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Lyrics & meaning

Vaanam Thooram Illai

From Appu VI Std · 2024

Lyricist
Mani Amuthavan
Singer
Allen Vijay
Music director
Allen Vijay
Movie name
Appu VI Std
Movie release year
2024
Lyrics added on
19 Oct 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vaanam dhooram illai
Thodum neram thadaigal illai
Thadumarum undhan paadham
Thadam serum nera jaalam
Yaarum thunaiyum illai
Kaneerum thuliyum illai
Kanavodu vidiyum kaalai
Nijamaagum velai naalai
Pala nooru vidhai thoovum podhum
Sila nooru vaazhum
Bayamenna thani illai ingze nee nee
Kanavirundhaal
Kangal thirandhaal vaa
Vidiyum un irulae
Thunivu irundhaal
Thunindhu nadandhaal
Ini vidhi kooda thugalae
Kanavirundhaal
Kangal thirandhaal vaa
Vidiyum un irulae
Thunivu irundhaal
Thunindhu nadandhaal
Ini vidhi kooda thugalae
Kadal thaandum paravai ellam
Ilaipaara marangal illai
Aanaalum kadalai thandum
Adhu pola nenjam vendum
Kadunthooral oindha pinnae
Uruvaagum vaanavillum
Nigal kaalam thandi vandhaal
Varunkaalam vaari kollum
Mazhai thooral mudinthalum kooda
Kilai meendum thoorum
Thayangadhae nadai podu
Munne nee nee
Kanavirundhaal
Kangal thirandhaal vaa
Vidiyum un irulae
Thunivu irundhaal
Thunindhu nadandhaal
Ini vidhi kooda thugalae
Kanavirundhaal
Kangal thirandhaal vaa
Vidiyum un irulae
Thunivu irundhaal
Thunindhu nadandhaal
Ini vidhi kooda thugalae
The sky is not far away
There are no barriers when it is time to reach it
Even if your feet stumble now
they will find their path through the magic of time
There is no one beside you
and not a single tear to shed
A morning that dawns with a dream
will surely become reality tomorrow
Even when hundreds of seeds are scattered
at least some will survive and grow
Why fear? You are not alone here, no, you are not
If you have a dream
open your eyes and step forward
your darkness will turn into dawn
If you have courage
and if you walk ahead boldly
even fate will turn to dust
If you have a dream
open your eyes and step forward
your darkness will turn into dawn
If you have courage
and if you walk ahead boldly
even fate will turn to dust
For the birds crossing the sea
there are no trees to rest upon
Yet they still cross the ocean
That is the kind of heart you need
Only after the heavy rain clears
does the rainbow appear in the sky
If you push through the present
the future will embrace you warmly
Even when the drizzle ends
the tree branch will shower drops again
Do not hesitate, keep marching
forward, you, yes you
If you have a dream
open your eyes and step forward
your darkness will turn into dawn
If you have courage
and if you walk ahead boldly
even fate will turn to dust
If you have a dream
open your eyes and step forward
your darkness will turn into dawn
If you have courage
and if you walk ahead boldly
even fate will turn to dust
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is an empowering anthem about perseverance, self-belief, and conquering hardship. It encourages the listener to keep striving toward their dreams despite solitude or fear, reminding them that struggles are temporary. Using evocative metaphors—such as ocean-crossing birds finding no rest until they reach land and rain yielding to a bright rainbow—the lyrics convey that courage can shatter even the firmest destiny. Ultimately, the song serves as a reminder that taking bold steps forward converts life's darkest moments into victorious dawns.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Thunivu irundhaal / Thunindhu nadandhaal

Repetition of the initial consonant/vowel sound in words across a line or adjacent lines, creating a rhythmic cadence.

Metaphor

Ini vidhi kooda thugalae

Comparing destiny ('vidhi') to a harmless speck of dust ('thugalae') to emphasize human agency over fate.

Analogy / Imagery

Kadal thaandum paravai ellam / Ilaipaara marangal illai

Using the image of migratory birds crossing treeless oceans to illustrate enduring hardship without stopping.

Personification

Varunkaalam vaari kollum

Attributing the human action of embracing ('vaari kollum') to the abstract concept of the future ('varunkaalam').

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Trivia

'Appu VI Std' (2024) features music composed by Allen Vijay, who also sang this inspirational track with lyrics penned by Mani Amuthavan.

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