Vaanam Adhirave
From Ramanaa · 2002
- Lyricist
- Pazhani Bharathi
- Singers
- Unnikrishnan, Sadhana Sargam, Bhavatharani
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Ramanaa2002
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Padapadavena pattasu vedikkuthu | Firecrackers burst with a crackling sound |
| Sirukuyil kooduthu gummalam adikkuthu | The little cuckoo sings and celebrates in joy |
| Deepavali Deepavali | Diwali, Diwali! |
| Silu silu siluvenna maththaapu sirikkuthu | The sparklers laugh softly with a cool glow |
| Siru siru kiligalin kondaattam porakkuthu | Celebrations are born among little parrots |
| Deepavali deepavali…hey… | Diwali, Diwali... hey... |
| Male | |
| {Vaanam adhiravae | {So that the sky reverberates |
| Baanam vedikkalaam rosi rosi | Let us burst sky-rockets, Rosi Rosi |
| Vaazhvu mazhigavae | So that life becomes abundant |
| Paadam padikkalaam yosi yosi} (2) | Let us learn lessons, think about it} (2) |
| Male | |
| Vaanam adhiravae | So that the sky reverberates |
| Baanam vedikkalaam rosi rosi | Let us burst sky-rockets, Rosi Rosi |
| Vaazhvu mazhigavae | So that life becomes abundant |
| Paadam padikkalaam yosi yosi | Let us learn lessons, think about it |
| Minminiyenna kanmanigalum | Like fireflies, the precious apple of the eyes |
| Olividum olividum minvettu | Flash like lightning, shining bright |
| Gala galavenna kulingida vandhu | Come jingling and shaking cheerfully |
| Kaikodu kaikodu poonkothu | Give your hand, give your hand, bouquet of flowers |
| Chorus | |
| {Hey jaanngu jakka chacha.. | {Hey jaanngu jakka chacha.. |
| Jaka jaanngu jakka chacha..hey hey} (2) | Jaka jaanngu jakka chacha..hey hey} (2) |
| {Vaanam adhiravae …heyy | {So that the sky reverberates... heyy |
| Baanam vedikkalaam …heyyy} (2) | Let us burst sky-rockets... heyyy} (2) |
| Female | |
| Manmelae deepangal | Lamps placed upon the earth |
| Yettrum neram | During this lighting hour |
| Manasellaam oliveesum paarammaa | See how light shines across all hearts, dear girl |
| Anbodu oru vaarthai sonnaal podhum | If you speak just one loving word |
| Ulagellaam sondhangal thaanamma | The whole world becomes your family, dear girl |
| Female | |
| Deivangal ellaam kaikorthukolla | When all gods join hands together |
| Baedham yen nam nenjilae…ae…. | Why should there be discrimination in our hearts? |
| Nambikkai kondaal munnettram undu | If you have faith, there is progress ahead |
| Sorvenna un vaazhivilae | Why feel weary in your life? |
| Chorus | |
| Thavazhndhu thavazhndhu | Crawling and gliding along |
| Nadhiyil kulikkum | Bathing in the river |
| Malaiyaipola thullu | Leap with joy like a majestic mountain |
| Kaathaadum pattampola | Like a kite dancing in the wind |
| Parandhu parandhu paaru | Fly and look high in the sky |
| Manikuyilae siragaai viriththu paadu | Spread your wings and sing, oh sweet songbird! |
| Chorus | |
| Vaanam adhiravae | So that the sky reverberates |
| Baanam vedikkalaam rosi rosi | Let us burst sky-rockets, Rosi Rosi |
| Vaazhvu mazhigavae | So that life becomes abundant |
| Paadam padikkalaam yosi yosi | Let us learn lessons, think about it |
| Minminiyenna kanmanigalum | Like fireflies, the precious apple of the eyes |
| Olividum olividum minvettu | Flash like lightning, shining bright |
| Gala galavenna kulingida vandhu | Come jingling and shaking cheerfully |
| Kaikodu kaikodu poonkothu | Give your hand, give your hand, bouquet of flowers |
| Chorus | |
| {Hey jaanngu jakka chacha.. | {Hey jaanngu jakka chacha.. |
| Jaka jaanngu jakka chacha..hey hey} (2) | Jaka jaanngu jakka chacha..hey hey} (2) |
| Vaanam adhiravae …heyy | So that the sky reverberates... heyy |
| Baanam vedikkalaam …haan..haan | Let us burst sky-rockets... haan..haan |
| Female | |
| Palakaaram paniyaaram | Sweet treats and fried snacks |
| Suttu podu | Fry and serve them hot |
| Pattassu vedipaalae paatikku | Firecrackers don't scare grandmother |
| Female | |
| Suttalum vedikkatha | Even if heated, it doesn't burst |
| Vaanam polae | Just like the quiet sky |
| Pesaathae yettikku potikku | Don't talk with stubborn rivalry |
| Chorus | |
| Ambuli maama | Uncle Moon up in the sky |
| Kadhai sollalaama | Shall we tell a story? |
| Anjali kaikothu vaa maa | Anjali, join hands and come along |
| Pinnal illaamal | Without any braiding |
| Jadai podum paapa | Little girl plaiting her hair |
| Engalai vambezhukkalaama | Shall you pick a playful fight with us? |
| Chorus | |
| Surutti surutti odu | Roll up and run fast |
| Jolikkum saami yaara paaru | See who the shining deity is |
| Kashmiril pattu pudavai | Who is the aunt wearing |
| Kattum maami yaaru | A silk saree from Kashmir? |
| Nadakaiyil thadukkum thadukkum paaru | Look at her stumbling as she walks! |
| Chorus | |
| Vaanam adhiravae | So that the sky reverberates |
| Baanam vedikkalaam rosi rosi | Let us burst sky-rockets, Rosi Rosi |
| Vaazhvu mazhigavae | So that life becomes abundant |
| Paadam padikkalaam yosi yosi | Let us learn lessons, think about it |
| Minminiyenna kanmanigalum | Like fireflies, the precious apple of the eyes |
| Olividum olividum minvettu | Flash like lightning, shining bright |
| Gala galavenna kulingida vandhu | Come jingling and shaking cheerfully |
| Kaikodu kaikodu poonkothu | Give your hand, give your hand, bouquet of flowers |
| Chorus | |
| {Hey jaanngu jakka chacha.. | {Hey jaanngu jakka chacha.. |
| Jaka jaanngu jakka chacha..hey hey} (2) | Jaka jaanngu jakka chacha..hey hey} (2) |
| Vaanam adhiravae …heyy | So that the sky reverberates... heyy |
| Baanam vedikkalaam …haan haan | Let us burst sky-rockets... haan haan |
| Chorus | |
| {Lala lala lala lala lala | {Lala lala lala lala lala |
| Hey hey hey} (4) | Hey hey hey} (4) |
பட படவென பட்டாசு
வெடிக்குது சிறு குயில் கூடுது
கும்மாளம் அடிக்குது தீபாவளி
தீபாவளி சிலு சிலு சிலுவென
மத்தாப்பு சிரிக்குது சிறு சிறு
கிளிகளின் கொண்டாட்டம்
பொறக்குது தீபாவளி தீபாவளி
ஹே
Firecrackers burst with a crackling sound
The little cuckoo sings and celebrates in joy
Diwali, Diwali!
The sparklers laugh softly with a cool glow
Celebrations are born among little parrots
Diwali, Diwali... hey...
{ வானம் அதிரவே
பானம் வெடிக்கலாம் ரோசி
ரோசி வாழ்வு மழிகவே
பாடம் படிக்கலாம் யோசி
யோசி } (2)
{So that the sky reverberates
Let us burst sky-rockets, Rosi Rosi
So that life becomes abundant
Let us learn lessons, think about it} (2)
வானம் அதிரவே
பானம் வெடிக்கலாம் ரோசி
ரோசி வாழ்வு மழிகவே பாடம்
படிக்கலாம் யோசி யோசி
மின்மினியென கண்மணிகளும்
ஒளி விடும் ஒளி விடும் மின்வெட்டு
கல கல வென குலிங்கிட வந்து
கைகொடு கைகொடு பூங்கொத்து
So that the sky reverberates
Let us burst sky-rockets, Rosi Rosi
So that life becomes abundant
Let us learn lessons, think about it
Like fireflies, the precious apple of the eyes
Flash like lightning, shining bright
Come jingling and shaking cheerfully
Give your hand, give your hand, bouquet of flowers
............................
{ வானம் அதிரவே ஹே
பானம் வெடிக்கலாம்
ஹே } (2)
{Hey jaanngu jakka chacha..
Jaka jaanngu jakka chacha..hey hey} (2)
{So that the sky reverberates... heyy
Let us burst sky-rockets... heyyy} (2)
மண்மேலே தீபங்கள்
ஏற்றும் நேரம் மனசெல்லாம்
ஒளி வீசும் பாரம்மா அன்போடு
ஒரு வார்த்தை சொன்னால்
போதும் உலகெல்லாம்
சொந்தங்கள் தானம்மா
Lamps placed upon the earth
During this lighting hour
See how light shines across all hearts, dear girl
If you speak just one loving word
The whole world becomes your family, dear girl
தெய்வங்கள் எல்லாம்
கை கோர்த்து கொள்ள பேதம்
ஏன் நம் நெஞ்சிலே நம்பிக்கை
கொண்டால் முன்னேற்றம்
உண்டு சோர்வென்ன உன்
வாழ்விலே
When all gods join hands together
Why should there be discrimination in our hearts?
If you have faith, there is progress ahead
Why feel weary in your life?
தவழ்ந்து தவழ்ந்து
நதியில் குளிக்கும் மழையை
போல துள்ளு காத்தாடும் பட்டம்
போல பறந்து பறந்து பாரு மணி
குயிலே சிறகை விரித்து பாடு
Crawling and gliding along
Bathing in the river
Leap with joy like a majestic mountain
Like a kite dancing in the wind
Fly and look high in the sky
Spread your wings and sing, oh sweet songbird!
வானம் அதிரவே
பானம் வெடிக்கலாம் ரோசி
ரோசி வாழ்வு மழிகவே பாடம்
படிக்கலாம் யோசி யோசி
மின்மினியென கண்மணிகளும்
ஒளி விடும் ஒளி விடும்
மின்வெட்டு கல கல வென
குலிங்கிட வந்து கைகொடு
கைகொடு பூங்கொத்து
So that the sky reverberates
Let us burst sky-rockets, Rosi Rosi
So that life becomes abundant
Let us learn lessons, think about it
Like fireflies, the precious apple of the eyes
Flash like lightning, shining bright
Come jingling and shaking cheerfully
Give your hand, give your hand, bouquet of flowers
....................................
வானம் அதிரவே ஹே
பானம் வெடிக்கலாம்
ஹான் ஹான்
{Hey jaanngu jakka chacha..
Jaka jaanngu jakka chacha..hey hey} (2)
So that the sky reverberates... heyy
Let us burst sky-rockets... haan..haan
பலகாரம் பனியாரம்
சுட்டு போடு பட்டாசு
வெடிப்பாலே பாட்டிக்கு
Sweet treats and fried snacks
Fry and serve them hot
Firecrackers don't scare grandmother
சுட்டாலும்
வெடிக்காத வானம்
போலே பேசாதே
ஏட்டிக்கு போட்டிக்கு
Even if heated, it doesn't burst
Just like the quiet sky
Don't talk with stubborn rivalry
அம்புலி மாமா கதை
சொல்லலாமா அஞ்சலி கை
கோத்து வா மா பின்னல்
இல்லாமல் ஜடை போடும்
பாப்பா எங்களை
வம்பிழுக்கலாமா
Uncle Moon up in the sky
Shall we tell a story?
Anjali, join hands and come along
Without any braiding
Little girl plaiting her hair
Shall you pick a playful fight with us?
சுருட்டி சுருட்டி ஓடு
ஜொலிக்கும் சாமி யார பாரு
காஷ்மீரில் பட்டு புடவை
கட்டும் மாமி யாரு நடக்கையில்
தடுக்கும் தடுக்கும் பாரு
Roll up and run fast
See who the shining deity is
Who is the aunt wearing
A silk saree from Kashmir?
Look at her stumbling as she walks!
வானம் அதிரவே
பானம் வெடிக்கலாம் ரோசி
ரோசி வாழ்வு மழிகவே பாடம்
படிக்கலாம் யோசி யோசி
மின்மினியென கண்மணிகளும்
ஒளி விடும் ஒளி விடும்
மின்வெட்டு கல கல வென
குலிங்கிட வந்து கைகொடு
கைகொடு பூங்கொத்து
So that the sky reverberates
Let us burst sky-rockets, Rosi Rosi
So that life becomes abundant
Let us learn lessons, think about it
Like fireflies, the precious apple of the eyes
Flash like lightning, shining bright
Come jingling and shaking cheerfully
Give your hand, give your hand, bouquet of flowers
....................................
வானம் அதிரவே ஹே
பானம் வெடிக்கலாம்
ஹான் ஹான்
{Hey jaanngu jakka chacha..
Jaka jaanngu jakka chacha..hey hey} (2)
So that the sky reverberates... heyy
Let us burst sky-rockets... haan haan
{ லாலா லாலா
லாலா லாலா லாலா
ஹே ஹே ஹே } (4)
{Lala lala lala lala lala
Hey hey hey} (4)
Padapadavena pattasu vedikkuthu
Firecrackers burst with a crackling sound
Sirukuyil kooduthu gummalam adikkuthu
The little cuckoo sings and celebrates in joy
Deepavali Deepavali
Diwali, Diwali!
Silu silu siluvenna maththaapu sirikkuthu
The sparklers laugh softly with a cool glow
Siru siru kiligalin kondaattam porakkuthu
Celebrations are born among little parrots
Deepavali deepavali…hey…
Diwali, Diwali... hey...
{Vaanam adhiravae
{So that the sky reverberates
Baanam vedikkalaam rosi rosi
Let us burst sky-rockets, Rosi Rosi
Vaazhvu mazhigavae
So that life becomes abundant
Paadam padikkalaam yosi yosi} (2)
Let us learn lessons, think about it} (2)
Vaanam adhiravae
So that the sky reverberates
Baanam vedikkalaam rosi rosi
Let us burst sky-rockets, Rosi Rosi
Vaazhvu mazhigavae
So that life becomes abundant
Paadam padikkalaam yosi yosi
Let us learn lessons, think about it
Minminiyenna kanmanigalum
Like fireflies, the precious apple of the eyes
Olividum olividum minvettu
Flash like lightning, shining bright
Gala galavenna kulingida vandhu
Come jingling and shaking cheerfully
Kaikodu kaikodu poonkothu
Give your hand, give your hand, bouquet of flowers
{Hey jaanngu jakka chacha..
{Hey jaanngu jakka chacha..
Jaka jaanngu jakka chacha..hey hey} (2)
Jaka jaanngu jakka chacha..hey hey} (2)
{Vaanam adhiravae …heyy
{So that the sky reverberates... heyy
Baanam vedikkalaam …heyyy} (2)
Let us burst sky-rockets... heyyy} (2)
Manmelae deepangal
Lamps placed upon the earth
Yettrum neram
During this lighting hour
Manasellaam oliveesum paarammaa
See how light shines across all hearts, dear girl
Anbodu oru vaarthai sonnaal podhum
If you speak just one loving word
Ulagellaam sondhangal thaanamma
The whole world becomes your family, dear girl
Deivangal ellaam kaikorthukolla
When all gods join hands together
Baedham yen nam nenjilae…ae….
Why should there be discrimination in our hearts?
Nambikkai kondaal munnettram undu
If you have faith, there is progress ahead
Sorvenna un vaazhivilae
Why feel weary in your life?
Thavazhndhu thavazhndhu
Crawling and gliding along
Nadhiyil kulikkum
Bathing in the river
Malaiyaipola thullu
Leap with joy like a majestic mountain
Kaathaadum pattampola
Like a kite dancing in the wind
Parandhu parandhu paaru
Fly and look high in the sky
Manikuyilae siragaai viriththu paadu
Spread your wings and sing, oh sweet songbird!
Vaanam adhiravae
So that the sky reverberates
Baanam vedikkalaam rosi rosi
Let us burst sky-rockets, Rosi Rosi
Vaazhvu mazhigavae
So that life becomes abundant
Paadam padikkalaam yosi yosi
Let us learn lessons, think about it
Minminiyenna kanmanigalum
Like fireflies, the precious apple of the eyes
Olividum olividum minvettu
Flash like lightning, shining bright
Gala galavenna kulingida vandhu
Come jingling and shaking cheerfully
Kaikodu kaikodu poonkothu
Give your hand, give your hand, bouquet of flowers
{Hey jaanngu jakka chacha..
{Hey jaanngu jakka chacha..
Jaka jaanngu jakka chacha..hey hey} (2)
Jaka jaanngu jakka chacha..hey hey} (2)
Vaanam adhiravae …heyy
So that the sky reverberates... heyy
Baanam vedikkalaam …haan..haan
Let us burst sky-rockets... haan..haan
Palakaaram paniyaaram
Sweet treats and fried snacks
Suttu podu
Fry and serve them hot
Pattassu vedipaalae paatikku
Firecrackers don't scare grandmother
Suttalum vedikkatha
Even if heated, it doesn't burst
Vaanam polae
Just like the quiet sky
Pesaathae yettikku potikku
Don't talk with stubborn rivalry
Ambuli maama
Uncle Moon up in the sky
Kadhai sollalaama
Shall we tell a story?
Anjali kaikothu vaa maa
Anjali, join hands and come along
Pinnal illaamal
Without any braiding
Jadai podum paapa
Little girl plaiting her hair
Engalai vambezhukkalaama
Shall you pick a playful fight with us?
Surutti surutti odu
Roll up and run fast
Jolikkum saami yaara paaru
See who the shining deity is
Kashmiril pattu pudavai
Who is the aunt wearing
Kattum maami yaaru
A silk saree from Kashmir?
Nadakaiyil thadukkum thadukkum paaru
Look at her stumbling as she walks!
Vaanam adhiravae
So that the sky reverberates
Baanam vedikkalaam rosi rosi
Let us burst sky-rockets, Rosi Rosi
Vaazhvu mazhigavae
So that life becomes abundant
Paadam padikkalaam yosi yosi
Let us learn lessons, think about it
Minminiyenna kanmanigalum
Like fireflies, the precious apple of the eyes
Olividum olividum minvettu
Flash like lightning, shining bright
Gala galavenna kulingida vandhu
Come jingling and shaking cheerfully
Kaikodu kaikodu poonkothu
Give your hand, give your hand, bouquet of flowers
{Hey jaanngu jakka chacha..
{Hey jaanngu jakka chacha..
Jaka jaanngu jakka chacha..hey hey} (2)
Jaka jaanngu jakka chacha..hey hey} (2)
Vaanam adhiravae …heyy
So that the sky reverberates... heyy
Baanam vedikkalaam …haan haan
Let us burst sky-rockets... haan haan
{Lala lala lala lala lala
{Lala lala lala lala lala
Hey hey hey} (4)
Hey hey hey} (4)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Vaanam Adhiravae is a festive Diwali song from the 2002 film Ramanaa, composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and written by Pazhani Bharathi. The song captures the joyous soundscape of Diwali—bursting crackers, sparkling lights, sweets, and playful banter among children—while blending in meaningful messages of unity, hope, and positivity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia (இரைச்சொல் / அனுகரணம்)
“Padapadavena pattasu vedikkuthu”
Imitative words used to capture the acoustic atmosphere of fireworks and celebration.
Simile (உவமை)
“Minminiyenna kanmanigalum”
Comparing sparkling eyes to fireflies to emphasize brightness and innocence.
Second-Letter Rhyme (எதுகை - Ethugai)
“Vaanam adhiravae / Baanam vedikkalaam”
The second consonant sound 'na' matches in Vaanam and Baanam across rhyming couplets.
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Trivia
The music for Ramanaa was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, directed by A. R. Murugadoss, starring Vijayakanth. This track serves as a joyous contrast to the film's intense vigilante action plot.
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