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Lyrics & meaning

Vaan Megangal Odum

From Kodugal Illatha Kolangal · 1983

Lyricist
H. R. Vijayan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, Janaki
Music director
A. Devaraja
Details
Kodugal Illatha Kolangal1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
…………….(Intro music)
Male
Vaan megangal odum azhagil aadumDancing in the beauty where sky clouds run,
Poonkodiyae konjam arugil vaa vaa vaaO flowering creeper, come a bit closer, come come come.
Female :Lala laa lala laa lala laa lala laaFemale: Lala laa lala laa lala laa lala laa
Thaen raagangal paadum amutham aagumSinging sweet honeyed melodies that turn into nectar,
Vaan mazhaiyae konjam arugil mm….O heavenly rain, come a bit closer, mm...
Male
Poonguyilin geedham thanthidum raagamThe melody gifted by the song of the cuckoo,
Thendralil aadum thaen malar polaeLike a sweet honeyed flower dancing in the breeze,
Vanthu vathu konjam arugilComing closer and closer,
Thanthu thanthu nindru enthan madiyilGiving and surrendering upon my lap,
Male
Paadum pallavi aadum jadhiyilIn the singing refrain and dancing rhythm,
Aayiram raagangal pirakkattumaeLet a thousand ragas be born.
Female :Aa…aa…aa….aa….Female: Aa...aa...aa....aa....
Innum enna paada thondrumWhat else feels like singing now?
Enthan arugil vaaCome close to me.
Female
Thaen raagangal paadum amutham aagumSinging sweet honeyed melodies that turn into nectar,
Vaan mazhaiyae konjam arugil mm….O heavenly rain, come a bit closer, mm...
Female
Mogana kannan thanthidum vedhamThe sacred wisdom gifted by the enchanting Krishna,
Thelliya neeraai thaenkani saaraaiLike clear water, like the juice of a sweet fruit,
Male :…………..Male: (Interlude music)
Female
Mogana kannan thanthidum vedhamThe sacred wisdom gifted by the enchanting Krishna,
Thelliya neeraai thaenkani saaraaiLike clear water, like the juice of a sweet fruit,
Nerung nerungi arugil vanthu nidruComing closer and closer to stand near,
Ullam magizha kadhal aasai konduWith romantic desire making the heart rejoice,
Female
Angam malarnthu azhagiya malarenaWith the body blossoming like a beautiful flower,
Aadidum vanna poochenduA colourful bouquet that dances.
Male :Oo…oo…ooo….Male: Oo...oo...ooo....
Both :Inba ulagin vaazhvu malaraBoth: For life in this world of bliss to blossom,
Payanam thodara vaaCome, let our journey continue.
Male
Vaan megangal odum azhagil aadumDancing in the beauty where sky clouds run,
Poonkodiyae konjam arugil vaa vaa vaaO flowering creeper, come a bit closer, come come come.
Female :Thaen raagangal paadum amutham aagumFemale: Singing sweet honeyed melodies that turn into nectar,
Vaan mazhaiyae konjam arugil mm….O heavenly rain, come a bit closer, mm...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic duet from the film 'Kodugal Illatha Kolangal' depicts two lovers expressing their affection using rich imagery of nature, classical music, and sweet emotions. The male lead calls his beloved a flowering creeper and a dancing bouquet, coaxing her to come close. In turn, the female lead compares her lover and their togetherness to heavenly rain, divine ragas, and sweet nectar. Together, they celebrate love as a harmonious melody that spawns a thousand ragas, embarking on a blissful journey of life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai Ani)

Thendralil aadum thaen malar polae

Compares the delicate movement of the lover to a honey-laden flower swaying in the gentle breeze using 'polae' (like).

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Poonkodiyae konjam arugil vaa vaa vaa

Directly addresses the lover as a 'flowering creeper' (Poonkodi) and 'rain from the sky' (Vaan mazhai).

Repetition / Reiterative (Adukku Thodar)

Nerung nerungi arugil vanthu nidru

Words like 'vaa vaa vaa', 'thanthu thanthu', and 'nerung nerungi' are repeated to emphasize eagerness, passion, and intimacy.

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Trivia

The film 'Kodugal Illatha Kolangal' (1983) features music by the legendary Malayalam composer A. Devarajan (Devarajan Master), marking one of his rare forays into Tamil cinema. The song features a duet between legendary vocalists T. M. Soundararajan and S. Janaki.

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