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Lyrics & meaning

Vaan Madhiyagiye Namulavalam

From Maaya Mohini · 1956

Lyricist
Puratchi Dasan
Singers
A. M. Raja, Jikki
Music director
S. N. Thirupathi
Details
Maaya Mohini1956

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vaan madhiyaagiyae naam ulavalaamBecoming the moon in the sky, we can wander around
Vaan madhiyaagiyae naam ulavalaamBecoming the moon in the sky, we can wander around
Iruntharung kaadhalae indha naalilaeIn this day, our rare and precious love
Both :Iruntharung kaadhalae indha naalilaeBoth: In this day, our rare and precious love
Vaan madhiyaagiyae naam ulavalaamBecoming the moon in the sky, we can wander around
Female
Sirandha poojolaiyil kadhaigal sollalaamIn a fine flower garden, we can tell stories
Thirandha vaan meedhinil parandhuIn the open sky, flying
sellalaamwe can go
Kaadhalin nesamae anbilaagumaeLove's affection turns into true devotion
Eedilla jodiyaai dhinamum vaazhalaamWe can live every day as an matchless couple
Male
Manadhellaam un isai geethankaanudhaeMy entire mind beholds your musical melody
Idhayathin aasaiyum thazhuva naadudhaeThe heart's desire longs to embrace
Mangaiyin dharisanam mogamaaguthaeThe sight of the maiden turns into passion
Ennilaa inbathin alaigal aadudhaeCountless waves of bliss dance
Female
Maeviya ganamae thendral pesudhaeThe gentle breeze speaks like a precious song
Maeviya ganamae thendral pesudhaeThe gentle breeze speaks like a precious song
Sobitha paadalai kelum maranaeListen to the radiant song, oh beloved
Sobitha paadalai kelum maranaeListen to the radiant song, oh beloved
Thooya en jeevanai kaanungaalaiyilIn the morning, beholding my pure soul
Oviyam roobamaai sindhu paadudhaeIt sings a song in the form of a painting
Male
Un madhivadhana mel ulagang kaanuthaeThe world gazes upon your moon-like face
Punnagai kannamae pavalaamaaguthaeThe smiling cheek turns red like coral
Aaruyir kokkila amuthasurabhiyaePrecious nightingale, vessel of inexhaustible nectar
Aaruyir kokkila amuthasurabhiyaePrecious nightingale, vessel of inexhaustible nectar
Meettuvom paavaiyae madhura veenaiyilOh maiden, let us pluck the sweet veena
Aavalaai konjiyae idhaya geethandhaanFondling with desire, this song of the heart

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Vaan madhiyaagiyae naam ulavalaam from the 1956 film Maaya Mohini is a romantic duet expressing romantic idealism and eternal companionship. The lovers imagine soaring across the open sky like the bright moon, sharing stories in lush flower gardens, and living happily as an matchless pair. They portray their deep affection as a divine harmony where nature itself, including the gentle breeze and morning light, participates in celebrating their love. Through classical metaphors of music, nectar, and celestial beauty, the song captures the joyful longing and bliss of romantic union. The lovers compare each other to precious nightingales and sweet veena notes, creating an enchanting mood filled with poetic devotion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Vaan madhiyaagiyae naam ulavalaam

The lovers compare themselves to the moon wandering freely across the sky.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Sirandha poojolaiyil kadhaigal sollalaam

The second consonant 'ra' rhymes across 'Sirandha' and 'Thirandha', paired with end-rhyming verbs 'sollalaam' and 'sellalaam'.

Uvamai (Simile / Imagery)

Un madhivadhana mel ulagang kaanuthae

The face of the beloved is poetically compared to the full moon ('madhivadhanan').

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Trivia

Maaya Mohini (1956) featured music composed by S. N. Thirupathi with lyrics written by the renowned poet Puratchi Dasan. The duet sung by A. M. Raja and Jikki showcases the classic 1950s Tamil film style of melodious romantic duets influenced by classical Carnatic ragas.

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