- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- R. Govarthanam
- Movie name
- Orey Vazhi
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Apr 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
In this classic song from 'Orey Vazhi', the heroine lovingly addresses the moon as a messenger to reach out to her beloved who is asleep, oblivious to her lingering longing. She compares the sky to a wide street where the moon wanders and asks it to guide her lover into the realm of shared love and affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Vaanam ennum veedhiyilae”
The sky is metaphorically rendered as a street ('Vaanam ennum veedhi') and desire is framed as a distinct world ('Aasai ennum ulagu').
Personification
“Kaadhinil solvaai vennilavae”
Addressing the moon ('Vennilavae') as an active messenger who can hear, walk, and whisper secret messages into the lover's ears.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Vaanam ennum veedhiyilae / Vandhu nirkkum vennilavae”
Repetition of initial consonants 'Va'/'Ve' across words like Vaanam, Vandhu, Vennilavae.
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Trivia
Composed by R. Govarthanam with lyrics by the legendary poet Kannadasan, 'Vaanam Ennum Veedhiyilae' stands out as one of P. Susheela's early memorable solo tracks showcasing her sweet rendition of moonlit romantic yearning.
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