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Lyrics & meaning

Vaan Thooralgal

From Ponmagal Vandhal · 2020

Lyricist
Uma Devi
Singer
Chinmayi Sripada
Music director
Govind Vasantha
Details
Ponmagal Vandhal2020

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Vaan thooralgalAs drizzling rain from the sky
Vaazhthukkal paadaSings songs of blessings,
Naan meendumaeI am once again
PookkirenBlooming into life.
Female
NeedhaanadiYou are the one, my dear,
Ini needhaanadiFrom now on, you are the only one.
Thanthaayae vaazh naatkalaiYou gave me days truly worth living;
Thaai naanadi thandhai naanadiI am a mother to you, I am a father to you,
VazhiyaagirenI am becoming the path for you.
Vaa en vaagaiyaeCome, my victorious flower,
Female
Parandhu pogalaamLet us fly away together
Thirandha vaanilaeInto the vast, open sky.
Oliyaai naan iruppaenI will remain as your guiding light,
Uyirae… vaa…Oh my life... come...
Female
Vaanamaai naanagiyaeTransforming myself into the protective sky,
Siru vaadhai theendidamal kaappaenI will shield you so not even a minor affliction touches you.
Thozhi pol naanagiyaeBecoming like a dear friend,
Un thaevai thaedi thaedi serppaenI will seek out and fulfill every need of yours.
Female
Thaerillaa silai naanI was once a idol without a chariot to carry it,
Neerilaa nilam naanI was a parched land without water,
Sariyaa pizhai mozhiyaaAm I right, wrong, or a language?
Ingu yedhu naan anbaeWhat am I here, my beloved?
Female
Marangal pookkuthaeNow trees are blooming with flowers,
Nirangal kooduthaeVibrant colors are gathering together,
Ulagaai… nee kidaithaayae…Ever since I received you as my entire world...
Magalaai naan…And I, as a daughter...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This soulful track from the movie 'Ponmagal Vandhal' expresses deep, unconditional love, parental affection, and emotional rebirth. The singer reflects on how a cherished presence has rejuvenated her life, turning a barren, directionless existence into a flowering, vibrant world filled with hope and purpose. She promises to step into all roles—mother, father, protector, and friend—to safeguard her loved one from all harm and grant every happiness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethukai (Second-letter rhyme)

Thaerillaa silai naan / Neerilaa nilam naan

The second consonant sound 'r' (ர) rhymes across lines 19 and 20 ('Thaerillaa' and 'Neerilaa'), creating a rhythmic flow.

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Thaerillaa silai naan / Neerilaa nilam naan

Comparing oneself to a statue without a chariot and dry land without water to metaphorically portray former loneliness and incompleteness.

Simile (Uvamai)

Thozhi pol naanagiyae

Using 'pol' (like) to compare her bond to that of a compassionate, comforting companion.

Adukkuthoodar (Repetition for emphasis)

Un thaevai thaedi thaedi serppaen

The word 'thaedi' (search) is repeated successively to emphasize intense devotion and effort in fulfilling needs.

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Trivia

Written by lyricist Dr. Uma Devi for the Jyothika-starrer 'Ponmagal Vandhal' (2020), this song (titled 'Vaan Thooralgal' / 'Vaa En Vaagaiye') composed by Govind Vasantha showcases tender mother-daughter bonding and themes of emotional healing.

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