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Lyrics & meaning

Vaan Nila Then Nila

From Kavithai Paadum Alaigal · 1990

Lyricist: Gangai Amaran
Singers: K. S. Chithra, Mano
Music director: Ilayaraja
Movie name: Kavithai Paadum Alaigal
Movie release year: 1990
Lyrics added on: 22 Jan 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics

↻ English translation

Aaha haa haaha haa…

Mmm… mm… hmm… mm…

Aaha haaha haa raara raara raara raa…

Vaan nilaa thaen nilaa

Vaadai poo nilaa

Neeyilaa naalelaam veenilaa

Vaan nilaa thaen nilaa

Vaadai poo nilaa

Neeyilaa naalelaam veenilaa

Bodhai indha kannilaa

Paadum indha pennilaa

Poovai vandhu serum

Mannan maarbilaa

Vaan nilaa thaen nilaa

Vaadai poo nilaa

Neeyilaa naalelaam veenilaa

Odum neeril naanum thoodhu

Sonnen vandhu seraliyo

Paadum raagam kaatril serndhu

Kaadhal kolam podaliyo

Moodaadha poo vizhi

Mullaagi ponadhu

Mundhaanai baaramaai

Ippodhu aanadhu

Paayilae kan moodinaal

Un nyaabagam

Female :Paadidum un aasaigal

Munaal varum

Maayam thaan enna maayamo

Vaan nilaa thaen nilaa

Vaadai poo nilaa

Neeyilaa naalelaam veenilaa

Bodhai indha kannilaa

Paadum indha pennilaa

Poovai vandhu serum

Mannan maarbilaa

Vaan nilaa thaen nilaa

Vaadai poo nilaa

Female :Neeyilaa naalelaam veenilaa

Maalai melam

Mangalam kaana

Manavarai melae nee naana

Dhegam dhegam

Ondraai serndhu

Thaedum sugangal thaan kaana

Poovodu thaen ena

Thaenodu paal ena

Ondraaga koodalaam inbangal thaedalaam

Noolidai pon veedhiyil

Un sodhanai

Male :Paaradi ippodhu thaan

Un maamanai

Naanamaa innum vendumaa

Vaan nilaa thaen nilaa

Vaadai poo nilaa

Neeyilaa naalelaam veenilaa

Vaan nilaa thaen nilaa

Vaadai poo nilaa

Neeyilaa naalelaam veenilaa

Bodhai indha kannilaa

Paadum indha pennilaa

Poovai vandhu serum

Mannan maarbilaa

Vaan nilaa thaen nilaa

Vaadai poo nilaa

Female :Neeyilaa naalelaam veenilaa

Aaha ha haaha ha…

Mmm… mm… hmm… mm…

Aaha haaha ha rara rara rara ra…

Moon of the sky, moon of honey,

Moon of the cool breeze and flowers,

Without you, isn't every day wasted?

Moon of the sky, moon of honey,

Moon of the cool breeze and flowers,

Without you, isn't every day wasted?

Is the intoxication in these eyes,

Or in this singing girl,

Or where this flower-like girl rests,

Upon the king's chest?

Moon of the sky, moon of honey,

Moon of the cool breeze and flowers,

Without you, isn't every day wasted?

I sent a message with the flowing stream,

Did it not reach you?

My singing melody drifted on the wind,

Did it not draw patterns of love?

My sleepless, flower-like eyes

Have begun to prick like thorns.

Even the drape of my saree

Has become a heavy burden now.

When I close my eyes on the bed,

Memories of you arise.

Your singing desires

Come and stand before me.

What wondrous magic is this?

Moon of the sky, moon of honey,

Moon of the cool breeze and flowers,

Without you, isn't every day wasted?

Is the intoxication in these eyes,

Or in this singing girl,

Or where this flower-like girl rests,

Upon the king's chest?

Moon of the sky, moon of honey,

Moon of the cool breeze and flowers,

Without you, isn't every day wasted?

With wedding garlands and beating drums,

To celebrate an auspicious bond,

Will it be you and me upon the wedding stage?

Body to body,

Coming together as one,

To find the pleasures we seek.

Like honey with a flower,

Like milk with honey,

We can unite and search for sweet joys.

On the golden path of your slender waist,

Lies your trial of love.

Look right now, my girl,

At your beloved man!

Are you feeling shy, or do you want more?

Moon of the sky, moon of honey,

Moon of the cool breeze and flowers,

Without you, isn't every day wasted?

Moon of the sky, moon of honey,

Moon of the cool breeze and flowers,

Without you, isn't every day wasted?

Is the intoxication in these eyes,

Or in this singing girl,

Or where this flower-like girl rests,

Upon the king's chest?

Moon of the sky, moon of honey,

Moon of the cool breeze and flowers,

Without you, isn't every day wasted?

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Vaan Nilaa Thaen Nilaa' from the film 'Kavithai Paadum Alaigal' (1990) is a romantic duet expressing deep yearning, intimacy, and the sorrow of separation before union. The lovers compare each other to soothing natural elements like the moon, honey, and chilly breezes. The heroine conveys how unbearable life feels without her beloved, describing how sleep evades her and how her garment feels heavy in his absence. The male protagonist responds with affection, envisioning their grand marital union and romantic bliss, playfully reassuring her to set aside her shyness as they look forward to a blissful future together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Vaan nilaa thaen nilaa / Vaadai poo nilaa”

The second letters 'aan' in Vaan and 'aada' in Vaadai rhyme across lines, creating rhythmic symmetry in Tamil poetry.

Simile / Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagamaai)

“Poovodu thaen ena / Thaenodu paal ena”

Comparing the union of lovers to honey with a flower ('Poovodu thaen') and milk with honey ('Thaenodu paal').

Metaphor (Uruvagandhal)

“Noolidai pon veedhiyil”

Comparing a lady's delicate waist to a golden street ('pon veedhi').

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Vaan nilaa thaen nilaa / Vaadai poo nilaa / Neeyilaa naalelaam veenilaa”

Lines ending with repeating rhyming sounds 'nilaa' creating musical resonance.

Did you know?

Trivia

The soundtrack for 'Kavithai Paadum Alaigal' (1990) was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, featuring lyrics penned by Gangai Amaran. The song showcases classic 1990s Tamil romantic orchestration with rich flute and string arrangements typical of the era.

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