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Lyrics & meaning

Vaan Megangale

From Puthiya Vaarpugal · 1979

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Puthiya Vaarpugal1979

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Vaan megangalae vaazhthugal paadungalOh clouds in the sky, sing your wishes and blessings
Naan indru kandu konden raamanaiToday, I have found my Rama
Vaan megangalae..Oh clouds in the sky...
Male
Vaan megangalae vaazhthugal paadungalOh clouds in the sky, sing your wishes and blessings
Naan indru kandu konden seethaiyaiToday, I have found my Sita
Vaan megangalae..Oh clouds in the sky...
Female
Paalilae pazham vizhundhuA fruit fell into the milk
Thaenilae nanainthathammaaAnd got soaked in sweet honey, my dear
Paalilae pazham vizhundhuA fruit fell into the milk
Thaenilae nanainthathammaaAnd got soaked in sweet honey, my dear
Poovilae maalai katti sooduven kannaaI shall weave a garland of flowers and adorn you, my beloved
Koo…kukkukkoo..Koo... kukkukkoo...
Kuyil paadi vaazhthum neram kandenI witnessed the moment when the cuckoo sings its blessings
Male
Vaan megangalae.. vaazhthugal paadungalOh clouds in the sky... sing your blessings
Male
Thendralae aasai konduThe gentle breeze filled with desire
Thogaiyai kalanthathammaaMangled with the peacock's feathers, my dear
Thendralae aasai konduThe gentle breeze filled with desire
Thogaiyai kalanthathammaaMangled with the peacock's feathers, my dear
Dhevathai vannam konda poovai nee kannaeYou are a flower adorned with angelic colors, my dear
Maan… ammammaa…A deer... oh dear...
Nenjil theepam yerum deebam kandenI saw a divine light being lit inside my heart
Female
Vaan megangalae.. vaazhthugal paadungalOh clouds in the sky... sing your blessings
Female
Palliyil paadam solli ketkaTo teach and listen to lessons in school
Naan aasai kondenI yearned for it
Male
Paavaiyin kovil mani osai nee kannaeYou are the sound of the temple bell of this young maiden, my beloved
Female :Daan dan dan daanFemale: Daan dan dan daan
Sangin osai ketkum neram endro ..When will the moment come to hear the sound of the auspicious conch?
Male
Vaan megangalae vaazhthugal paadungalOh clouds in the sky, sing your blessings
Female :Naan indru kandu konden raamanaiFemale: Today, I have found my Rama
Vaan megangalae..Oh clouds in the sky...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Vaan Megangalae' from Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979) is a joyful romantic duet where two lovers celebrate finding each other. They compare their union to the ideal pair Rama and Sita, calling upon nature—such as clouds, gentle breezes, and cuckoos—to witness and bless their love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Personification

Vaan megangalae vaazhthugal paadungal

Addressing the clouds as sentient beings and requesting them to sing blessings.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Paalilae pazham vizhundhu Thaenilae nanainthathammaa

Comparing the delight of finding true love to a delicious fruit falling into milk and soaking in honey.

Ethirai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Vaan megangalae... / Naan indru kandu konden

The second letters 'n' in 'Vaan' and 'Naan' create a pleasing rhythmic rhyme across consecutive lines.

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Trivia

Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979) marked the debut of K. Bhagyaraj as a lead actor under the direction of Bharathiraja. Although the lyrics prompt listed details as unknown, the music for this iconic soundtrack was actually composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with vocals by S. Janaki and B.S. Sasirekha.

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