again. |
| Vandha saedhi kanavu pola maari vidatha | Won't this news turn out to be just a dream? |
| Indru vandha saedhi kanavu pola maari vidatha | Won't today's tragic news turn out to be just a dream? |
| En manadhil avar vaitha kodi malarndhu vidatha | Won't the creeper he planted in my heart bloom? |
| Malarndhu vidatha …malarndhu vidatha | Won't it bloom... won't it bloom? |
ஒருவருக்கே வளர்ந்திருந்தேன்
ஒருவரையே நினைத்திருந்தேன்
ஒருவருக்கே மலர்ந்திருந்தேன்
ஒருவருக்கே வாழ்ந்திருந்தேன்
I grew up solely for one person.
I thought only of that one person.
I bloomed exclusively for one person.
I lived my life only for one person.
நான் விழிக்கும் வேளை வந்தது
என்று மனது சொன்னது
அவர் தூங்கி விட்டார்
என்று ஒரு சேதி வந்தது...சேதி வந்தது
The time for me to awaken had arrived,
So said my heart.
He fell asleep forever,
And news arrived... news arrived.
மணம் முடிக்கும் வேளை வந்தது
என்று மனம் சொன்னது
அவர் முடிந்து விட்டார்
என்று ஒரு சேதி வந்தது ...சேதி வந்தது
The time to tie the knot had arrived,
So said my heart.
He was no more,
And news arrived... news arrived.
ஆற்று வெள்ளம் கரை கடந்து
தெருவில் வந்தது
காற்றடித்து கடல் குமுறி ஊரழிந்தது
நேற்று வரை கன்னி என்ற பெயர் இருந்தது
இந்த நேரம் முதல் மணம் இழந்த
நிலையும் வந்தது ...நிலையும் வந்தது
The river flood overflowed its banks
And swept onto the street.
Strong winds blew and destroyed the coastal town.
Until yesterday, I had the status of an unwed maiden.
From this moment, a state of losing my mind
Has also come... has also come.
நான் விழிக்கும் வேளை வந்தது
என்று மனது சொன்னது
The time for me to awaken had arrived,
So said my heart.
காய்ந்த மரம் தலை நிமிர்ந்து
தழைப்பதும் உண்டு
தேய்ந்த நிலா மறுபடியும் வளர்வதும் உண்டு
வந்த சேதி கனவு போல மாறி விடாதா
இன்று வந்த சேதி கனவு போல மாறி விடாதா
என் மனதில் அவர் வைத்த கொடி மலர்ந்து விடாதா
மலர்ந்துவிடாதா மலர்ந்துவிடாதா
A dried tree can raise its head
And sprout leaves again.
A waning moon can grow full once again.
Won't this news turn out to be just a dream?
Won't today's tragic news turn out to be just a dream?
Won't the creeper he planted in my heart bloom?
Won't it bloom... won't it bloom?
Oruvarukkae valarnthirundhen
I grew up solely for one person.
Oruvaraiyae ninaithirundhen
I thought only of that one person.
Oruvarukkae malarnthirundhen
I bloomed exclusively for one person.
Oruvarukkae vaazhndhirundhen
I lived my life only for one person.
Naan vizhikkum velai vandhadhu
The time for me to awaken had arrived,
Endru mandhu sonnadhu
So said my heart.
Avar thoonghi vittaar
He fell asleep forever,
Endru oru saedhi vandhadhu…saedhi vandhadhu
And news arrived... news arrived.
Manam mudikkum velai vandhadhu
The time to tie the knot had arrived,
Endru manam sonnadhu
So said my heart.
Avar mudinthu vittaar
He was no more,
Endru oru saedhi vandhadhu…saedhi vandhadhu
And news arrived... news arrived.
Aattru vellam karai kadanthu
The river flood overflowed its banks
Theruvil vandhadhu
And swept onto the street.
Kaatradithu kadal kumari oor azhindhu
Strong winds blew and destroyed the coastal town.
Naettru varai kanni endra peyar irundhadhu
Until yesterday, I had the status of an unwed maiden.
Indha neram mudhal manam izhandha
From this moment, a state of losing my mind
Nilaiyum vandhadhu…nilaiyum vandhadhu
Has also come... has also come.
Naan vizhikkum velai vandhadhu
The time for me to awaken had arrived,
Endru mandhu sonnadhu
So said my heart.
Kaaindha maram thalai nimirndhu
A dried tree can raise its head
Thazhaippadhum undu
And sprout leaves again.
Thaeindha nila marupadiyum valarvadhum undu
A waning moon can grow full once again.
Vandha saedhi kanavu pola maari vidatha
Won't this news turn out to be just a dream?
Indru vandha saedhi kanavu pola maari vidatha
Won't today's tragic news turn out to be just a dream?
En manadhil avar vaitha kodi malarndhu vidatha
Won't the creeper he planted in my heart bloom?
Malarndhu vidatha …malarndhu vidatha
Won't it bloom... won't it bloom?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
In this poignant song from Sarasa B.A. (1965), the protagonist expresses profound grief upon receiving news of her lover's unexpected demise just as she was anticipating marriage and a blissful future. She reflects on how her entire youth and thoughts were dedicated exclusively to him. Expressing shock at how swiftly her happy world collapsed, she compares her despair to natural disasters such as overflowing river floods and violent coastal storms that wreck everything in an instant. In the latter half of the song, she clings to a glimmer of hope amidst tragedy. Using metaphors of a withered tree regaining leaves and a waning moon growing full again, she desperately prays that the heartbreaking news is merely a bad dream and that her cherished hopes of love will bloom once more. Sung with deeply emotional vocals by P. Bhanumathi and penned by Kannadasan, the song beautifully encapsulates despair, grief, and desperate yearning.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Monai
“Oruvarukkae valarnthirundhen / Oruvarukkae malarnthirundhen / Oruvarukkae vaazhndhirundhen”
Repetition of the word 'Oruvarukkae' at the beginning of consecutive lines creates rhythmic emphasis on her complete devotion to a single person.
Metaphor (Urvagam)
“Avar thoonghi vittaar”
'Avar thoonghi vittaar' (He fell asleep) is used as a poetic euphemism and metaphor for death.
Imagery & Nature Metaphors
“Aattru vellam karai kadanthu / Theruvil vandhadhu”
Comparing her sudden life tragedy to an overflowing river flood breaking its banks and destroying the town.
Contrast & Analogy
“Kaaindha maram thalai nimirndhu / Thazhaippadhum undu / Thaeindha nila marupadiyum valarvadhum undu”
Contrasting a withered tree sprouting foliage again and a waning moon regaining fullness as analogies for regaining lost hope.
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Trivia
Sarasa B.A. (1965) featured music composed by S. Vedhachalam. The multi-talented P. Bhanumathi not only starred in the lead role but also rendered this poignant track in her distinct, emotive voice with lyrics written by Kannadasan.
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