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Lyrics & meaning

Vaanam Niram

From Dhavani Kanavugal · 1984

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Dhavani Kanavugal
Movie release year
1984
Lyrics added on
14 Sept 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Vaanam niram maarum
Ila maalai suba velai
Megam pani thoovum
Adhu kaaman paribaashai
Naal thorum vedhangal
Paadaadho dhaegangal
Vaanam niram maarum
Ila maalai suba velai
Megam pani thoovum
Adhu kaaman paribaashai
Manmadha kalai engu virpanai
Mangaiyival dhaegam engum muthirai
Andhi malligai sindhum punnagai
Thingal mugham naalum dheva kannigai
Mannavan thozhoram
En idhazh reengaaram
Panjanai boopaalam paadidumae
Ini dhevan koyil poojai neram
Kaadhal dheepam naanum
Vaanam niram maarum
Ila maalai suba velai
Megam pani thoovum
Adhu kaaman paribaashai
Laa laala lalalaa laala lala laala laala laa
Laa laala lalalaa laala lala laala laala laa
Laalalaa laalalaa
Laalalaa laa laa…
Pattu methaiyil nitham othigai
Kattru tharum velai yedhu nithirai
Katra vithaigal motham ethanai
Alli thara vendum anbu kattalai
Sangadhi yeraalam
En manam dhaaraalam
Manmadhan dhevaaram paadiduven
Ini pesum pechil jaamam pogum
Mogam kaaval meerum
Vaanam niram maarum
Ila maalai suba velai
Megam pani thoovum
Adhu kaaman paribaashai
Naal thorum vedhangal
Paadaadho dhaegangal
Vaanam niram maarum
Ila maalai suba velai
Megam pani thoovum
Adhu kaaman paribaashai
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The sky changes its colors,
on this tender, auspicious evening.
The clouds scatter mist,
which is the secret language of love.
Every single day,
won't our bodies sing sacred songs of love?
The sky changes its colors,
on this tender, auspicious evening.
The clouds scatter mist,
which is the secret language of love.
Where is the art of love sold?
It has left its mark all over this woman's body.
Her smile blooms like evening jasmine,
with a moon-like face, she is like a heavenly angel.
Leaning on my lover's shoulder,
my lips softly hum.
The soft bed will sing a morning melody,
from now on, it is time for worship in the temple,
and I am the sacred lamp of love.
The sky changes its colors,
on this tender, auspicious evening.
The clouds scatter mist,
which is the secret language of love.
La laala lalalaa laala lala laala laala laa
La laala lalalaa laala lala laala laala laa
Laalalaa laalalaa
Laalalaa laa laa...
Practicing every night on a silk mattress,
when lessons are being taught, who can sleep?
How many skills have you learned in all?
Give them all freely, as love commands.
There are so many sweet secrets of love,
and my heart is truly generous.
I will sing sacred hymns to the God of Love.
The hours of the night will slip away in our whispers,
and passion will break past all limits.
The sky changes its colors,
on this tender, auspicious evening.
The clouds scatter mist,
which is the secret language of love.
Every single day,
won't our bodies sing sacred songs of love?
The sky changes its colors,
on this tender, auspicious evening.
The clouds scatter mist,
which is the secret language of love.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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