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Lyrics & meaning

Vaa Chellam

From Ponmagal Vandhal · 2020

Lyricist
Vivek
Singers
Brinda Sivakumar Chorus : Kamalaja, Roshni, Ala B Bala, Deepthi
Music director
Govind Vasantha
Movie name
Ponmagal Vandhal
Movie release year
2020
Lyrics added on
1 Feb 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vaa chellam en vaazhka
Parisaa thandha poovae
Thaayaaga enna petha
Thaayae vaadi
Nee kaettaa en usura
Paalaa thaaren poovae
Nee neendhathaan
Kaigal konden vaadi
Kodi kangalum podhaadhu
Azhagaana un mogam paakka
Varam vaangi vaikkavae
Kai podhaadhae…ae….ae….
Nooru vaanavil podhaadhu
Una pola oviyam theetta
Podhum pillai vaasam mattum
Podhum vaadi
Come, my darling,
O flower gifted to my life.
You who made me a mother,
Come to me, my little mother.
If you ask, my very life
I will give as milk, my flower.
Just for you to swim in,
I have these arms; come to me.
Even ten million eyes are not enough
To look at your beautiful face.
To hold all the blessings I received,
My hands are not enough...
Even a hundred rainbows are not enough
To paint a picture like you.
Just the scent of my child
Is enough; come to me.
Female
Female
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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