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Vaanam Thaiyaga

From Bommai Nayagi · 2023

Lyricist
Kabilan
Singer
Haricharan
Music director
Sundaramurthy KS
Movie name
Bommai Nayagi
Movie release year
2023
Lyrics added on
24 Dec 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vaanam thaaiyaga
Boomi naanaaga
Vaazhum naal ellaam
Yaavum neeyaaga
Thagapan saami neeyadi
Iru vizhiyaal… varam tharuvaai
Kalangamilla deivamae
Kalanguvadhen
Ezhudhi paarkka vannam illai
Uzhudhu parkka mannum illai
Azhudhu parkka ennam illai
Adharkku yaaro aariraaroo
Ezhudhi paarkka vannam illai
Uzhudhu parkka mannum illai
Azhudhu parkka ennam illai
Adharkku yaaro aariraaroo
Naadoodi aanaalum
Vazhithunai ivalada
Naan idari veezhndhaalum
Nadai vandi ivalada
Kiliyin tholgalil
Mirugam saaindhida
Bayandhu ponadhae
Paravai jaadhi
Idharkku karanam
Ariven yaaridam
Ulagam maaridumo
Kadalum neerum
Malaiyum thaenum
Irandai pola ivalum naanum
Idharkku melae enna venum
Huhmm huhmm
Appaa
Ezhudhi paarkka vannam illai
Uzhudhu parkka mannum illai
Azhudhu parkka ennam illai
Adharkku yaaro aariraaroo
Vaanam thaaiyaga
Boomi naanaaga
Vaazhum naal ellaam
Yaavum neeyaaga
Thagapan saami neeyadi
Iru vizhiyaal …varam tharuvaai
Kalangamilla deivamae
Kalanguvadhen…
With the sky as your mother,
And me as the earth,
Through all the days of our lives,
You are everything to me.
You are my little god, my dear,
Bless me with your two eyes...
O pure and innocent deity,
Why are you weeping?
I have no colors to paint my life,
I have no land to plow,
I have no wish to sit and cry,
Who is there to sing a lullaby for this?
I have no colors to paint my life,
I have no land to plow,
I have no wish to sit and cry,
Who is there to sing a lullaby for this?
Even though I am a wanderer,
She is my companion on the road.
Even if I stumble and fall,
She is the walking cart that steadies me.
When a wild beast leaned
Upon the shoulders of a parrot,
Gripped by fear
Was the entire flock of birds.
The reason behind this,
From whom can I learn?
Will this world ever change?
Like the sea and its water,
Like the mountain and its honey,
Just like them, she and I are inseparable.
What more could I ever need?
Mmm mmm
Father
I have no colors to paint my life,
I have no land to plow,
I have no wish to sit and cry,
Who is there to sing a lullaby for this?
With the sky as your mother,
And me as the earth,
Through all the days of our lives,
You are everything to me.
You are my little god, my dear,
Bless me with your two eyes...
O pure and innocent deity,
Why are you weeping?...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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