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Lyrics & meaning

Vaan Meedhu Megam

From Suyamariyadhai · 1992

Lyricist
Poovai Senguttavan
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, M. Karthik
Music director
Sivaji Raja
Details
Suyamariyadhai1992

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vaan meedhu megam vanthu manjal poosum maalai neramIn the evening time when clouds come across the sky and apply yellow turmeric hues
Naan paadum sangeetham unnai thedum kaadhal geethamThe music I sing is a love song searching for you
Ilanthendral kaatril oru thennang keettruIn the gentle breeze, a coconut frond
Aadaamal aaduthu ennai paarththuSwayingly sways without moving, looking at me
Male
Vaan meedhu megam vanthu manjal poosum maalai neramIn the evening time when clouds come across the sky and apply yellow turmeric hues
Naan paadum sangeetham unnai thedum kaadhal geethamThe music I sing is a love song searching for you
Male
Neeyilaiyae ingu naanumillaiyaeIf you are not here, I do not exist either
Nenjodu nee konja vendumYou must cuddle close to my heart
Sri deviyae intha kobam yaenammaaOh divine goddess, why this anger dear?
Kaiyodu kai sera vendumOur hands must join together
Male
Neeyilaiyae ingu naanumillaiyaeIf you are not here, I do not exist either
Nenjodu nee konja vendumYou must cuddle close to my heart
Sri deviyae intha kobam yaenammaaOh divine goddess, why this anger dear?
Kaiyodu kai sera vendumOur hands must join together
Male
Ennenna ennangal ellamae inbangalAll kinds of thoughts, everything is pure joy
Male :Ennenna ennangal ellamae inbangalMale: All kinds of thoughts, everything is pure joy
Male :Aanantham aaram aagumMale: Joy becomes a garland
Male
Vaan meedhu megam vanthu manjal poosum maalai neramIn the evening time when clouds come across the sky and apply yellow turmeric hues
Naan paadum sangeetham unnai thedum kaadhal geethamThe music I sing is a love song searching for you
Male
Raasaaththiyae un raasan naanammaOh princess, I am your king, my dear
Raajaangam naam kaanalaamaaShall we witness our kingdom?
En paarvaayil ne kadhal dhevathaiIn my eyes, you are the goddess of love
En thaagam nee theerkka vaammaaCome to quench my thirst, my dear
Male
Raasaaththiyae un raasan naanammaOh princess, I am your king, my dear
Raajaangam naam kaanalaamaaShall we witness our kingdom?
En paarvaayil ne kadhal dhevathaiIn my eyes, you are the goddess of love
En thaagam nee theerkka vaammaaCome to quench my thirst, my dear
Male
Nenjangal manjangal neegaathaa sonthangalHearts and bridal beds, everlasting bonds
Male :Nenjangal manjangal neegaathaa sonthangalMale: Hearts and bridal beds, everlasting bonds
Male :Aanantham aananthamaeMale: Absolute bliss, supreme joy
Female :Laalallaalal laalalaa….aaa….Female: Laalallaalal laalalaa....aaa....
Laal laallaa….Laal laallaa....
Laalallaalal laalalaa….aaa….Female: Laalallaalal laalalaa....aaa....
Laal laallaa….Laal laallaa....

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic song captures the longing and deep affection of a lover during a golden evening sunset. The lyricist paints a vivid picture of nature where golden evening clouds seem to apply turmeric to the sky, and gentle breezes sway coconut fronds in harmony with the lover's emotions. The protagonist expresses that his life holds no meaning without his beloved, pleading with her to let go of any anger and embrace their eternal union. Through imagery of royalty, divine love, and endless happiness, the song portrays love as a sacred, joyful journey where two hearts unite into a single rhythm of everlasting bliss.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Personification

Vaan meedhu megam vanthu manjal poosum maalai neram

The clouds are described as smearing golden turmeric ('manjal poosum') across the evening sky, attributing human actions to natural elements.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyming)

Nenjangal manjangal neegaathaa sonthangal

The second consonant 'nj' (ங்) rhymes across the words 'Nenjangal' and 'Manjangal', creating melodic Tamil poetic symmetry.

Metaphor

En paarvaayil ne kadhal dhevathai

Comparing the beloved to a divine love goddess ('kadhal dhevathai') to heighten her grace and significance.

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Trivia

The lyricist Poovai Senguttavan was known for writing serene, nature-centric romantic melodies in Tamil cinema during the late 20th century. This song from the 1992 film 'Suyamariyadhai' stands out for its evocative use of traditional Tamil imagery like 'manjal' (turmeric) to depict the golden hour of twilight.

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