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Lyrics & meaning

Vaan Meedhiley

From Raagangal Maaruvathillai · 1983

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
S. Janaki, Chorus
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Raagangal Maaruvathillai1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aa… aa… aa…Aa… aa… aa…
Aa… aa… aa…Aa… aa… aa…
Haa… aa… aa… aa… haa… aa… aa…Haa… aa… aa… aa… haa… aa… aa…
Female
Vaan meedhilae adhi kaalai naera raagamAn early morning musical raagam in the sky
Naan paadinaen manadhodu indha naeramI sang with my heart at this very moment
Kaatrinilae kanavinilae naalum aanandhamEvery day brings joy in the breeze and in dreams
Kaanuvadho inimaigalaeEverything seen is pure sweetness
Paavai en nenjam thaan paadumMy maiden heart alone sings
Female
Vaan meedhilae adhi kaalai naera raagamAn early morning musical raagam in the sky
Naan paadinaen manadhodu indha naeramI sang with my heart at this very moment
Female
Vaasal thorum pala aasai thondridumMany desires spring up at every doorway
Vaazhvu thorum varum paadhai maaridumThe path that life takes keeps changing
Ninaivugal polae vaazhum naal varumA day will come when life aligns with memories
Ninaivugal polae vaazhum naal varumA day will come when life aligns with memories
Endrendrum inimai endrae ninaithiru nenjaeOh heart, always remember that life is sweet
Inbangal uravu endrae thodarndhiru nenjaeOh heart, stay connected believing joys are true companions
Irukkum varaikkum amaidhi kidaikkumAs long as life endures, peace will be attained
Female
Vaan meedhilae adhi kaalai naera raagamAn early morning musical raagam in the sky
Naan paadinaen manadhodu indha naeramI sang with my heart at this very moment
Kaatrinilae kanavinilae naalum aanandhamEvery day brings joy in the breeze and in dreams
Kaanuvadho inimaigalaeEverything seen is pure sweetness
Paavai en nenjam thaan paadumMy maiden heart alone sings
Female
Vaan meedhilae adhi kaalai naera raagamAn early morning musical raagam in the sky
Female
Thaevai yaavum nalam aagum naeramaeThis is the time when all needs turn into goodness
Thaedum yaavum unai saerum kaalamaeThis is the time when all you search for reaches you
Ninaithadhu yaavum vandhu koodumaeEverything wished for will gather and come true
Ninaithadhu yaavum vandhu koodumaeEverything wished for will gather and come true
Yaedhaedho kanavugalai pen manam kaanumA woman's heart beholds various dreams
Engengo ninaivugalil oorvalam pogumIt goes on a procession through distant memories
Ilaiya paruvam ninaithu magizhaRejoicing in the thoughts of youthful days
Female
Vaan meedhilae adhi kaalai naera raagamAn early morning musical raagam in the sky
Naan paadinaen manadhodu indha naeramI sang with my heart at this very moment
Kaatrinilae kanavinilae naalum aanandhamEvery day brings joy in the breeze and in dreams
Kaanuvadho inimaigalaeEverything seen is pure sweetness
Paavai en nenjam thaan paadumMy maiden heart alone sings
Female
Laa laalla laa lala laalla laalla laallaaLaa laalla laa lala laalla laalla laallaa
Laa laalla laa thara rarara tharara raarraaLaa laalla laa thara rarara tharara raarraa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Vaan Meedhilae Adhi Kaalai Naera Raagam is a gentle, uplifting Tamil song that celebrates the dawn of hope and peace in a young woman's life. The early morning sky and breeze inspire her heart to sing with joy, portraying a deep optimism where dreams align with reality and every path leads to harmony.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Kaatrinilae kanavinilae naalum aanandham

Repetition of initial consonant sounds across words in the line for musicality.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Thaevai yaavum nalam aagum naeramae / Thaedum yaavum unai saerum kaalamae

Rhyming endings in consecutive lines enhancing melodic flow.

Personification

Paavai en nenjam thaan paadum

Attributing the human capability of singing to the heart.

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Trivia

This song belongs to the 1983 Tamil film 'Raagangal Maaruvathillai'. The music was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Gangai Amaran, and the track was sung by S. Janaki.

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