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Lyrics & meaning

Sondhangalai Vazhthi

From Nilave Malare · 1986

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Nilave Malare1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Sondhangalai vaazhthi sindhu paaduvenI will sing a song praising my loved ones
Kaanneerilum naanor geedham paaduvenEven through tears, I will sing a melody
Engae naan sendraalum ezhu jenmangal un nenjilWherever I go, for seven births in your heart
Vaazhbavan naan nanbanae nanbanaeI am the one who lives, my friend, my friend
Nanbanae nanbanaeMy friend, my friend
Male
Sondhangalai vaazhthi sindhu paaduvenI will sing a song praising my loved ones
Kaanneerilum naanor geedham paaduvenEven through tears, I will sing a melody
Engae naan sendraalum ezhu jenmangal un nenjilWherever I go, for seven births in your heart
Vaazhbavan naan nanbanae nanbanaeI am the one who lives, my friend, my friend
Nanbanae nanbanaeMy friend, my friend
Male
Naan thazhuva nadandhu varum thaenaruviThe stream of honey walking towards me to be embraced
Naal muzhukka parandhu varum poonguruviThe little bird flying all day long
Naan thazhuva nadandhu varum thaenaruviThe stream of honey walking towards me to be embraced
Naal muzhukka parandhu varum poonguruviThe little bird flying all day long
Male
Thaaiyudan sernthathu en kadan theernthathuReunited with mother, my duty is fulfilled
Aadiya naadagam amaithiyaai mudinthathuThe drama played has peacefully come to an end
Mudinthathu …… mudinthathu…………Ended... ended...
Male
Ammaadi ennaalum maamanOh little girl, will your uncle's
Nyaabagam un nenjilMemory in your heart
Vaazhumo sol kanmani… ponmaniLive forever? Tell me my dear... my precious...
Kanmani… ponmaniMy dear... my precious...
Male
Sondhangalai vaazhthi sindhu paaduvenI will sing a song praising my loved ones
Kaanneerilum naanor geedham paaduvenEven through tears, I will sing a melody
Male
Naayagiyae ninaithapadi maalai iduOh heroine, exchange garlands as wished
Naayaganin mazhalaikkoru vaazhvu koduGive life to the hero's child
Naayagiyae ninaithapadi maalai iduOh heroine, exchange garlands as wished
Naayaganin mazhalaikkoru vaazhvu koduGive life to the hero's child
Male
Raamanai idaiyilae pirinthaval janakiJanaki who was separated from Rama in between
Meendum naan serkkiren naan oru maruthi…I unite them again, I am a Hanuman...
Maruthi… maruthiHanuman... Hanuman...
Male
Nallorgal ellorum vaazhthathaanoru pallaanduSo that all good people may bless, a song of long life
Paadinen naan… vaazhgavae …. vaazhgavae….I sang... May you live long... May you live long...
Vaazhgavae …. vaazhgavae….May you live long... May you live long...
Male
Sondhangalai vaazhthi sindhu paaduvenI will sing a song praising my loved ones
Kaanneerilum naanor geedham paaduvenEven through tears, I will sing a melody
Engae naan sendraalum ezhu jenmangal un nenjilWherever I go, for seven births in your heart
Vaazhbavan naan nanbanae nanbanaeI am the one who lives, my friend, my friend
Nanbanae nanbanaeMy friend, my friend

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Sondhangalai Vaazhthi from the movie Nilave Malare (1986) is a poignant composition expressing selfless affection, deep friendship, and emotional sacrifice. The protagonist sings joyous melodies celebrating the happiness of his loved ones despite his own heart breaking in tears. He views his supportive presence in their lives as a temporary role that has now come to a peaceful conclusion after uniting those who belong together. Comparing his role to Maruthi (Hanuman) who reunited Rama and Sita, he seeks no reward other than to remain alive in their memories for generations to come while bestowing long life and happiness upon them.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Contrast / Antithesis

Kaanneerilum naanor geedham paaduven

Juxtaposes sadness with singing joyously, highlighting emotional resilience and sacrifice.

Mythological Allusion & Metaphor

Raamanai idaiyilae pirinthaval janaki / Meendum naan serkkiren naan oru maruthi…

Compares the protagonist's act of uniting loved ones to Lord Hanuman (Maruthi) reuniting Lord Rama and Sita (Janaki).

Metaphor & Imagery

Naan thazhuva nadandhu varum thaenaruvi / Naal muzhukka parandhu varum poonguruvi

Uses nature imagery like 'thaenaruvi' (honey stream) and 'poonguruvi' (flower bird) as affectionate metaphors for a child or loved one.

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Trivia

Nilave Malare (1986) features music composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Vaali. The film stars Nadhiya, Rahman, and Baby Shalini, and this song serves as a core emotional climax emphasizing noble friendship and sacrifice.

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