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Vaalibane Vara Venum Yena

From Aboorva Sakthi 369 · 1991

Lyricist
Pavun Raj
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Jikki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Aboorva Sakthi 3691991

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
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Female
Ila vaalibanae vara venum yenaDoes the parrot sing with affection, calling out for the young man to come?
Kili konji paadudho aaha hahaaDoes the parrot sing lovingly, aha hahaa?
Vaalibanae pudhu paaniyilaeOh young man, in a new style,
Madhu thandha mayakkamoIs this the intoxication brought by wine?
Female
Kan allavo sarasathin vennilavoIs it the eyes, or the full moon of romance?
Chandhirano saagasa indhiranoIs he the Moon, or a magical Indra?
Poo idhazhin punnagaiyilIn the smile of flower-like lips,
Mogam mootta mudiyumoCan passion be rekindled?
Female
Vaalibanae vara venum yenaDoes the parrot sing with affection, calling out for the young man to come?
Kili konji paadudho aaha hahaaDoes the parrot sing lovingly, aha hahaa?
Vaalibanae pudhu paaniyilaeOh young man, in a new style,
Madhu thandha mayakkamoIs this the intoxication brought by wine?
Female
Aavalinaalae azhaithidum pennaiThe woman who calls out of yearning,
Anaitthiduvaar ahaha ahahaaHe will embrace her, ahaha ahahaa.
Oho ho ohoho hoho hoOho ho ohoho hoho ho
Gokula kannan kuzhal isai polae isaithiduvaarHe will play music like Krishna's flute in Gokulam.
Iru kanigalaiyae suvaithida nee vaaraai kannaalaaCome, my beloved, to taste the two fruits.
Kodi idaiyinilae mugam padhithu paaraai manaalaaBury your face in my vine-like waist and see, my husband.
Isaiyodu inidhaana inba dhaagam theerkka vaa vaaCome, come to quench this sweet thirst of pleasure with music.
Female
Vaalibanae vara venum yenaDoes the parrot sing with affection, calling out for the young man to come?
Kili konji paadudho aaha hahaaDoes the parrot sing lovingly, aha hahaa?
Vaalibanae pudhu paaniyilaeOh young man, in a new style,
Madhu thandha mayakkamoIs this the intoxication brought by wine?
Female
Kan allavo sarasathin vennilavoIs it the eyes, or the full moon of romance?
Chandhirano saagasa indhiranoIs he the Moon, or a magical Indra?
Poo idhazhin punnagaiyilIn the smile of flower-like lips,
Mogam mootta mudiyumoCan passion be rekindled?
Female
Vaalibanae vara venum yenaDoes the parrot sing with affection, calling out for the young man to come?
Kili konji paadudho aaha hahaaDoes the parrot sing lovingly, aha hahaa?
Vaalibanae pudhu paaniyilaeOh young man, in a new style,
Madhu thandha mayakkamoIs this the intoxication brought by wine?
Male
Pagalin kobam iravukku laabamThe anger of the day turns into profit for the night,
Chella kiliyae aha haahha hahaaMy darling parrot, aha haahha hahaa.
Oho hohho ho hohho hoOho hohho ho hohho ho
Inbathin raani suvaithidum thaenee moginiyaeOh queen of pleasure, sweet honeybee, enchanting enchantress,
Oru mutham thandhaal odi vidum undhan kobamaeIf I give you a kiss, your anger will flee away.
Indha kobatthilum un azhagai naan rasippaenaeEven in this anger, I will admire your beauty.
Uravaadida vara vendumaeYou must come to be intimate with me,
Inbam thaedum neram vaa vaaCome, come, this is the time seeking pleasure.
Female
Vaalibanae vara venum yenaDoes the parrot sing with affection, calling out for the young man to come?
Kili konji paadudho aaha hahaaDoes the parrot sing lovingly, aha hahaa?
Male
Thaen isaiyae vana dhaevadhaiyaeOh honeyed music, forest nymph,
Malar manjam thaedudhoAre you searching for a bed of flowers?
Female
Kan allavo sarasathin vennilavoIs it the eyes, or the full moon of romance?
Male
Chandhiran naa saagasa indhiran naaAm I the Moon, or am I the magical Indra?
Poo idhazhin punnagaiyilIn the smile of flower-like lips,
Mogam mootta mudiyumaePassion can indeed be rekindled.
Male
Thaen isaiyae vana dhaevadhaiyaeOh honeyed music, forest nymph,
Malar manjam thaedudho aaha hahaaAre you searching for a bed of flowers? Aha hahaa.
Thaen isaiyae vana dhaevadhaiyaeOh honeyed music, forest nymph,
Malar manjam thaedudhoAre you searching for a bed of flowers?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This sensual duet revolves around an intimate exchange between two lovers expressing their deep passion, longing, and romantic playfulness. The female voice calls out to her young lover using endearing metaphors like parrots, forest nymphs, and honey, comparing their love to intoxicating wine and divine flute melodies. In response, the male lover addresses her anger during the daytime, turning it into nocturnal romance and reassuring her that a single kiss can dissolve all tension. Together, they celebrate physical and emotional intimacy, yearning to unite on a flower bed under the moonlit sky.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor (உவமை)

Kili konji paadudho aaha hahaa

Comparing the female lover to a 'Kili' (parrot) and 'Vana dhaevadhai' (forest nymph) to emphasize her sweet voice and enchanting allure.

Alliteration / Monai (மோனை)

Isaiyodu inidhaana inba dhaagam theerkka vaa vaa

Repetition of the initial 'I' sound in 'Isaiyodu' and 'inidhaana' creates a rhythmic musical cadence.

Contrast / Muran (முரண்)

Pagalin kobam iravukku laabam

Juxtaposition of daytime anger with nighttime romantic gain ('Pagalin kobam iravukku laabam').

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Trivia

Aboorva Sakthi 369 is a lesser-known Tamil sci-fi/fantasy action movie released in 1991, featuring lyrics by Pavun Raj. The track showcases typical 90s B-movie romantic duet tropes with heavy use of atmospheric vocals and synth instrumentation.

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