Vaa Chellam
From Ponmagal Vandhal · 2020
- Lyricist
- Vivek
- Music director
- Govind Vasantha
- Details
- Ponmagal Vandhal2020
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Vaa chellam en vaazhka | Come darling, my life, |
| Parisaa thandha poovae | Oh flower gifted to me! |
| Thaayaaga enna petha | Who birthed me like a mother, |
| Thaayae vaadi | Oh my mother, come dear! |
| Female | |
| Nee kaettaa en usura | If you ask, my very life force, |
| Paalaa thaaren poovae | I shall give as milk, my flower. |
| Nee neendhathaan | Just for you to swim, |
| Kaigal konden vaadi | I gained these hands, come dear. |
| Female | |
| Kodi kangalum podhaadhu | Even ten million eyes aren't enough, |
| Azhagaana un mogam paakka | To gaze at your beautiful face. |
| Varam vaangi vaikkavae | To receive and hold all the blessings, |
| Kai podhaadhae…ae….ae…. | These hands aren't enough... |
| Female | |
| Nooru vaanavil podhaadhu | A hundred rainbows aren't enough, |
| Una pola oviyam theetta | To paint a portrait like you. |
| Podhum pillai vaasam mattum | It is enough, just the scent of my child, |
| Podhum vaadi | It is enough, come dear. |
வா செல்லம் என் வாழ்க்க
பரிசா தந்த பூவே
தாயாக என்ன பெத்த
தாயே வாடி
Come darling, my life,
Oh flower gifted to me!
Who birthed me like a mother,
Oh my mother, come dear!
நீ கேட்டா என் உசுர
பாலா தாரேன் பூவே
நீ நீந்ததான்
கைகள் கொண்டேன் வாடி
If you ask, my very life force,
I shall give as milk, my flower.
Just for you to swim,
I gained these hands, come dear.
கோடி கண்களும் போதாது
அழகான உன் மொகம் பாக்க
வரம் வாங்கி வைக்கவே
கை போதாதே.....ஏ......ஏ.....
Even ten million eyes aren't enough,
To gaze at your beautiful face.
To receive and hold all the blessings,
These hands aren't enough...
நூறு வானவில் போதாது
உன்ன போல ஓவியம் தீட்ட
போதும் பிள்ளை வாசம் மட்டும்
போதும் வாடி
A hundred rainbows aren't enough,
To paint a portrait like you.
It is enough, just the scent of my child,
It is enough, come dear.
பெண் மற்றும் குழு :
நடைவண்டி சிரிப்பக்காட்டி
நீதான் என்ன நடக்க வச்ச
பனிக்கட்டி கண்ணக்கட்டி
நீதான் சோகம் மறக்கவச்ச
பெண் மற்றும் குழு :
சிணுங்கள் போல் ஏதோ செஞ்சு
நீதான் என்ன கரைய வச்ச
போக போற வழியில் எல்லாம்
நீதான் இன்பம் பொழிய வச்ச
பெண் மற்றும் குழு :
காலம் வரை நீதானே
காவல் வர நான்தானே
வா தூரமே.......அழகே.....
காரணமே.......
Vaa chellam en vaazhka
Come darling, my life,
Parisaa thandha poovae
Oh flower gifted to me!
Thaayaaga enna petha
Who birthed me like a mother,
Thaayae vaadi
Oh my mother, come dear!
Nee kaettaa en usura
If you ask, my very life force,
Paalaa thaaren poovae
I shall give as milk, my flower.
Nee neendhathaan
Just for you to swim,
Kaigal konden vaadi
I gained these hands, come dear.
Kodi kangalum podhaadhu
Even ten million eyes aren't enough,
Azhagaana un mogam paakka
To gaze at your beautiful face.
Varam vaangi vaikkavae
To receive and hold all the blessings,
Kai podhaadhae…ae….ae….
These hands aren't enough...
Nooru vaanavil podhaadhu
A hundred rainbows aren't enough,
Una pola oviyam theetta
To paint a portrait like you.
Podhum pillai vaasam mattum
It is enough, just the scent of my child,
Podhum vaadi
It is enough, come dear.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This soulful song from 'Ponmagal Vandhal' captures the profound, unconditional affection of a mother for her child. The lyrics describe how the child's presence gives a complete rebirth to the mother, playfully acknowledging the child as her own 'mother' who brings infinite joy and purpose to her life. Using poetic hyperboles, the lyrics express that even ten million eyes wouldn't be enough to behold the child's beauty, nor would a hundred rainbows suffice to capture her vibrant spirit. Ultimately, the simple scent and warmth of the child are all the mother needs to feel completely fulfilled.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Parisaa thandha poovae”
Compares the child directly to a gifted flower ('Parisaa thandha poovae') and reveres her as a mother figure ('Thaayaaga enna petha').
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Kodi kangalum podhaadhu”
Uses extreme exaggeration—stating ten million eyes are insufficient to look at the child's face—to emphasize her overwhelming beauty.
Imagery / Imagery of Nature
“Nooru vaanavil podhaadhu”
Uses the vivid image of a hundred rainbows to portray the vibrant visual perfection of the child.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai & Ethirai)
“Podhum pillai vaasam mattum / Podhum vaadi”
Repetition of sound patterns like 'Podhum' across lines 15 and 16 creates a soothing, rhythmic cadence suitable for a maternal song.
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Trivia
'Vaa Chellam' is featured in the 2020 court drama 'Ponmagal Vandhal' starring Jyothika. The song was composed by Govind Vasantha, with tender lyrics written by Vivek. Notably, the track was sung by Brindha Sivakumar, who is the sister of actor Suriya (and sister-in-law to Jyothika), adding a warm personal family connection to the song's production.
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