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Lyrics & meaning

Vaalibam Sonna Paattu

From Meendum Vazhven · 1972

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Meendum Vazhven1972

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Hmmm mm mmm mmHumming sounds
Aaa aa aa aa aaa aa ahaa ahaaaVocalizing sounds
Female
Vaa vaalibam sonna paattu thaenaachuCome, the song sung by youth has turned into sweet honey
Nee vandhadhum pazhakkathukku naan aachuWith your arrival, I have become accustomed to love
Vaa vaalibam sonna paattu thaenaachuCome, the song sung by youth has turned into sweet honey
Nee vandhadhum pazhakkathukku naan aachuWith your arrival, I have become accustomed to love
Female
Aasaiyil midhanthu vaaCome floating in desire
Vaazhalaam parandhu vaaCome, let us fly and live
Yen indha paarvai ennenna thevaiWhy this look, what are your needs?
Kaadhalipomae yayayayaLet us fall in love, yayayaya
Female
Vaa vaalibam sonna paattu thaenaachuCome, the song sung by youth has turned into sweet honey
Nee vandhadhum pazhakkathukku naan aachuWith your arrival, I have become accustomed to love
Aasaiyil midhanthu vaaCome floating in desire
Vaazhalaam parandhu vaaCome, let us fly and live
HahahahaLaughter sounds
Female
{Indha idam nalla idam endru{Thinking that this place is a good place
Enni paartha ullamThe heart that contemplated it
Unnai vida nalla thunai illaiThere is no better companion than you
Endru thaedi sellum} (2)Goes in search of you} (2)
Female
Kallum kaaviyamumBoth sculpture and epic poetry
Ennidathil kanduSeeing within me
Alli anaithu kondaalIf you embrace me tightly
Konjum inbam unduThere is intimate bliss to enjoy
Female
Yen indha paarvai ennenna thevaiWhy this look, what are your needs?
Kaadhalipomae yayayayaLet us fall in love, yayayaya
Female
Vaa vaalibam sonna paattu thaenaachuCome, the song sung by youth has turned into sweet honey
Nee vandhadhum pazhakkathukku naan aachuWith your arrival, I have become accustomed to love
Aasaiyil midhanthu vaaCome floating in desire
Vaazhalaam parandhu vaaCome, let us fly and live
HahahahaLaughter sounds
Female
{Palliyarai muthu mani kaattil{In the bedchamber forest of pearls and gems
Pakkam pottu konjuCuddle up right beside me
Velli muga minnal vanna raegaiWith a silver face like a lightning streak
Sinna sinna ponnu} (2)This young, delicate girl} (2)
Female
Oonjal pol irukkumIt is like a swing
Mella vandhu aaduCome slowly and sway
Oosai kalakalakkaWith jangling, joyful sounds
Manasukkullae paaduSing within your heart
Female
Yen indha paarvai ennenna thevaiWhy this look, what are your needs?
Kaadhalipomae yayayayaLet us fall in love, yayayaya
Female
Vaa vaalibam sonna paattu thaenaachuCome, the song sung by youth has turned into sweet honey
Nee vandhadhum pazhakkathukku naan aachuWith your arrival, I have become accustomed to love
Aasaiyil midhanthu vaaCome floating in desire
Vaazhalaam parandhu vaaCome, let us fly and live
HahahahaLaughter sounds

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Vaa Vaalibam Sonna Paattu Thaenaachu is a playful, romantic track expressing youthful passion and companionable bliss. The protagonist invites her lover to abandon hesitation, float in shared desires, and soar together through life. The song depicts her realization that no better partner exists for her, framing their romance as an artistic blend of sculpture and epic poetry. Written by the legendary Kannadasan, the lyrics blend sensual affection with carefree joy. Through vibrant metaphors of swinging gently, shimmering lightning, and sweet honey, the song celebrates intimacy, mutual devotion, and the uninhibited happiness of blossoming romance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Vaa vaalibam sonna paattu thaenaachu

Comparing the song of youth directly to sweet honey ('paattu thaenaachu').

Simile (Uvamai)

Oonjal pol irukkum

Comparing the feeling/heart's motion to a swing ('Oonjal pol irukkum').

Moonaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Vaa vaalibam sonna paattu thaenaachu

Repetition of the 'V' sound across words in the line ('Vaa', 'vaalibam').

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Sinna sinna ponnu

Repetition of the word 'Sinna' for poetic emphasis and rhythm.

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Trivia

The song features lyrics by Kannadasan for the 1972 Tamil film 'Meendum Vazhven', which starred Ravichandran and Bharathi in leading roles.

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