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Lyrics & meaning

Vaa Vaa Kanmani

From Innisai Mazhai · 1992

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Innisai Mazhai
Movie release year
1992
Lyrics added on
1 Apr 2020

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Vaa vaa… kanmani… vaa vaa… aa… kanmani…
Vaa vaa kanmani vaasal thaedi vaa
Vaa vaa kanmani vaasal thaedi vaa
Vaanam illaiyael vaadum vennilaa
Vaa vaa mannavaa vaasal thaedi vaa
Vaa vaa mannavaa vaasal thaedi vaa
Vaanam illaiyael vaadum vennilaa
Vaa vaa kanmani
Thodangiyadhu isai mazhai ingae
Thodarndhu vandha pagaivargal engae
Muzhanguvadhu sudhandhira geetham
Vazhanguvadhu sugam tharum naadham
Sudhigalin oliyai yaar
Siraigalil adaippadhu
Surangalai yaar avan
Karangalil pidippadhu
Isaiyin vazhi idhayangal kooda
Idaiyil sila thadaigalai poda
Kadandhu varum kalainjanin paattu
Thaduppadhevar vilangugal pottu
Aayiram rasigargal
Yaavarum nam vasam
Aanandha geethathil
Thondridum paravasam
Vaavaa vaavaa anbae…
Vaa vaa mannavaa vaasal thaedi vaa
Vaa vaa kanmani vaasal thaedi vaa
Iruvar nenjil pala vagai kaayam
Isaiyil avai marandhidum maayam
Irandu kuyil inaindhidum naalum
Iravu pagal isaithidum gaanam
Dhevanin theerppidhu
Yaar idhai maruppadhu
Kaadhal thaan endrumae
Kadaisiyil jeyippadhu
Unadhu nizhal enakkillai endru
Uyirai vida ninaithadhu undu
Unadhu thunai kidaithadhu ingu
Uyirai vida uyarndhadhu endru
Raagamum thaalamum or vagai mooligai
Sogangal theerndhana poothadhu poo nagai
Vaavaa vaavaa anbae…
Vaa vaa kanmani vaasal thaedi vaa
Vaa vaa mannavaa vaasal thaedi vaa
Vaanam illaiyael vaadum vennilaa
Vaanam illaiyael vaadum vennilaa
Vaa vaa kanmani vaasal thaedi vaa
Vaa vaa mannavaa vaasal thaedi vaa
Come, come... my darling... come, come... ah... my darling...
Come, my darling, come seeking my doorstep
Come, my darling, come seeking my doorstep
Without the sky, the white moon will fade
Come, my king, come seeking my doorstep
Come, my king, come seeking my doorstep
Without the sky, the white moon will fade
Come, my darling
A shower of music has begun here
Where are the enemies who pursued us?
A song of freedom rings out
Bringing sweet joy through its melody
Who can ever lock up
the sound of harmony in prison?
Who is the one who can
catch musical notes in his hands?
When hearts unite through music,
even if hurdles are placed in the way,
an artist's song will cross beyond them;
who can stop it by putting on chains?
Thousands of fans,
they are all won over by us
In this song of joy,
pure bliss comes alive!
Come, come, come, come, my love...
Come, my king, come seeking my doorstep
Come, my darling, come seeking my doorstep
Both our hearts bear many wounds,
by the magic of music, they are forgotten
The day two cuckoos join together,
their song plays on, day and night
This is God's verdict,
who can deny it?
It is love that always
wins in the end!
Thinking I would not even have your shadow,
there were times I thought of ending my life
Now that I have found your companionship here,
I know it is more precious than life itself
Melody and rhythm are a healing herb,
sorrows have ended, and a flower-like smile has bloomed
Come, come, come, come, my love...
Come, my darling, come seeking my doorstep
Come, my king, come seeking my doorstep
Without the sky, the white moon will fade
Without the sky, the white moon will fade
Come, my darling, come seeking my doorstep
Come, my king, come seeking my doorstep
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Vaa Vaa Kanmani from the film Innisai Mazhai (1992) is a triumphant duet celebrating the unbreakable bond between lovers through the power of music. The lovers compare their interdependence to the sky and the moon, asserting that neither can thrive without the other. They view music as an unstoppable, free force capable of transcending all obstacles, enmity, and imprisonment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Vaanam illaiyael vaadum vennilaa”

Compares the lovers' relationship to the sky and the moon (Vaanam illaiyael vaadum vennilaa), illustrating mutual dependence.

Ethirukaai / Second Letter Rhyme (Emonai & Ethirai)

“Thodangiyadhu isai mazhai ingae / Thodarndhu vandha pagaivargal engae”

The second letter 'da' rhymes in 'Thodangiyadhu' and 'Thodarndhu', creating rhythmic musicality.

Rhetorical Question

“Sudhigalin oliyai yaar siraigalil adaippadhu”

Asks who can imprison musical notes or sound, emphasizing that art and love cannot be chained.

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Trivia

Innisai Mazhai (1992) was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and featured lyrics by Vaali. The movie centers on a youthful music band, making the themes of musical freedom and romantic resilience central to its soundtrack.

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