Nam Vaazhvenum Solaiyil
From Rathna Kumar · 1949
- Lyricist
- Papanasam Sivan
- Singers
- P. U. Chinnappa, P. A. Periyanayaki
- Music directors
- G. Ramanathan, C. R. Subbaraman
- Details
- Rathna Kumar1949
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Naam vaazhvenum | Into the garden of life |
| Solaiyil pugundhomae | We have entered together |
| Naam vaazhvenum | Into the garden of life |
| Solaiyil pugundhomae | We have entered together |
| Mayilaai aaduvomae | We shall dance like peacocks |
| Kuyilaai paaduvomae | We shall sing like cuckoos |
| Female | |
| Mayilaai aaduvomae | We shall dance like peacocks |
| Kuyilaai paaduvomae | We shall sing like cuckoos |
| Naam vaazhvenum | Into the garden of life |
| Solaiyil pugundhomae | We have entered together |
| Male | |
| Nee ilamaamayilaai aadiduvaai naan | You shall dance like a young peacock, while I |
| Isaivaai padham paadidvaenae | Shall sweetly sing poetic verses |
| Nee ilamaamayilaai aadiduvaai naan | You shall dance like a young peacock, while I |
| Isaivaai padham paadidvaenae | Shall sweetly sing poetic verses |
| Female | |
| Odum nadhi naanae kadal neerae | I am the running river, oh ocean waters |
| Umai naadi vandhaen | I came seeking your presence |
| Odum nadhi naanae kadal neerae | I am the running river, oh ocean waters |
| Umai naadi vandhaen | I came seeking your presence |
| Oonuyiraai kalandhomae | We have merged as body and soul |
| Iniyor baedha mundo | Can there be any difference between us now? |
| Oonuyiraai kalandhomae | We have merged as body and soul |
| Iniyor baedha mundo | Can there be any difference between us now? |
| Male | |
| Ulla kadal pongiyae | As the sea inside me swelled up |
| Odi vandhaen naanae | I came running towards you |
| Ulla kadal pongiyae | As the sea inside me swelled up |
| Odi vandhaen naanae | I came running towards you |
| Pallamadhil paayaadha | Is there any flood that does not |
| Vella mundo | Flow into the low-lying valley? |
| Pallamadhil paayaadha | Is there any flood that does not |
| Vella mundo | Flow into the low-lying valley? |
| Female | |
| Aahaa malaridhazhai vandum | Ah, the honeybee tastes |
| Suvaikkudhae | The fresh flower petal |
| Aahaa malaridhazhai vandum | Ah, the honeybee tastes |
| Suvaikkudhae | The fresh flower petal |
| Vaazh velaam inbamayam thaanae | All of life is indeed blissful |
| Aahaa malaridhazhai vandum | Ah, the honeybee tastes |
| Suvaikkudhae aahaa | The flower petal, ah |
| Male | |
| Maanae paar idho | Oh my dear, look there |
| Yaaro anaikkuraar | Someone is embracing |
| Maanae paar idho | Oh my dear, look there |
| Yaaro anaikkuraar | Someone is embracing |
| Madhanum radhiyumena | Just like Kamadeva and Rati |
| Joraa yirukkiraar | They look so magnificent together |
| Madhanum radhiyumena | Just like Kamadeva and Rati |
| Joraa yirukkiraar | They look so magnificent together |
| Female | |
| {Maiyalinaal | Through our deep passion |
| Male | |
| Madhan villai velluvom | We shall overcome Kamadeva's bow |
| Female | |
| Manadhilae | Within our minds |
| Male | |
| Oru ellai illaiyae} (2) | There are no boundaries at all |
| Male | |
| Inba kadalidai | In the ocean of joy |
| Moozhgi ezhundhae | Diving and emerging |
| Ellaigal kaanbomae | We shall explore all horizons |
| Inba kadalidai | In the ocean of joy |
| Moozhgi ezhundhae | Diving and emerging |
| Ellaigal kaanbomae | We shall explore all horizons |
| Idhaya veliyilae | In the vast expanse of the heart |
| Irudhi yillaamal | Without any end |
| Inaindhae vaazhvomae | We shall live together united |
| Idhaya veliyilae | In the vast expanse of the heart |
| Irudhi yillaamal | Without any end |
| Inaindhae vaazhvomae | We shall live together united |
| Male | |
| Venmadhi pozhiyum | Shed by the bright white moon |
| Than nilavadhanil | Floating in its cool light |
| Midhandhu magizhvomae | We shall rejoice together |
| Mei marandhu anaivomae | Forgetting ourselves, we shall embrace |
நாம் வாழ்வெனும்
சோலையில் புகுந்தோமே
நாம் வாழ்வெனும்
சோலையில் புகுந்தோமே
மயிலாய் ஆடுவோமே
குயிலாய்ப் பாடுவமே
Into the garden of life
We have entered together
Into the garden of life
We have entered together
We shall dance like peacocks
We shall sing like cuckoos
மயிலாய் ஆடுவோமே
குயிலாய்ப் பாடுவமே
நாம் வாழ்வெனும்
சோலையில் புகுந்தோமே
We shall dance like peacocks
We shall sing like cuckoos
Into the garden of life
We have entered together
நீ இளமாமயிலாய் ஆடிடுவாய் நான்
இசைவாய்ப் பதம் பாடிடுவேனே
நீ இளமாமயிலாய் ஆடிடுவாய் நான்
இசைவாய்ப் பதம் பாடிடுவேனே
You shall dance like a young peacock, while I
Shall sweetly sing poetic verses
You shall dance like a young peacock, while I
Shall sweetly sing poetic verses
ஓடும் நதி நானே கடல் நீரே
உமை நாடி வந்தேன்
ஓடும் நதி நானே கடல் நீரே
உமை நாடி வந்தேன்
ஊனுயிராய்க் கலந்தோமே
இனியோர் பேத முண்டோ
ஊனுயிராய்க் கலந்தோமே
இனியோர் பேத முண்டோ
I am the running river, oh ocean waters
I came seeking your presence
I am the running river, oh ocean waters
I came seeking your presence
We have merged as body and soul
Can there be any difference between us now?
We have merged as body and soul
Can there be any difference between us now?
உள்ளக் கடல் பொங்கியே
ஓடி வந்தேன் நானே
உள்ளக் கடல் பொங்கியே
ஓடி வந்தேன் நானே
பள்ளமதில் பாயாத
வெள்ள முண்டோ
பள்ளமதில் பாயாத
வெள்ள முண்டோ
As the sea inside me swelled up
I came running towards you
As the sea inside me swelled up
I came running towards you
Is there any flood that does not
Flow into the low-lying valley?
Is there any flood that does not
Flow into the low-lying valley?
ஆஹா மலரிதழை வண்டும்
சுவைக்குதே
ஆஹா மலரிதழை வண்டும்
சுவைக்குதே
வாழ் வெலாம் இன்பமயம் தானே
ஆஹா மலரிதழை வண்டும்
சுவைக்குதே ஆஹா
Ah, the honeybee tastes
The fresh flower petal
Ah, the honeybee tastes
The fresh flower petal
All of life is indeed blissful
Ah, the honeybee tastes
The flower petal, ah
மானே பார் இதோ
யாரோ அணைக்குறார்
மானே பார் இதோ
யாரோ அணைக்குறார்
மதனும் ரதியுமென
ஜோரா யிருக்கிறார்
மதனும் ரதியுமென
ஜோரா யிருக்கிறார்
Oh my dear, look there
Someone is embracing
Oh my dear, look there
Someone is embracing
Just like Kamadeva and Rati
They look so magnificent together
Just like Kamadeva and Rati
They look so magnificent together
{மையலினால்
Through our deep passion
மதன் வில்லை வெல்லுவோம்
We shall overcome Kamadeva's bow
மனதிலே
Within our minds
ஒரு எல்லை இல்லையே} (2)
There are no boundaries at all
இன்பக் கடலிடை
மூழ்கி யெழுந்தே
எல்கைள் காண்போமே
இன்பக் கடலிடை
மூழ்கி யெழுந்தே
எல்கைள் காண்போமே
இதய வெளியிலே
இறுதி யில்லாமல்
இணைந்தே வாழ்வோமே
இதய வெளியிலே
இறுதி யில்லாமல்
இணைந்தே வாழ்வோமே
In the ocean of joy
Diving and emerging
We shall explore all horizons
In the ocean of joy
Diving and emerging
We shall explore all horizons
In the vast expanse of the heart
Without any end
We shall live together united
In the vast expanse of the heart
Without any end
We shall live together united
வெண்மதி பொழியும்
தன் நிலவதனில்
மிதந்து மகிழ்வோமே
மெய் மறந்து அணைவோமே
Shed by the bright white moon
Floating in its cool light
We shall rejoice together
Forgetting ourselves, we shall embrace
Naam vaazhvenum
Into the garden of life
Solaiyil pugundhomae
We have entered together
Naam vaazhvenum
Into the garden of life
Solaiyil pugundhomae
We have entered together
Mayilaai aaduvomae
We shall dance like peacocks
Kuyilaai paaduvomae
We shall sing like cuckoos
Mayilaai aaduvomae
We shall dance like peacocks
Kuyilaai paaduvomae
We shall sing like cuckoos
Naam vaazhvenum
Into the garden of life
Solaiyil pugundhomae
We have entered together
Nee ilamaamayilaai aadiduvaai naan
You shall dance like a young peacock, while I
Isaivaai padham paadidvaenae
Shall sweetly sing poetic verses
Nee ilamaamayilaai aadiduvaai naan
You shall dance like a young peacock, while I
Isaivaai padham paadidvaenae
Shall sweetly sing poetic verses
Odum nadhi naanae kadal neerae
I am the running river, oh ocean waters
Umai naadi vandhaen
I came seeking your presence
Odum nadhi naanae kadal neerae
I am the running river, oh ocean waters
Umai naadi vandhaen
I came seeking your presence
Oonuyiraai kalandhomae
We have merged as body and soul
Iniyor baedha mundo
Can there be any difference between us now?
Oonuyiraai kalandhomae
We have merged as body and soul
Iniyor baedha mundo
Can there be any difference between us now?
Ulla kadal pongiyae
As the sea inside me swelled up
Odi vandhaen naanae
I came running towards you
Ulla kadal pongiyae
As the sea inside me swelled up
Odi vandhaen naanae
I came running towards you
Pallamadhil paayaadha
Is there any flood that does not
Vella mundo
Flow into the low-lying valley?
Pallamadhil paayaadha
Is there any flood that does not
Vella mundo
Flow into the low-lying valley?
Aahaa malaridhazhai vandum
Ah, the honeybee tastes
Suvaikkudhae
The fresh flower petal
Aahaa malaridhazhai vandum
Ah, the honeybee tastes
Suvaikkudhae
The fresh flower petal
Vaazh velaam inbamayam thaanae
All of life is indeed blissful
Aahaa malaridhazhai vandum
Ah, the honeybee tastes
Suvaikkudhae aahaa
The flower petal, ah
Maanae paar idho
Oh my dear, look there
Yaaro anaikkuraar
Someone is embracing
Maanae paar idho
Oh my dear, look there
Yaaro anaikkuraar
Someone is embracing
Madhanum radhiyumena
Just like Kamadeva and Rati
Joraa yirukkiraar
They look so magnificent together
Madhanum radhiyumena
Just like Kamadeva and Rati
Joraa yirukkiraar
They look so magnificent together
{Maiyalinaal
Through our deep passion
Madhan villai velluvom
We shall overcome Kamadeva's bow
Manadhilae
Within our minds
Oru ellai illaiyae} (2)
There are no boundaries at all
Inba kadalidai
In the ocean of joy
Moozhgi ezhundhae
Diving and emerging
Ellaigal kaanbomae
We shall explore all horizons
Inba kadalidai
In the ocean of joy
Moozhgi ezhundhae
Diving and emerging
Ellaigal kaanbomae
We shall explore all horizons
Idhaya veliyilae
In the vast expanse of the heart
Irudhi yillaamal
Without any end
Inaindhae vaazhvomae
We shall live together united
Idhaya veliyilae
In the vast expanse of the heart
Irudhi yillaamal
Without any end
Inaindhae vaazhvomae
We shall live together united
Venmadhi pozhiyum
Shed by the bright white moon
Than nilavadhanil
Floating in its cool light
Midhandhu magizhvomae
We shall rejoice together
Mei marandhu anaivomae
Forgetting ourselves, we shall embrace
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic romantic duet celebrates the joy of true love and emotional union, describing love through vivid natural imagery. The lovers view their entry into life as stepping into a lush, vibrant garden where they can express their happiness freely through song and dance, comparing themselves to peacocks and cuckoos.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamanai)
“Mayilaai aaduvomae”
Compares the lovers' dancing and singing to peacocks ('Mayilaai aaduvomae') and cuckoos ('Kuyilaai paaduvomae').
Extended Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Odum nadhi naanae kadal neerae”
Compares the lover to a flowing river running towards the ocean, symbolizing the inevitable merging of two souls.
Alliteration & Rhyme (Etukai)
“Mayilaai aaduvomae”
Uses matching second consonants in 'Mayilaai' and 'Kuyilaai' to create rhythmic melodic harmony.
Mythological Allusion
“Madhanum radhiyumena”
Refers to Lord Madhan (Kamadeva) and Rati, the Hindu deities of love and desire, to illustrate divine romantic perfection.
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Trivia
Rathna Kumar (1949) was a high-profile Tamil film produced by Jupiter Pictures featuring legendary actors P. U. Chinnappa and M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar (MKT). The lyrics were composed by Papanasam Sivan, one of modern Carnatic music's most celebrated composers.
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