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Vaan Vandhu Then Sinthum

From Engal Thaikulame Varuga · 1986

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. Janaki, K. J. Jesudass
Music director
Chandrabose
Movie name
Engal Thaikulame Varuga
Movie release year
1986
Lyrics added on
22 Jan 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vaan vanthu thaen sinthum neram
Yaen intha bhoomikku naanam
Vaan vanthu thaen sinthum neram
Yaen intha bhoomikku naanam
Kadhal vegaththil
Ilamanam paadum raagaththil
Kadhal vegaththil
Ilamanam paadum raagaththil
Suba dhinamae
Female :Aa….aa….
Male :Malargirathae
Both :Aa…..aa….
Vaan vanthu thaen sinthum neram
Yaen intha bhoomikku naanam
Thaamarai paadham tharaiyil nadanthaal
Santhana pookkalum vaadum
Female :Punnagai chozhai idhalil malarnthaal
Bodhaiyil en manam aadum
Malligai poovil manjam viriththaen
Malligai poovil manjam viriththaen
Ennai kondaadu adhuvarai yaekkam theeraathu
Ennai kondaadu adhuvarai yaekkam theeraathu
Vaan vanthu thaen sinthum neram
Yaen intha bhoomikku naanam
Vaazhkkaiyil kaanaa vasantham indru
Vanthathu un thunaiyaalae
Male :Kodiyinil illaa kovaipazhangal
Kaninthathu un idhazhmelae
Paravaiyaipolae kaniyai neeyum
Paravaiyaipolae kaniyai neeyum
Kaayam seiyaathae aasaiyai nenjil thoovaathae
Kaayam seiyaathae aasaiyai nenjil thoovaathae
Vaan vanthu thaen sinthum neram
Yaen intha bhoomikku naanam
Kadhal vegaththil
Ilamanam paadum raagaththil
Kadhal vegaththil
Ilamanam paadum raagaththil
Suba dhinamae
Female :Aa….aa….
Male :Malargirathae
Both :Aa…..aa….
Vaan vanthu thaen sinthum neram
Female :Aa….aa…
Male :Yaen intha bhoomikku naanam
Female :Aa….aa…
When the sky descends to shower honey,
why is this earth so shy?
When the sky descends to shower honey,
why is this earth so shy?
In the rush of love,
to the melody sung by young hearts,
In the rush of love,
to the melody sung by young hearts,
an auspicious day
Female: Aah... aah...
Male: ...is blossoming!
Both: Aah... aah...
When the sky descends to shower honey,
why is this earth so shy?
If your lotus feet walk upon the ground,
even sandalwood flowers would wither.
Female: If a garden of smiles blooms on your lips,
my heart dances in intoxication.
I have spread a bed of jasmine flowers,
I have spread a bed of jasmine flowers.
Cherish me; until then, this longing will not end.
Cherish me; until then, this longing will not end.
When the sky descends to shower honey,
why is this earth so shy?
A springtime never seen in my life
has arrived today by your side.
Male: A red fruit not found on any vine
has ripened upon your lips.
Like a bird with a sweet fruit,
like a bird with a sweet fruit,
do not hurt it, do not stir up desire in my heart.
do not hurt it, do not stir up desire in my heart.
When the sky descends to shower honey,
why is this earth so shy?
In the rush of love,
to the melody sung by young hearts,
In the rush of love,
to the melody sung by young hearts,
an auspicious day
Female: Aah... aah...
Male: ...is blossoming!
Both: Aah... aah...
When the sky descends to shower honey,
Female: Aah... aah...
Male: Why is this earth so shy?
Female: Aah... aah...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic duet uses rich natural imagery to describe the intimacy, shyness, and blossoming passion between two lovers. The sky pouring honey on a bashful earth symbolizes their union. The song captures their longing, tender compliments, and mutual celebration of love brought by an auspicious new spring in their lives.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Vaan vanthu thaen sinthum neram / Yaen intha bhoomikku naanam”

The sky pouring honey onto a shy earth metaphorically depicts rain as sweet love and the earth as a bashful bride.

Hyperbole (Ayaibu / Thaguvu)

“Thaamarai paadham tharaiyil nadanthaal / Santhana pookkalum vaadum”

Comparing her soft footsteps to lotus feet so divine that even sandalwood blossoms would wither in envy.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Malligai poovil manjam viriththaen”

Repetition of the initial 'Ma' sound in 'Malligai' and 'Manjam'.

Emonai / Rhyme (Iyaibu)

“Kadhal vegaththil / Ilamanam paadum raagaththil”

End rhyming pattern with '-aththil' across love's passion and the melody of the heart.

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Trivia

The song is from the 1986 Tamil film 'Engal Thaikulame Varuga' with lyrics penned by legendary poet Vaali, featuring classical and folk romantic sensibilities typical of 80s Tamil cinema.

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