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Lyrics & meaning

Puthiya Vaanam

From Anbe Vaa · 1966

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Anbe Vaa
Movie release year
1966
Lyrics added on
12 Apr 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Pudhiya vaanam
Vaanam vaanam
Pudhiya boomi pudhiya
Boomi pudhiya boomi
Pudhiya vaanam
Pudhiya boomi engum
Panimazhai pozhigiradhu
Naan varugaiyilae
Ennai varaverka vanna
Poomazhai pozhigiradhu
Oh hoo hoo
……………………….
Pudhiya vaanam
Pudhiya boomi engum
Panimazhai pozhigiradhu
Naan varugaiyilae
Ennai varaverka vanna
Poomazhai pozhigiradhu
Oh hoo hoo
………………………
{ Pudhiya sooriyanin
Paarvaiyilae ulagam
Vizhithukonda velaiyilae } (2)
Imayathil irukum
Kulirkaatru indru
Idhayathai thodugiradhu
Andru imayathil
Cheran kodi parandha
{ Andha kaalam therigiradhu } (2)
{ Oh oh oh …. Lala la la la } (2)
Pudhiya vaanam
Pudhiya boomi engum
Panimazhai pozhigiradhu
Naan varugaiyilae
Ennai varaverka vanna
Poomazhai pozhigiradhu
Oh hoo hoo
{ Pillai kootangalai
Paarkaiyilae pinju
Mozhigalai ketkaiyilae } (2)
Nallavar ellam
Nalam peruvaar endra
Nambikai pirakiradhu
Ivar varavendum
Pugal peravendum
{ Endru aasai thudikiradhu } (2)
{ Oh oh oh …. Lala la la la } (2)
Pudhiya vaanam
Pudhiya boomi engum
Panimazhai pozhigiradhu
Naan varugaiyilae
Ennai varaverka vanna
Poomazhai pozhigiradhu
Oh hoo hoo
{ Endha naadu
Endra kelviyillai
Enna jaadhi
Endra bedhamillai } (2)
Manithargal anbin
Vazhithedi ingu
Iyarkaiyai vanangugiraar
Malai uyarndhadhupol
Manam uyarndhadhendru
{ Ivar vaazhvil vilakugiraar } (2)
{ Oh oh oh …. Lala la la la } (2)
Pudhiya vaanam
Pudhiya boomi engum
Panimazhai pozhigiradhu
Naan varugaiyilae
Ennai varaverka vanna
Poomazhai pozhigiradhu
Oh hoo hoo
……………………………………..
A new sky
Sky, sky
A new earth, a new
Earth, a new earth
A new sky,
A new earth, everywhere
Snow is showering down
As I arrive,
To welcome me,
A rain of colorful flowers falls
Oh hoo hoo
...
A new sky,
A new earth, everywhere
Snow is showering down
As I arrive,
To welcome me,
A rain of colorful flowers falls
Oh hoo hoo
...
Under the gaze of the new sun,
At the moment when the world
Awakens from its sleep,
The chilly breeze
Blowing from the Himalayas
Touches my heart today
Back when, on the Himalayas,
The Chera (ancient Tamil dynasty) flag flew high,
That golden age shines before my eyes!
Oh oh oh... la la la la la
A new sky,
A new earth, everywhere
Snow is showering down
As I arrive,
To welcome me,
A rain of colorful flowers falls
Oh hoo hoo
When looking at the gathering of children,
When listening to their sweet,
Innocent voices,
That all good people
Will surely find well-being and joy—
Such hope is born!
They must rise high in life,
They must win great fame—
My heart beats with this longing!
Oh oh oh... la la la la la
A new sky,
A new earth, everywhere
Snow is showering down
As I arrive,
To welcome me,
A rain of colorful flowers falls
Oh hoo hoo
There is no question
About which country one belongs to,
There is no division
Of what caste one is,
Seeking the path of love,
People here
Worship nature
Just as the mountain stands tall,
So too are their hearts noble—
They prove this through their lives!
Oh oh oh... la la la la la
A new sky,
A new earth, everywhere
Snow is showering down
As I arrive,
To welcome me,
A rain of colorful flowers falls
Oh hoo hoo
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Pudhiya Vaanam is a celebrated, upbeat anthem of hope and joyful freedom from the 1966 romantic comedy Anbe Vaa. Set against the majestic snow-capped landscapes of Shimla, the song expresses the protagonist's delight upon entering a pristine environment where snow falls like nature's welcoming shower of flowers. He feels reinvigorated by the fresh dawn, recalling Tamil historical pride in the Chera kingdom's ancient emblem flying atop the Himalayas.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emonai (Initial Alliteration)

“Pudhiya vaanam / Pudhiya boomi engum”

Repetition of the initial 'P' sound across opening lines ('Pudhiya', 'Panimazhai', 'Poomazhai') creating a rhythmic melodic bounce.

Uvamai (Simile)

“Malai uyarndhadhupol / Manam uyarndhadhendru”

Comparing the high stature of the mountains directly to noble, elevated human hearts and minds.

Metaphor / Personification

“Ennai varaverka vanna / Poomazhai pozhigiradhu”

Personifying the falling snow as a welcoming shower of colorful flowers laid out for the arriving traveler.

Anaphora / Repetition

“Pudhiya vaanam / Pudhiya boomi”

Iterative use of 'Pudhiya' (New) to continuously emphasize themes of renewal, optimism, and fresh beginnings.

Did you know?

Trivia

Filmed in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 'Pudhiya Vaanam' is one of the most famous outdoor location songs in M. G. Ramachandran's career. Composed by M. S. Viswanathan, sung by T. M. Soundararajan, and written by Vaali, the song featured MGR dancing in colorful winter attire. The movie Anbe Vaa was AVM Productions' adaptation of the 1961 Hollywood romantic comedy Come September.

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