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Vaa Vaa Vaa Enakkaagavaa Naan

From Selvam · 1966

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Jamuna Rani, Dharmapuram Sundararajan
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Selvam
Movie release year
1966
Lyrics added on
14 Nov 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vaa vaa… vaa vaa vaa…
Enakkaaga vaa naan unakkaaga vaa
Ennai kaana vaa
Ennil unnai kaana vaa vaa vaa
Enakkaaga vaa naan unakkaaga vaa
Ennai kaana vaa
Ennil unnai kaana vaa vaa vaa
Enakkaaga vaa naan unakkaaga vaa
Ennai kaana vaa
Ennil unnai kaana vaa vaa vaa
Enakkaaga vaa naan unakkaaga vaa
Ilavaenil nilavae kaaya
Iru meengal kannil maeya
Ilavaenil nilavae kaaya
Iru meengal kannil maeya
Ila maeni tholil saaya
Idhazhoram thaenum paaya
Idhazhoram thaenum paaya
Enakkaaga vaa naan unakkaaga vaa
Thazhuvaadha dhaegam kandu
Thaniyaadha dhaagam kondu
Thazhuvaadha dhaegam kandu
Thaniyaadha dhaagam kondu
Thanal meedhu puzhuvo endru
Thavikkindra ullam rendu
Thavikkindra ullam rendu
Enakkaaga vaa naan unakkaaga vaa
Malar meedhu pani thoonga
Maram meedhu kani thoonga
Malar meedhu pani thoonga
Maram meedhu kani thoonga
Malai meedhu mughil thoonga
Madi meedhu nee thoonga
Malai meedhu mugil thoonga
Madi meedhu nee thoonga
Madi meedhu nee thoonga vaa vaa vaa
Neeraada nadhiyaa illai
Nizhal thaeda idamaa illai
Pasiyaara unavaa illai
Pagirndhunna thunaiyaa illai
Come, come… come, come, come…
Come for me, or shall I come for you?
Come to see me,
Come to see yourself in me, come, come, come!
Come for me, or shall I come for you?
Come to see me,
Come to see yourself in me, come, come, come!
Come for me, or shall I come for you?
Come to see me,
Come to see yourself in me, come, come, come!
Come for me, or shall I come for you?
As the spring moonlight shines softly,
As two fish swim within your eyes,
As the spring moonlight shines softly,
As two fish swim within your eyes,
As your tender body leans upon my shoulder,
And honey flows from the corner of your lips,
And honey flows from the corner of your lips,
Come for me, or shall I come for you?
Seeing a body that has not been embraced,
Carrying an unquenchable thirst,
Seeing a body that has not been embraced,
Carrying an unquenchable thirst,
Like a worm writhing on burning embers,
Two yearning hearts ache in longing,
Two yearning hearts ache in longing!
Come for me, or shall I come for you?
As dew sleeps upon the flower,
As fruit sleeps upon the tree,
As dew sleeps upon the flower,
As fruit sleeps upon the tree,
As clouds sleep upon the mountain,
For you to sleep upon my lap,
As clouds sleep upon the mountain,
For you to sleep upon my lap,
Come sleep upon my lap, come, come, come!
Is there no river to bathe in?
Is there no place to find shade?
Is there no food to satisfy our hunger?
Is there no companion to share it with?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song expresses an intense poetic romantic longing and deep affection between lovers. The singer invites their partner to draw close, highlighting how their lives and reflections are inextricably intertwined. Through evocative natural imagery—dew resting on flowers, fruit on trees, and clouds resting on mountains—the speaker invites their beloved to find comfort and peace resting in their embrace.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Vaa vaa… vaa vaa vaa…”

The word 'Vaa' (Come) is repeated sequentially to express urgency, deep longing, and intimacy.

Iyaibu (Rhyming Couplet / End Rhyme)

“Ilavaenil nilavae kaaya / Iru meengal kannil maeya”

Lines ending with 'kaaya', 'maeya', 'saaya', and 'paaya' create a soft, rhythmic internal melody.

Uvamaiani (Simile / Imagery)

“Thanal meedhu puzhuvo endru / Thavikkindra ullam rendu”

The yearning of restless, unfulfilled love is vividly compared to worms squirming on hot embers.

Moonaani / Anaphora (Initial Alliteration)

“Malar meedhu pani thoonga / Maram meedhu kani thoonga”

The repetition of the initial consonant 'Ma' across consecutive lines (Malar, Maram, Malai, Madi) builds poetic harmony.

Did you know?

Trivia

Selvam (1966) starred Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya. The soundtrack was composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics penned by Vaali, featuring iconic vocals by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.

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