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Lyrics & meaning

Silai Vannam Yaro

From Hitler Umanath · 1982

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Hitler Umanath1982

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Silai vannam yaaro srungaaram yaaroWho is the sculpted beauty? Who is the embodiment of romantic grace?
Thamizh sangam yaaro sangeetham yaaroWho is the Tamil academy? Who is the music itself?
Silai vannam yaaro srungaaram yaaroWho is the sculpted beauty? Who is the embodiment of romantic grace?
Thamizh sangam yaaro sangeetham yaaroWho is the Tamil academy? Who is the music itself?
Female
Poomaalai yaaro ponnoonjal yaaroWho is the flower garland? Who is the golden swing?
Poomaalai yaaro ponnoonjal yaaroWho is the flower garland? Who is the golden swing?
Thaen kinnam yaaro sevvaanam yaaroWho is the honey cup? Who is the crimson sky?
Thaen kinnam yaaro sevvaanam yaaroWho is the honey cup? Who is the crimson sky?
Female
Silai vannam yaaro srungaaram yaaroWho is the sculpted beauty? Who is the embodiment of romantic grace?
Thamizh sangam yaaro sangeetham yaaroWho is the Tamil academy? Who is the music itself?
Female
Porkkovil yaaro pudhu dheivam yaaroWho is the golden temple? Who is the new deity?
Porkkovil yaaro pudhu dheivam yaaroWho is the golden temple? Who is the new deity?
Ilam devi ennai poojai seivaaroWill he worship me as a young goddess?
Ilam devi ennai poojai seivaaroWill he worship me as a young goddess?
Female
En munnae nirppaaro en kannae enpaaroWill he stand before me and call me the apple of his eye?
Thaaraa….ro….ro…..thaalaattu vaaro….Lullaby sounds... will he come to sing a lullaby?
Female
Silai vannam yaaro srungaaram yaaroWho is the sculpted beauty? Who is the embodiment of romantic grace?
Thamizh sangam yaaro sangeetham yaaroWho is the Tamil academy? Who is the music itself?
Female
Perenna pero yaar solluvaaroWhat is his name? Who will tell me?
Perenna pero yaar solluvaaroWhat is his name? Who will tell me?
Thaan entha ooro naal kooruvaaroWhich town is he from? Will anyone announce the auspicious date?
Thaan entha ooro naal kooruvaaroWhich town is he from? Will anyone announce the auspicious date?
Female
En nenjam alluvaroWill he steal my heart?
Pon manjam vaippaaroWill he prepare a golden bed for me?
En kalyaana maappillai yaaro….ooo….Who is my bridegroom?
Female
Silai vannam yaaro srungaaram yaaroWho is the sculpted beauty? Who is the embodiment of romantic grace?
Thamizh sangam yaaro sangeetham yaaroWho is the Tamil academy? Who is the music itself?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song expresses the romantic wonder and anticipation of a woman dreaming about her future beloved. Through poetic metaphors, she wonders who this ideal person might be, comparing his allure to classic art, divine temples, pure music, and sweet nectar. She muses about his identity, his hometown, and the day they will wed, longing for his arrival, affection, and love. Kannadasan's evocative poetry paired with M. S. Viswanathan's soulful composition creates a mesmerizing atmosphere of classical romantic longing.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Epiphora (Iyaibu)

Silai vannam yaaro srungaaram yaaro

The repetitive use of 'yaaro' at the end of hemistichs creates a rhythmic pattern of poetic inquiry and emphasis.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Thamizh sangam yaaro sangeetham yaaro

Comparing the unknown lover or love itself to cultural and artistic ideals like 'Thamizh sangam' (Tamil academy) and 'Sangeetham' (Music).

Alliteration (Monai)

Poomaalai yaaro ponnoonjal yaaro

Initial consonant matching in words like 'Poomaalai' and 'Ponnoonjal' enhances the musicality.

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Trivia

The film 'Hitler Umanath' (1982) starred Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan. The song showcases the classic combination of composer M. S. Viswanathan, lyricist Kannadasan, and vocalist Vani Jairam, known for producing rich classical-pop fusion melodies in Tamil cinema.

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