Vaan Sivandhadhu
From Anbin Mugavari · 1985
- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singers
- Krishnachandran, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Anbin Mugavari1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Haa….aaa…aaa…haa..aaa..aaa… | (Vocalizations) |
| Haa….aaa…aaa…haa..aaa..aaa… | (Vocalizations) |
| Haa.haa.aaa…haa.haaa..aaa…. | (Vocalizations) |
| Haa haaa haa haa haa haa haaa | (Vocalizations) |
| Male | |
| Vaan sivandhadhu poo malarndhadhu | The sky turned red and the flower bloomed, |
| Vaaliba kiliyae siru poo malar vizhiyae | O youthful parrot with eyes like small blossoming flowers! |
| Vasantham malargalai thoovudhae | Springtime is scattering flowers, |
| Thaen suga kuyil koovudhae innaalae | The sweet, blissful cuckoo bird is singing today. |
| Female | |
| Vaan sivandhadhu poo malarndhadhu | The sky turned red and the flower bloomed, |
| Vaaliba kiliyae siru poo malar vizhiyae | O youthful parrot with eyes like small blossoming flowers! |
| Vasantham malargalai thoovudhae | Springtime is scattering flowers, |
| Thaen suga kuyil koovudhae innaalae | The sweet, blissful cuckoo bird is singing today. |
| Male | |
| Vaan sivandhadhu poo malarndhadhu | The sky turned red and the flower bloomed, |
| Vaaliba kiliyae siru poo malar vizhiyae | O youthful parrot with eyes like small blossoming flowers! |
| Female | |
| Unnai thotta neram indru mudhal yogam | From the moment I touched you, good fortune has begun today, |
| Unnai thotta neram indru mudhal yogam | From the moment I touched you, good fortune has begun today. |
| Aasai nenjam paadidudhae | The longing heart is singing, |
| Kaadhal vaanil aadidudhae | It is dancing in the sky of love. |
| Male | |
| Vennilavu theevathilae | On the island of the silver moon, |
| Sorgam yenum maadathilae | In the mansion called heaven, |
| Vennilavu theevathilae | On the island of the silver moon, |
| Sorgam yenum maadathilae | In the mansion called heaven, |
| Velli mulaikkum velai varai sugam sugamae | Until the morning star arises, there is bliss upon bliss. |
| Female | |
| Vaan sivandhadhu poo malarndhadhu | The sky turned red and the flower bloomed, |
| Vaaliba kiliyae siru poo malar vizhiyae | O youthful parrot with eyes like small blossoming flowers! |
| Male | |
| Vasantham malargalai thoovudhae | Springtime is scattering flowers, |
| Thaen suga kuyil koovudhae innaalae | The sweet, blissful cuckoo bird is singing today. |
| Female | |
| Vaan sivandhadhu poo malarndhadhu | The sky turned red and the flower bloomed, |
| Vaaliba kiliyae siru poo malar vizhiyae | O youthful parrot with eyes like small blossoming flowers! |
| Chorus | |
| Lala lallaa lala lallaa | (Vocalizations) |
| Lala lallal lala lalaa lala lallal lala lalaa | (Vocalizations) |
| Lala lallal lala lalaa lala lallal lala laalaalaa | (Vocalizations) |
| Lala lallal lala lalaa lala lallal lala laalaalaa | (Vocalizations) |
| Lala lallal lala lalalaa | (Vocalizations) |
| Male | |
| Mannan ivan ezhai | This king is a poor man, |
| Mangai yenum thaarai | While the maiden is like a star, |
| Mannan ivan ezhai | This king is a poor man, |
| Mangai yenum thaarai | While the maiden is like a star. |
| Thaanae ennai naadiyadhu | She sought me out on her own, |
| Yeno ennai thaediyadhu | For some reason, she came looking for me. |
| Female | |
| Mullai malar poongodikku | For a delicate flowering jasmine creeper, |
| Muthu mani thaer edharkku | Why does it need a pearl-studded chariot? |
| Mullai malar poongodikku | For a delicate flowering jasmine creeper, |
| Muthu mani thaer edharkku | Why does it need a pearl-studded chariot? |
| Mullai padarum kaadhal vanam neeyallavo | Are you not the forest of love where jasmine spreads? |
| Male | |
| Vaan sivandhadhu poo malarndhadhu | The sky turned red and the flower bloomed, |
| Vaaliba kiliyae siru poo malar vizhiyae | O youthful parrot with eyes like small blossoming flowers! |
| Female | |
| Vasantham malargalai thoovudhae | Springtime is scattering flowers, |
| Thaen suga kuyil koovudhae innaalae | The sweet, blissful cuckoo bird is singing today. |
ஹா.....ஆஅ....ஆஅ.....ஹா.....ஆஅ.....ஆஅ....
ஹா.....ஆஅ....ஆஅ.....ஹா.....ஆஅ.....ஆஅ....
ஹா.....ஆஅ....ஆஅ.....ஹா.....ஆஅ.....ஆஅ....
ஹா.....ஆஅ....ஆஅ.....ஹா.....ஆஅ.....ஆஅ....
(Vocalizations)
(Vocalizations)
(Vocalizations)
(Vocalizations)
வான் சிவந்தது பூ மலர்ந்தது
வாலிபக் கிளியே சிறு பூ மலர் விழியே
வசந்தம் மலர்களைத் தூவுதே
தேன் சுகக் குயில் கூவுதே இந்நாளே
The sky turned red and the flower bloomed,
O youthful parrot with eyes like small blossoming flowers!
Springtime is scattering flowers,
The sweet, blissful cuckoo bird is singing today.
வான் சிவந்தது பூ மலர்ந்தது
வாலிபக் கிளியே சிறு பூ மலர் விழியே
வசந்தம் மலர்களைத் தூவுதே
தேன் சுகக் குயில் கூவுதே இந்நாளே
The sky turned red and the flower bloomed,
O youthful parrot with eyes like small blossoming flowers!
Springtime is scattering flowers,
The sweet, blissful cuckoo bird is singing today.
வான் சிவந்தது பூ மலர்ந்தது
வாலிபக் கிளியே சிறு பூ மலர் விழியே
The sky turned red and the flower bloomed,
O youthful parrot with eyes like small blossoming flowers!
உன்னைத் தொட்ட நேரம்
இன்று முதல் யோகம்
உன்னைத் தொட்ட நேரம்
இன்று முதல் யோகம்
ஆசை நெஞ்சம் பாடிடுதே
கால்கள் வானில் ஆடிடுதே
From the moment I touched you, good fortune has begun today,
From the moment I touched you, good fortune has begun today.
The longing heart is singing,
It is dancing in the sky of love.
வெண்ணிலவு தீவத்திலே
சொர்க்கம் எனும் மாடத்திலே
வெண்ணிலவு தீவத்திலே
சொர்க்கம் எனும் மாடத்திலே
வெள்ளி முளைக்கும் வேளை வரை
சுகம் சுகமே
On the island of the silver moon,
In the mansion called heaven,
On the island of the silver moon,
In the mansion called heaven,
Until the morning star arises, there is bliss upon bliss.
வான் சிவந்தது பூ மலர்ந்தது
வாலிபக் கிளியே சிறு பூ மலர் விழியே
The sky turned red and the flower bloomed,
O youthful parrot with eyes like small blossoming flowers!
வசந்தம் மலர்களைத் தூவுதே
தேன் சுகக் குயில் கூவுதே இந்நாளே
Springtime is scattering flowers,
The sweet, blissful cuckoo bird is singing today.
வான் சிவந்தது பூ மலர்ந்தது
வாலிபக் கிளியே சிறு பூ மலர் விழியே
The sky turned red and the flower bloomed,
O youthful parrot with eyes like small blossoming flowers!
லல லல்லா லல லல்லா
லல லல்லல் லல லலலா லல லல்லல் லல லலலா
லல லல்லல் லல லல்லல் லல லல்லல் லாலாலா
லல லல்லல் லல லல்லல் லல லல்லல் லாலாலா
லல லல்லல் லல லலலா
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(Vocalizations)
(Vocalizations)
(Vocalizations)
(Vocalizations)
மன்னன் இவன் ஏழை
மங்கை எனும் தாரை
மன்னன் இவன் ஏழை
மங்கை எனும் தாரை
தானே என்னை நாடியது
ஏனோ என்னை தேடியது
This king is a poor man,
While the maiden is like a star,
This king is a poor man,
While the maiden is like a star.
She sought me out on her own,
For some reason, she came looking for me.
முல்லை மலர்ப் பூங்கொடிக்கு
முத்து மணித் தேர் எதற்கு
முல்லை மலர்ப் பூங்கொடிக்கு
முத்து மணித் தேர் எதற்கு
முல்லை படரும் காதல் வனம் நீயல்லவோ
For a delicate flowering jasmine creeper,
Why does it need a pearl-studded chariot?
For a delicate flowering jasmine creeper,
Why does it need a pearl-studded chariot?
Are you not the forest of love where jasmine spreads?
வான் சிவந்தது பூ மலர்ந்தது
வாலிபக் கிளியே சிறு பூ மலர் விழியே
The sky turned red and the flower bloomed,
O youthful parrot with eyes like small blossoming flowers!
வசந்தம் மலர்களைத் தூவுதே
தேன் சுகக் குயில் கூவுதே இந்நாளே
Springtime is scattering flowers,
The sweet, blissful cuckoo bird is singing today.
வான் சிவந்தது பூ மலர்ந்தது
வாலிபக் கிளியே சிறு பூ மலர் விழியே
Haa….aaa…aaa…haa..aaa..aaa…
(Vocalizations)
Haa….aaa…aaa…haa..aaa..aaa…
(Vocalizations)
Haa.haa.aaa…haa.haaa..aaa….
(Vocalizations)
Haa haaa haa haa haa haa haaa
(Vocalizations)
Vaan sivandhadhu poo malarndhadhu
The sky turned red and the flower bloomed,
Vaaliba kiliyae siru poo malar vizhiyae
O youthful parrot with eyes like small blossoming flowers!
Vasantham malargalai thoovudhae
Springtime is scattering flowers,
Thaen suga kuyil koovudhae innaalae
The sweet, blissful cuckoo bird is singing today.
Vaan sivandhadhu poo malarndhadhu
The sky turned red and the flower bloomed,
Vaaliba kiliyae siru poo malar vizhiyae
O youthful parrot with eyes like small blossoming flowers!
Vasantham malargalai thoovudhae
Springtime is scattering flowers,
Thaen suga kuyil koovudhae innaalae
The sweet, blissful cuckoo bird is singing today.
Vaan sivandhadhu poo malarndhadhu
The sky turned red and the flower bloomed,
Vaaliba kiliyae siru poo malar vizhiyae
O youthful parrot with eyes like small blossoming flowers!
Unnai thotta neram indru mudhal yogam
From the moment I touched you, good fortune has begun today,
Unnai thotta neram indru mudhal yogam
From the moment I touched you, good fortune has begun today.
Aasai nenjam paadidudhae
The longing heart is singing,
Kaadhal vaanil aadidudhae
It is dancing in the sky of love.
Vennilavu theevathilae
On the island of the silver moon,
Sorgam yenum maadathilae
In the mansion called heaven,
Vennilavu theevathilae
On the island of the silver moon,
Sorgam yenum maadathilae
In the mansion called heaven,
Velli mulaikkum velai varai sugam sugamae
Until the morning star arises, there is bliss upon bliss.
Vaan sivandhadhu poo malarndhadhu
The sky turned red and the flower bloomed,
Vaaliba kiliyae siru poo malar vizhiyae
O youthful parrot with eyes like small blossoming flowers!
Vasantham malargalai thoovudhae
Springtime is scattering flowers,
Thaen suga kuyil koovudhae innaalae
The sweet, blissful cuckoo bird is singing today.
Vaan sivandhadhu poo malarndhadhu
The sky turned red and the flower bloomed,
Vaaliba kiliyae siru poo malar vizhiyae
O youthful parrot with eyes like small blossoming flowers!
Lala lallaa lala lallaa
(Vocalizations)
Lala lallal lala lalaa lala lallal lala lalaa
(Vocalizations)
Lala lallal lala lalaa lala lallal lala laalaalaa
(Vocalizations)
Lala lallal lala lalaa lala lallal lala laalaalaa
(Vocalizations)
Lala lallal lala lalalaa
(Vocalizations)
Mannan ivan ezhai
This king is a poor man,
Mangai yenum thaarai
While the maiden is like a star,
Mannan ivan ezhai
This king is a poor man,
Mangai yenum thaarai
While the maiden is like a star.
Thaanae ennai naadiyadhu
She sought me out on her own,
Yeno ennai thaediyadhu
For some reason, she came looking for me.
Mullai malar poongodikku
For a delicate flowering jasmine creeper,
Muthu mani thaer edharkku
Why does it need a pearl-studded chariot?
Mullai malar poongodikku
For a delicate flowering jasmine creeper,
Muthu mani thaer edharkku
Why does it need a pearl-studded chariot?
Mullai padarum kaadhal vanam neeyallavo
Are you not the forest of love where jasmine spreads?
Vaan sivandhadhu poo malarndhadhu
The sky turned red and the flower bloomed,
Vaaliba kiliyae siru poo malar vizhiyae
O youthful parrot with eyes like small blossoming flowers!
Vasantham malargalai thoovudhae
Springtime is scattering flowers,
Thaen suga kuyil koovudhae innaalae
The sweet, blissful cuckoo bird is singing today.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Vaan Sivandhadhu' is a romantic duet expressing the joy of newfound love and intimate togetherness. The protagonist marvels at how nature itself seems to celebrate their union—the sky reddens with dawn, flowers bloom, spring scatters blossoms, and the cuckoo sings joyfully. Touch and intimacy bring supreme happiness, making the lovers feel as though they are dwelling on a moonlit island within a heavenly mansion until the morning star rises.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vaaliba kiliyae siru poo malar vizhiyae”
Compares the beloved's eyes directly to delicate blooming flowers ('siru poo malar vizhiyae').
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Vaan sivandhadhu poo malarndhadhu / Vaaliba kiliyae siru poo malar vizhiyae / Vasantham malargalai thoovudhae”
Repetition of the 'V' sound across consecutive line beginnings ('Vaan', 'Vaaliba', 'Vasantham').
Rhetorical Question
“Mullai malar poongodikku / Muthu mani thaer edharkku”
The speaker asks why a simple jasmine creeper needs a pearl chariot, poetically emphasizing that pure love needs no material luxury.
Visual Imagery
“Vennilavu theevathilae / Sorgam yenum maadathilae”
Paints a vivid picture of dawn, blooming blossoms, and celestial mansions to evoke romance.
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Trivia
Written by poet Muthulingam for the 1985 movie 'Anbin Mugavari', the lyrics heavily feature classic Tamil poetic motifs such as comparing the heroine to a parrot ('kili'), jasmine creeper ('poongodi'), and a star ('thaarai').
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