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Lyrics & meaning

Vaanam Thaiyaga

From Bommai Nayagi · 2023

Lyricist
Kabilan
Singer
Haricharan
Music director
Sundaramurthy KS
Details
Bommai Nayagi2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vaanam thaaiyagaIf the sky is the mother
Boomi naanaagaAnd the earth is me
Vaazhum naal ellaamAll the days that I live
Yaavum neeyaagaWith you being everything to me
Male
Thagapan saami neeyadiYou are my revered deity, my child
Iru vizhiyaal… varam tharuvaaiGrant me blessings through both your eyes
Kalangamilla deivamaeOh unblemished deity
KalanguvadhenWhy do you grieve?
Male
Ezhudhi paarkka vannam illaiThere are no colors to paint and see
Uzhudhu parkka mannum illaiThere is no land to plow and see
Azhudhu parkka ennam illaiThere is no heart left to weep and see
Adharkku yaaro aariraarooFor that, someone sings a lullaby
Male
Ezhudhi paarkka vannam illaiThere are no colors to paint and see
Uzhudhu parkka mannum illaiThere is no land to plow and see
Azhudhu parkka ennam illaiThere is no heart left to weep and see
Adharkku yaaro aariraarooFor that, someone sings a lullaby
Male
Naadoodi aanaalumEven if I become a wanderer
Vazhithunai ivaladaShe is my companion on the path
Naan idari veezhndhaalumEven if I stumble and fall
Nadai vandi ivaladaShe is the walker wagon that supports me
Male
Kiliyin tholgalilOn the shoulders of a parrot
Mirugam saaindhidaWhen a beast leaned on
Bayandhu ponadhaeThe flock of birds got scared away
Paravai jaadhiThe reason for this
Male
Idharkku karanamWhom shall I ask to know?
Ariven yaaridamWill the world ever change?
Ulagam maaridumoSea and water
Male
Kadalum neerumMountain and honey
Malaiyum thaenumLike these pairs, she and I are bound
Irandai pola ivalum naanumWhat more is needed beyond this?
Idharkku melae enna venumHmm hmm
Huhmm huhmmFather...
Female
AppaaThere are no colors to paint and see
Male
Ezhudhi paarkka vannam illaiThere is no land to plow and see
Uzhudhu parkka mannum illaiThere is no heart left to weep and see
Azhudhu parkka ennam illaiFor that, someone sings a lullaby
Adharkku yaaro aariraarooIf the sky is the mother
Male
Vaanam thaaiyagaAnd the earth is me
Boomi naanaagaAll the days that I live
Vaazhum naal ellaamWith you being everything to me
Yaavum neeyaagaYou are my revered deity, my child
Male
Thagapan saami neeyadiGrant me blessings through both your eyes
Iru vizhiyaal …varam tharuvaaiOh unblemished deity
Kalangamilla deivamaeWhy do you grieve?
Kalanguvadhen…

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This emotional lullaby-style track from Bommai Nayagi depicts the tender, unwavering affection between a father and his young daughter amidst struggle and hardship. The father considers his child to be his purest deity and ultimate support system. Even in the face of poverty and social injustice, he finds peace and purpose in her existence, viewing her as an inseparable part of his soul.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (Rhyme / End Rhyme)

Ezhudhi paarkka vannam illai / Uzhudhu parkka mannum illai / Azhudhu parkka ennam illai

The repeating end suffix '-illai' creates a melodic, melancholic rhythm emphasizing lack and despair.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Naan idari veezhndhaalum / Nadai vandi ivalada

The father metaphorically describes his daughter as a 'nadai vandi' (toddler's walking wagon) that supports him whenever he stumbles in life.

Analogy

Kadalum neerum / Malaiyum thaenum / Irandai pola ivalum naanum

Natural inseparable pairs like sea & water and mountain & honey are used as analogies to represent the unbreakable bond between father and daughter.

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Trivia

Bommai Nayagi (2023) features comedian Yogi Babu in a raw, highly praised dramatic role as a father seeking justice for his daughter. Sung by Haricharan, this emotional track anchors the core emotional weight of the movie's story.

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