Vaanam Niram
From Dhavani Kanavugal · 1984
- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Dhavani Kanavugal1984
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aa…aaa…aaa…aaa..aa…. | Aa…aaa…aaa…aaa..aa…. |
| Male | |
| Aa…aaa…aaa…aaa..aa…. | Aa…aaa…aaa…aaa..aa…. |
| Female | |
| Aa…aaa…aaa… | Aa…aaa…aaa… |
| Male | |
| Aa…aaa…aaa…. | Aa…aaa…aaa…. |
| Male | |
| Vaanam niram maarum | The sky changes its colors |
| Ila maalai suba velai | In the pleasant, auspicious twilight hour |
| Female | |
| Megam pani thoovum | The clouds sprinkle gentle mist |
| Adhu kaaman paribaashai | That is the subtle language of the god of love |
| Male | |
| Naal thorum vedhangal | Every day, the sacred scriptures of romance |
| Female | |
| Paadaadho dhaegangal | Will not our loving bodies sing them? |
| Vaanam niram maarum | The sky changes its colors |
| Ila maalai suba velai | In the pleasant, auspicious twilight hour |
| Male | |
| Megam pani thoovum | The clouds sprinkle gentle mist |
| Adhu kaaman paribaashai | That is the subtle language of the god of love |
| Female | |
| Manmadha kalai engu virpanai | Where is the art of love sold? |
| Mangaiyival dhaegam engum muthirai | This maiden's body bears the impression of love all over |
| Male | |
| Andhi malligai sindhum punnagai | A smile blossoming like evening jasmine |
| Thingal mugham naalum dheva kannigai | With a moon-like face, she is like a heavenly nymph every day |
| Female | |
| Mannavan thozhoram | Beside my beloved lord's shoulders |
| En idhazh reengaaram | The soft humming sound of my lips |
| Panjanai boopaalam paadidumae | The soft bed will sing the dawn melody |
| Male | |
| Ini dhevan koyil poojai neram | From now on, it is time for divine worship in love's temple |
| Kaadhal dheepam naanum | And I am the lamp of love |
| Female | |
| Vaanam niram maarum | The sky changes its colors |
| Ila maalai suba velai | In the pleasant, auspicious twilight hour |
| Male | |
| Megam pani thoovum | The clouds sprinkle gentle mist |
| Adhu kaaman paribaashai | That is the subtle language of the god of love |
| Female | |
| Laa laala lalalaa laala lala laala laala laa | Laa laala lalalaa laala lala laala laala laa |
| Male | |
| Laa laala lalalaa laala lala laala laala laa | Laa laala lalalaa laala lala laala laala laa |
| Female | |
| Laalalaa laalalaa | Laalalaa laalalaa |
| Male | |
| Laalalaa laa laa… | Laalalaa laa laa… |
| Male | |
| Pattu methaiyil nitham othigai | Daily rehearsals on the soft silk mattress |
| Kattru tharum velai yedhu nithirai | When love is being taught, where is the room for sleep? |
| Female | |
| Katra vithaigal motham ethanai | How many romantic arts have been learned? |
| Alli thara vendum anbu kattalai | It is love's command to shower them all generously |
| Male | |
| Sangadhi yeraalam | The nuances and variations are boundless |
| En manam dhaaraalam | My heart is overwhelmingly generous |
| Manmadhan dhevaaram paadiduven | I shall sing the sacred hymns of the god of desire |
| Female | |
| Ini pesum pechil jaamam pogum | From now on, midnight will pass in our conversation |
| Mogam kaaval meerum | Passion will break past all restraints |
| Male | |
| Vaanam niram maarum | The sky changes its colors |
| Ila maalai suba velai | In the pleasant, auspicious twilight hour |
| Female | |
| Megam pani thoovum | The clouds sprinkle gentle mist |
| Adhu kaaman paribaashai | That is the subtle language of the god of love |
| Male | |
| Naal thorum vedhangal | Every day, the sacred scriptures of romance |
| Female | |
| Paadaadho dhaegangal | Will not our loving bodies sing them? |
| Vaanam niram maarum | The sky changes its colors |
| Ila maalai suba velai | In the pleasant, auspicious twilight hour |
| Male | |
| Megam pani thoovum | The clouds sprinkle gentle mist |
| Adhu kaaman paribaashai | That is the subtle language of the god of love |
ஆ.......ஆஅ......ஆஅ......ஆஅ.....ஆ....
Aa…aaa…aaa…aaa..aa….
ஆ.....ஆஅ......ஆஅ.....ஆஅ....ஆ.....
Aa…aaa…aaa…aaa..aa….
ஆ.....ஆஅ......ஆ....
Aa…aaa…aaa…
ஆ.....ஆஆ.....ஆஆ.......
Aa…aaa…aaa….
ஆ.....ஆஆ.....ஆஆ.......
The sky changes its colors
In the pleasant, auspicious twilight hour
வானம் நிறம் மாறும்
இள மாலை சுப வேளை
The clouds sprinkle gentle mist
That is the subtle language of the god of love
மேகம் பனி தூவும்
அது காமன் பரிபாஷை
Every day, the sacred scriptures of romance
நாள் தோறும் வேதங்கள்
Will not our loving bodies sing them?
The sky changes its colors
In the pleasant, auspicious twilight hour
பாடாதோ தேகங்கள்
வானம் நிறம் மாறும்
இள மாலை சுப வேளை.........
The clouds sprinkle gentle mist
That is the subtle language of the god of love
மேகம் பனி தூவும்
அது காமன் பரிபாஷை
Where is the art of love sold?
This maiden's body bears the impression of love all over
மன்மதக் கலை எங்கு விற்பனை
மங்கையிவள் தேகம் எங்கும் முத்திரை
A smile blossoming like evening jasmine
With a moon-like face, she is like a heavenly nymph every day
அந்தி மல்லிகை சிந்தும் புன்னகை
திங்கள் முகம் நாளும் தேவ கன்னிகை
Beside my beloved lord's shoulders
The soft humming sound of my lips
The soft bed will sing the dawn melody
மன்னவன் தோளோரம்
என் இதழ் ரீங்காரம்
பஞ்சணை பூபாளம் பாடிடுமே
From now on, it is time for divine worship in love's temple
And I am the lamp of love
இனி தேவன் கோயில் பூஜை நேரம்
காதல் தீபம் நானும்...
The sky changes its colors
In the pleasant, auspicious twilight hour
வானம் நிறம் மாறும்
இள மாலை சுப வேளை
The clouds sprinkle gentle mist
That is the subtle language of the god of love
மேகம் பனி தூவும்
அது காமன் பரிபாஷை
Laa laala lalalaa laala lala laala laala laa
லா லால லலலா லாலலல லால லால லா
Laa laala lalalaa laala lala laala laala laa
லா லால லலலா லாலலல லால லால லா
Laalalaa laalalaa
பட்டு மெத்தையில் நித்தம் ஒத்திகை
கற்றுத் தரும் வேளை ஏது நித்திரை
Laalalaa laa laa…
கற்ற வித்தைகள் மொத்தம் எத்தனை
அள்ளித் தர வேண்டும் அன்புக் கட்டளை
Daily rehearsals on the soft silk mattress
When love is being taught, where is the room for sleep?
சங்கதி ஏராளம்
என் மனம் தாராளம்
மன்மதன் தேவாரம் பாடிடுவேன்
How many romantic arts have been learned?
It is love's command to shower them all generously
இனி பேசும் பேச்சில் ஜாமம் போகும்
மோகம் காவல் மீறும்
The nuances and variations are boundless
My heart is overwhelmingly generous
I shall sing the sacred hymns of the god of desire
வானம் நிறம் மாறும்
இள மாலை சுப வேளை
From now on, midnight will pass in our conversation
Passion will break past all restraints
மேகம் பனி தூவும்
அது காமன் பரிபாஷை
The sky changes its colors
In the pleasant, auspicious twilight hour
நாள் தோறும் வேதங்கள்
The clouds sprinkle gentle mist
That is the subtle language of the god of love
பாடாதோ தேகங்கள்
வானம் நிறம் மாறும்
இள மாலை சுப வேளை.........
Every day, the sacred scriptures of romance
மேகம் பனி தூவும்
அது காமன் பரிபாஷை
Will not our loving bodies sing them?
The sky changes its colors
In the pleasant, auspicious twilight hour
The clouds sprinkle gentle mist
That is the subtle language of the god of love
Aa…aaa…aaa…aaa..aa….
Aa…aaa…aaa…aaa..aa….
Aa…aaa…aaa…aaa..aa….
Aa…aaa…aaa…aaa..aa….
Aa…aaa…aaa…
Aa…aaa…aaa…
Aa…aaa…aaa….
Aa…aaa…aaa….
Vaanam niram maarum
The sky changes its colors
Ila maalai suba velai
In the pleasant, auspicious twilight hour
Megam pani thoovum
The clouds sprinkle gentle mist
Adhu kaaman paribaashai
That is the subtle language of the god of love
Naal thorum vedhangal
Every day, the sacred scriptures of romance
Paadaadho dhaegangal
Will not our loving bodies sing them?
Vaanam niram maarum
The sky changes its colors
Ila maalai suba velai
In the pleasant, auspicious twilight hour
Megam pani thoovum
The clouds sprinkle gentle mist
Adhu kaaman paribaashai
That is the subtle language of the god of love
Manmadha kalai engu virpanai
Where is the art of love sold?
Mangaiyival dhaegam engum muthirai
This maiden's body bears the impression of love all over
Andhi malligai sindhum punnagai
A smile blossoming like evening jasmine
Thingal mugham naalum dheva kannigai
With a moon-like face, she is like a heavenly nymph every day
Mannavan thozhoram
Beside my beloved lord's shoulders
En idhazh reengaaram
The soft humming sound of my lips
Panjanai boopaalam paadidumae
The soft bed will sing the dawn melody
Ini dhevan koyil poojai neram
From now on, it is time for divine worship in love's temple
Kaadhal dheepam naanum
And I am the lamp of love
Vaanam niram maarum
The sky changes its colors
Ila maalai suba velai
In the pleasant, auspicious twilight hour
Megam pani thoovum
The clouds sprinkle gentle mist
Adhu kaaman paribaashai
That is the subtle language of the god of love
Laa laala lalalaa laala lala laala laala laa
Laa laala lalalaa laala lala laala laala laa
Laa laala lalalaa laala lala laala laala laa
Laa laala lalalaa laala lala laala laala laa
Laalalaa laalalaa
Laalalaa laalalaa
Laalalaa laa laa…
Laalalaa laa laa…
Pattu methaiyil nitham othigai
Daily rehearsals on the soft silk mattress
Kattru tharum velai yedhu nithirai
When love is being taught, where is the room for sleep?
Katra vithaigal motham ethanai
How many romantic arts have been learned?
Alli thara vendum anbu kattalai
It is love's command to shower them all generously
Sangadhi yeraalam
The nuances and variations are boundless
En manam dhaaraalam
My heart is overwhelmingly generous
Manmadhan dhevaaram paadiduven
I shall sing the sacred hymns of the god of desire
Ini pesum pechil jaamam pogum
From now on, midnight will pass in our conversation
Mogam kaaval meerum
Passion will break past all restraints
Vaanam niram maarum
The sky changes its colors
Ila maalai suba velai
In the pleasant, auspicious twilight hour
Megam pani thoovum
The clouds sprinkle gentle mist
Adhu kaaman paribaashai
That is the subtle language of the god of love
Naal thorum vedhangal
Every day, the sacred scriptures of romance
Paadaadho dhaegangal
Will not our loving bodies sing them?
Vaanam niram maarum
The sky changes its colors
Ila maalai suba velai
In the pleasant, auspicious twilight hour
Megam pani thoovum
The clouds sprinkle gentle mist
Adhu kaaman paribaashai
That is the subtle language of the god of love
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic romantic duet captures the blossoming intimacy between two lovers as evening sets in. Set against the serene backdrop of twilight, dew, and changing sky colors, the lyrics metaphorically equate physical and emotional intimacy to divine worship and sacred scriptures. The song expresses how desire transcends boundaries and transforms their union into an artistic and spiritual celebration.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Naal thorum vedhangal / Paadaadho dhaegangal”
Compares physical body and love to divine sacred scriptures ('vedhangal') and sacred temple worship ('dhevan koyil poojai').
Imagery (Uvamai / Katchi Bimbam)
“Andhi malligai sindhum punnagai”
Creates rich visual imagery using twilight elements like changing sky, sprinkling mist, and blooming evening jasmine.
Emona / Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Vaanam niram maarum / Ila maalai suba velai”
Second letter rhyming across consecutive lines (e.g., Vaanam / Ila maalai / Megam - consonant rhythm).
Oxymoron / Paradoxical Blend
“Manmadhan dhevaaram paadiduven”
Blending spiritual imagery ('dhevaaram', 'vedhangal', 'poojai') with sensual romance ('Manmadhan', 'kaaman paribaashai').
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Trivia
'Vaanam Niram Maarum' is composed by Ilaiyaraaja for the 1984 film 'Dhavani Kanavugal', directed by K. Bhagyaraj. Sung by S. Janaki and K. J. Yesudas, the track is renowned for its smooth orchestration and poetic lyricism by Muthulingam, blending classical carnatic inflections with soft romantic pop production.
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