Vaanam Ennum
From Villu Pattukaran · 1992
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Villu Pattukaran1992
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Haa…aaa…aa…haa..aah… | Haa…aaa…aa…haa..aah… |
| Haa…aaa…aa…haa. | Haa…aaa…aa…haa. |
| Haa…aaa…aaa..haa…aa… | Haa…aaa…aaa..haa…aa… |
| Hahaa..aa…haha..aa…aa…. | Hahaa..aa…haha..aa…aa…. |
| Female | |
| Vaanam ennum | The one who is like the sky, |
| Thaayae thaayae | Oh mother, oh mother! |
| Gnyaanam ennum | The one who is like wisdom, |
| Theeyae theeyae | Oh fire, oh fire! |
| Otti varum otturavu | The bonding affection that comes attached, |
| Vittadhammaa ippozhudhu | Has severed right now, oh mother! |
| Sattana pattri kol ammaa | Cling onto me instantly, oh mother! |
| Aa…..aaa….aa…. | Aa…..aaa….aa…. |
| Female | |
| Vaanam ennum | The one who is like the sky, |
| Thaayae thaayae | Oh mother, oh mother! |
| Gnyaanam ennum | The one who is like wisdom, |
| Theeyae theeyae | Oh fire, oh fire! |
| Female | |
| Sogam varum bodhu | When sorrow arrives, |
| Thaayae thunai neeyae ena | Saying that you are my mother and refuge, |
| Velai edhir paarthu vaa vaa | Awaiting the right moment, come, come, |
| Enai kaavaai yena | Asking you to protect me, |
| Raagam udan thaalam vara paadugiren | I sing with melody and rhythm. |
| Female | |
| Kaalam pari pogum | Time is slipping away, |
| Neram idhu bhaaram thara | This moment inflicts a heavy burden, |
| Gnyaanam abhimaanam | Grant wisdom, self-respect, |
| Paadham thunai yaavum thara | Your feet, and all support. |
| Naavaal thamizh paavaal unai thedugiren | With tongue and Tamil poetry, I search for you. |
| Female | |
| Thee pazhi paavamaa | Is blameworthy sin a fire? |
| Vizhunthida thaangidumaa..aa… | Can it withstand falling down? |
| Thaan seidha paavamaa …aa…. | Is it a sin committed by oneself? |
| Nee thoda neengidumaa | Will it disappear if you touch it? |
| Thaayae enadhammaa …aa…aa…aa… | Oh mother, my dear mother! |
| Female | |
| Vaanam ennum | The one who is like the sky, |
| Thaayae thaayae | Oh mother, oh mother! |
| Gnyaanam ennum | The one who is like wisdom, |
| Theeyae theeyae | Oh fire, oh fire! |
| Otti varum otturavu | The bonding affection that comes attached, |
| Vittadhammaa ippozhudhu | Has severed right now, oh mother! |
| Sattana pattri kol ammaa | Cling onto me instantly, oh mother! |
| Aaa….aa….aa….. | Aaa….aa….aa….. |
| Female | |
| Vaanam ennum | The one who is like the sky, |
| Thaayae thaayae | Oh mother, oh mother! |
| Gnyaanam ennum | The one who is like wisdom, |
| Theeyae theeyae | Oh fire, oh fire! |
| Chorus | |
| Haaa…aaa….aaa….aa… | Haaa…aaa….aaa….aa… |
| Female | |
| Enna solli azhaiththaalum | No matter what name I call you by, |
| Inippaana porulae | Oh sweet essence, |
| Chorus :Haa..aa..aa…haa…aa…aa… | Chorus: Haa..aa..aa…haa…aa…aa… |
| Female :Indru vandhu thoda vendum | Female: Today you must come and touch me, |
| Enakkaaga arulae | Oh grace, for my sake! |
| Chorus :Haa..aa..aa…haa…aa…aa… | Chorus: Haa..aa..aa…haa…aa…aa… |
| Female | |
| Ennai innum marakkaadha | Unforgettable memory of me, |
| Irukkaadha ninaivae | That lingers ceaselessly, |
| Indru ingu ninaivaakka | To make it come true today, |
| Oru ezhai kanavae | A poor person's dream, |
| Female | |
| En uyirai izhakkavaa | Shall I sacrifice my life? |
| Immaiyum nanmaiyum kodukkavaa | Shall I give goodness in this birth? |
| Chorus :Haa…aa…aa… | Chorus: Haa…aa…aa… |
| Female :Unmaigalai uraikkavaa | Female: Shall I speak the truths? |
| Uththami en peyar nilaikkavaa | So that my reputation as a virtuous woman endures? |
| Chorus :Haa…aa…aa… | Chorus: Haa…aa…aa… |
| Female :Thirai vilakkidavaa | Female: Shall I lift the veil? |
| Chorus :Haa… | Chorus: Haa… |
| Female :Karai udaithidavaa | Female: Shall I breach the shore? |
| Chorus :Haa… | Chorus: Haa… |
| Female | |
| Thirai vilakkidavaa | Shall I lift the veil? |
| Tharai udaithidavaa | Shall I break open the ground? |
| Alai kadalena nilai kalangida | When my state falters like a surging ocean, |
| Thunai koduththidavaa | Will you grant me your support? |
| Malai magal undhan | Oh daughter of the mountain (Goddess Parvati), |
| Kalai magal paadum | Will you prevent the sorrow sung by your daughter of arts (Saraswati)? |
| Thuyar thaduththidavaa …aa…… | Prevent the sorrow... aa... |
ஆஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....
ஆஅ....ஆஅ.....ஆ......
ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆஅ......
Haa…aaa…aa…haa..aah…
Haa…aaa…aa…haa.
Haa…aaa…aaa..haa…aa…
Hahaa..aa…haha..aa…aa….
வானம் என்னும்
தாயே தாயே
ஞானம் என்னும்
தீயே தீயே
ஒட்டி வரும் ஒட்டுறவு
விட்டதம்மா இப்பொழுது
சட்டென பற்றிக்கொள்
அம்மா ஆ.......
The one who is like the sky,
Oh mother, oh mother!
The one who is like wisdom,
Oh fire, oh fire!
The bonding affection that comes attached,
Has severed right now, oh mother!
Cling onto me instantly, oh mother!
Aa…..aaa….aa….
வானம் என்னும்
தாயே தாயே
ஞானம் என்னும்
தீயே தீயே
The one who is like the sky,
Oh mother, oh mother!
The one who is like wisdom,
Oh fire, oh fire!
சோகம் வரும்போது
தாயே துணை நீயே
எனை வேளை
எதிர் பார்த்து வா வா
எனை காவாய்
என ராகம் உடன் தாளம்
வர பாடுகிறேன்.....
When sorrow arrives,
Saying that you are my mother and refuge,
Awaiting the right moment, come, come,
Asking you to protect me,
I sing with melody and rhythm.
காலம் பறிபோகும்
நேரம் இது பாரம் தர
ஞானம் அபிமானம்
பாதம் துணை
யாவும் தர நாவாய்
தமிழ் காவாய்
உனை தேடுகிறேன்
Time is slipping away,
This moment inflicts a heavy burden,
Grant wisdom, self-respect,
Your feet, and all support.
With tongue and Tamil poetry, I search for you.
வீண் பழி பாவமா...ஆ....
விழுந்திட தாங்கிடுமா
நான் செய்த பாவமா...ஆ....
நீ தொட நீங்கிடுமா
தாயே எனதம்மா...ஆஆ......
Is blameworthy sin a fire?
Can it withstand falling down?
Is it a sin committed by oneself?
Will it disappear if you touch it?
Oh mother, my dear mother!
வானம் என்னும்
தாயே தாயே
ஞானம் என்னும்
தீயே தீயே
ஒட்டி வரும் ஒட்டுறவு
விட்டதம்மா இப்பொழுது
சட்டென பற்றிக்கொள்
அம்மா ஆ.......
The one who is like the sky,
Oh mother, oh mother!
The one who is like wisdom,
Oh fire, oh fire!
The bonding affection that comes attached,
Has severed right now, oh mother!
Cling onto me instantly, oh mother!
Aaa….aa….aa…..
வானம் என்னும்
தாயே தாயே
ஞானம் என்னும்
தீயே தீயே
The one who is like the sky,
Oh mother, oh mother!
The one who is like wisdom,
Oh fire, oh fire!
ஆ.....ஆஅ.....ஆ
Haaa…aaa….aaa….aa…
என்ன சொல்லி அழைத்தாலும்
இனிப்பான பொருளே...
குழு :
ஆ.....ஆஅ.....ஆ
இன்று வந்து தர வேணும்
எனக்காக அருளே
குழு :
ஆ.....ஆஅ.....ஆ
No matter what name I call you by,
Oh sweet essence,
Chorus: Haa..aa..aa…haa…aa…aa…
Female: Today you must come and touch me,
Oh grace, for my sake!
Chorus: Haa..aa..aa…haa…aa…aa…
எண்ண எண்ண மறக்காத
இருக்காத நினைவே
இன்று இன்னும் நினைவாக்கு
ஒரு ஏழை கனவே
என் உயிரை இழக்கவா
இம்மையும் நன்மையும்
கொடுக்கவா
குழு :
ஆ.....ஆஅ.....ஆ
Unforgettable memory of me,
That lingers ceaselessly,
To make it come true today,
A poor person's dream,
உண்மைகளை உரைக்கவா
உத்தமி என் பெயர் நிலைக்க வா
குழு :
ஆ.....ஆஅ.....ஆ
திரை விலக்கிட வா
குழு :
ஆ.....ஆஅ.....ஆ
கரை உடைத்திட வா
குழு :
ஆ.....ஆஅ.....ஆ
Shall I sacrifice my life?
Shall I give goodness in this birth?
Chorus: Haa…aa…aa…
Female: Shall I speak the truths?
So that my reputation as a virtuous woman endures?
Chorus: Haa…aa…aa…
Female: Shall I lift the veil?
Chorus: Haa…
Female: Shall I breach the shore?
Chorus: Haa…
திரை விலக்கிட வா
கரை உடைத்திட வா
Shall I lift the veil?
Shall I break open the ground?
When my state falters like a surging ocean,
Will you grant me your support?
Oh daughter of the mountain (Goddess Parvati),
Will you prevent the sorrow sung by your daughter of arts (Saraswati)?
Prevent the sorrow... aa...
அலை கடலென
நிலை கலங்கிட
துணை கொடுத்திட வா
மலை மகள் உந்தன்
கலை மகள் படும்
துயர் தடுத்திட வா...ஆ.....
Haa…aaa…aa…haa..aah…
Haa…aaa…aa…haa..aah…
Haa…aaa…aa…haa.
Haa…aaa…aa…haa.
Haa…aaa…aaa..haa…aa…
Haa…aaa…aaa..haa…aa…
Hahaa..aa…haha..aa…aa….
Hahaa..aa…haha..aa…aa….
Vaanam ennum
The one who is like the sky,
Thaayae thaayae
Oh mother, oh mother!
Gnyaanam ennum
The one who is like wisdom,
Theeyae theeyae
Oh fire, oh fire!
Otti varum otturavu
The bonding affection that comes attached,
Vittadhammaa ippozhudhu
Has severed right now, oh mother!
Sattana pattri kol ammaa
Cling onto me instantly, oh mother!
Aa…..aaa….aa….
Aa…..aaa….aa….
Vaanam ennum
The one who is like the sky,
Thaayae thaayae
Oh mother, oh mother!
Gnyaanam ennum
The one who is like wisdom,
Theeyae theeyae
Oh fire, oh fire!
Sogam varum bodhu
When sorrow arrives,
Thaayae thunai neeyae ena
Saying that you are my mother and refuge,
Velai edhir paarthu vaa vaa
Awaiting the right moment, come, come,
Enai kaavaai yena
Asking you to protect me,
Raagam udan thaalam vara paadugiren
I sing with melody and rhythm.
Kaalam pari pogum
Time is slipping away,
Neram idhu bhaaram thara
This moment inflicts a heavy burden,
Gnyaanam abhimaanam
Grant wisdom, self-respect,
Paadham thunai yaavum thara
Your feet, and all support.
Naavaal thamizh paavaal unai thedugiren
With tongue and Tamil poetry, I search for you.
Thee pazhi paavamaa
Is blameworthy sin a fire?
Vizhunthida thaangidumaa..aa…
Can it withstand falling down?
Thaan seidha paavamaa …aa….
Is it a sin committed by oneself?
Nee thoda neengidumaa
Will it disappear if you touch it?
Thaayae enadhammaa …aa…aa…aa…
Oh mother, my dear mother!
Vaanam ennum
The one who is like the sky,
Thaayae thaayae
Oh mother, oh mother!
Gnyaanam ennum
The one who is like wisdom,
Theeyae theeyae
Oh fire, oh fire!
Otti varum otturavu
The bonding affection that comes attached,
Vittadhammaa ippozhudhu
Has severed right now, oh mother!
Sattana pattri kol ammaa
Cling onto me instantly, oh mother!
Aaa….aa….aa…..
Aaa….aa….aa…..
Vaanam ennum
The one who is like the sky,
Thaayae thaayae
Oh mother, oh mother!
Gnyaanam ennum
The one who is like wisdom,
Theeyae theeyae
Oh fire, oh fire!
Haaa…aaa….aaa….aa…
Haaa…aaa….aaa….aa…
Enna solli azhaiththaalum
No matter what name I call you by,
Inippaana porulae
Oh sweet essence,
Chorus :Haa..aa..aa…haa…aa…aa…
Chorus: Haa..aa..aa…haa…aa…aa…
Female :Indru vandhu thoda vendum
Female: Today you must come and touch me,
Enakkaaga arulae
Oh grace, for my sake!
Chorus :Haa..aa..aa…haa…aa…aa…
Chorus: Haa..aa..aa…haa…aa…aa…
Ennai innum marakkaadha
Unforgettable memory of me,
Irukkaadha ninaivae
That lingers ceaselessly,
Indru ingu ninaivaakka
To make it come true today,
Oru ezhai kanavae
A poor person's dream,
En uyirai izhakkavaa
Shall I sacrifice my life?
Immaiyum nanmaiyum kodukkavaa
Shall I give goodness in this birth?
Chorus :Haa…aa…aa…
Chorus: Haa…aa…aa…
Female :Unmaigalai uraikkavaa
Female: Shall I speak the truths?
Uththami en peyar nilaikkavaa
So that my reputation as a virtuous woman endures?
Chorus :Haa…aa…aa…
Chorus: Haa…aa…aa…
Female :Thirai vilakkidavaa
Female: Shall I lift the veil?
Chorus :Haa…
Chorus: Haa…
Female :Karai udaithidavaa
Female: Shall I breach the shore?
Chorus :Haa…
Chorus: Haa…
Thirai vilakkidavaa
Shall I lift the veil?
Tharai udaithidavaa
Shall I break open the ground?
Alai kadalena nilai kalangida
When my state falters like a surging ocean,
Thunai koduththidavaa
Will you grant me your support?
Malai magal undhan
Oh daughter of the mountain (Goddess Parvati),
Kalai magal paadum
Will you prevent the sorrow sung by your daughter of arts (Saraswati)?
Thuyar thaduththidavaa …aa……
Prevent the sorrow... aa...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a deeply emotional prayer and plea addressed to the Divine Mother, invoking her supreme traits as the vast sky and sacred fire of wisdom. The singer laments over broken bonds, deep sorrow, and the weight of harsh times, earnestly pleading for spiritual protection, justice, and refuge under the Mother's feet.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vaanam ennum / Thaayae thaayae / Gnyaanam ennum / Theeyae theeyae”
Compares the Mother directly to the vast sky ('Vaanam ennum Thaayae') and the fire of wisdom ('Gnyaanam ennum Theeyae').
Emona / Rhyme (Monai and Ethirai)
“Thirai vilakkidavaa / Karai udaithidavaa”
Use of second-letter rhyming across lines such as 'Otti' and 'Vittadhammaa', as well as 'Thirai' and 'Karai'.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Alai kadalena nilai kalangida”
Compares the turbulence of mind to a wild ocean ('Alai kadalena').
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Trivia
Villu Pattukaran (1992) features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by legendary lyricist Vaali. The soundtrack emphasizes traditional Tamil folk art forms, notably the Villu Paattu (Bow Song) tradition.
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