Vaanam Thoorammalae
From Sketch · 2017
- Lyricist
- Kabilan
- Singers
- Deepak Subramaniam, Shashaa Tirupati, Roshini
- Music director
- S. S. Thaman
- Details
- Sketch2017
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Idhaya kuzhandhai | Child of my heart, |
| Avalin ninaivugal | Her memories |
| Erumbai kadikiradhae.. | Bite like ants. |
| Ulagil enadhu pozhudhu mattum | In this world, for me alone, |
| Karupaai vidigiradhae.. | The day dawns in darkness. |
| Chorus | |
| Vizhiyin payanam | The journey of my eyes, |
| Thodarum pozhudhu | As it continues, |
| Paadhiyil mudigiradhae.. | Ends halfway through. |
| Kangalai avalo thirudiya piragum | Even after she stole my eyes, |
| Kanavugal irukiradhae.. | Dreams still remain. |
| Male | |
| Vaanam thooraamalae | Without the sky drizzling, |
| Boomi poo pookuma | Will the earth bloom flowers? |
| Ingae un thotta poovuku | For the flower garden touched by you, |
| Naan dhaan veyli | I am the protective fence. |
| Male | |
| Haiii.. | Hey.. |
| Male | |
| Vaanam thooraamalae | Without the sky drizzling, |
| Boomi poo pookuma | Will the earth bloom flowers? |
| Ingae un thotta poovuku | For the flower garden touched by you, |
| Naan dhaan veyli | I am the protective fence. |
| Male | |
| Endhan kann paartha velaiku | For the work my eyes did by looking, |
| Kaadhal kooli | Love is the wage. |
| Undhan vizhi yaavumae | All of your eyes |
| Mouna mozhi aagumae | Become a silent language. |
| Male | |
| Kodai veyilaalae kadal neerum | Due to the summer heat, the sea water |
| Vadiyaadhadi | Will not drain away, my girl. |
| Minal idithaalum en vaanam | Even if thunder and lightning strike, my sky |
| Udaiyaadhadi | Will not break apart, my girl. |
| Male | |
| Vegathadai yedhum | No speed breaker |
| En paadhai ariyaadhadi | Can block my path, my girl. |
| Inum naan solla enakaedhum | And I have nothing more to say, |
| Theriyaadhadi | I know nothing else, my girl. |
| Chorus | |
| Idhaya kuzhandhai | Child of my heart, |
| Avalin ninaivugal | Her memories |
| Erumbaai kadikiradhae.. | Bite like ants. |
| Ulagil enadhu pozhudhu mattum | In this world, for me alone, |
| Karupaai vidigiradhae.. | The day dawns in darkness. |
| Chorus | |
| Vizhiyin payanam | The journey of my eyes, |
| Thodarum pozhudhu | As it continues, |
| Paadhiyil mudigiradhae.. | Ends halfway through. |
| Kangalai avalo thirudiya piragum | Even after she stole my eyes, |
| Kanavugal irukiradhae.. | Dreams still remain. |
| Male | |
| Endhan mounangal un kangal | My silences remain until |
| Pesum varai | Your eyes speak. |
| Neeyo en vaarthaigal | You are my words, |
| Naano un vaakiyam..mm…mmm… | And I am your sentence.. mm.. mmm.. |
| Male | |
| Endhan kannadi nenjil | Inside my glass heart, |
| Nee gadigaaramae | You are the ticking clock. |
| Koondhal pennodu | Beside the girl with long hair, |
| En meesai kudi yerumae | My mustache comes to dwell. |
| Male | |
| Yaaradi..yaaradi..yaaradi.. | Who are you.. who are you.. who are you.. |
| Yaaradi..yaaradi.. | Who are you.. who are you.. |
| Male | |
| Thoondil kannaalae thookaththai | With your hook-like eyes, |
| Nee kolgirai.. | You steal away my sleep. |
| Ennai thaalaati needhaanae | Having sung me a lullaby yourself, |
| Yen selgiraai.. | Why do you walk away? |
| Chorus | |
| Idhaya kuzhandhai | Child of my heart, |
| Avalin ninaivugal | Her memories |
| Erumbaai kadikiradhae.. | Bite like ants. |
| Ulagil enadhu pozhudhu mattum | In this world, for me alone, |
| Karupaai vidigiradhae.. | The day dawns in darkness. |
| Chorus | |
| Vizhiyin payanam | The journey of my eyes, |
| Thodarum pozhudhu | As it continues, |
| Paadhiyil mudigiradhae.. | Ends halfway through. |
| Kangalai avalo thirudiya piragum | Even after she stole my eyes, |
| Kanavugal irukiradhae.. | Dreams still remain. |
| Male | |
| Vaanam thooraamalae | Without the sky drizzling, |
| Boomi poo pookuma | Will the earth bloom flowers? |
| Ingae un thotta poovuku | For the flower garden touched by you, |
| Naan dhaan veyli.. | I am the protective fence.. |
| Chorus | |
| Idhaya kuzhandhai | Child of my heart, |
| Avalin ninaivugal | Her memories |
| Erumbaai kadikiradhae.. | Bite like ants. |
| Ulagil enadhu pozhudhu mattum | In this world, for me alone, |
| Karupaai vidigiradhae.. | The day dawns in darkness. |
| Female | |
| Pootiya veetil moongilaai irundhen | I was like bamboo in a locked house, |
| Pullaanguzhal aanen | Now I have become a sweet flute. |
| Kaagidham polavae idhuvarai irundhen | Until now I was like blank paper, |
| Kavidhai nool aanen | Now I have become a book of poetry. |
| Female | |
| Dhinam dhinam thanimayil | Every day in solitude, |
| Irundhaval indru | She who used to be alone, |
| Thiruvizha kolamaanen | Has now become a festive celebration. |
| Vin meen pola pulliyai irundhen | I was a tiny dot like a star, |
| Vennila pol aanen | Now I have become like the full moon. |
| Female | |
| Kaadhal ketta kelvikelaam | For all questions asked by love, |
| Otrai badhil nee.. | You are the single answer.. |
| Undhan pinnae unmai nizhalaai | Behind you, like a truthful shadow, |
| Nadandhenae.. | I walked.. |
| Female | |
| Vaan nila tholin melae | On the shoulder of the sky moon, |
| Pataampoochi naan.. | I am a butterfly.. |
| Paarai melae thaneer thuliyai | Like a water droplet upon a rock, |
| Udaindhenae.. | I shattered.. |
| Female | |
| Azhagaana kaadhal | Will this beautiful love |
| En aayull kootadho | Extend my lifespan? |
| Un kaambilae | On your flower stem, |
| Naan pookirenn.. | I bloom.. |
| Female | |
| Pookiren..pookiren.. | I bloom.. I bloom.. |
| Poovai..pol.. | Like a flower.. |
| Dhegamae inikudhae | My body feels sweet |
| Thaenai pol.. | Just like honey.. |
இதய குழந்தை
அவளின் நினைவுகள்
எரும்பை கடிக்கிறதே
உலகில் எனது பொழுது
மட்டும் கருப்பாய்
விடிகிறதே
Child of my heart,
Her memories
Bite like ants.
In this world, for me alone,
The day dawns in darkness.
விழியின் பயணம்
தொடரும் பொழுது
பாதியில் முடிகிறதே
கண்களை அவளோ
திருடிய பிறகும்
கனவுகள் இருக்கிறதே
The journey of my eyes,
As it continues,
Ends halfway through.
Even after she stole my eyes,
Dreams still remain.
வானம் தூராமலே
பூமி பூ பூக்குமா இங்கே
உன் தோட்ட பூவுக்கு
நான் தான் வேலி
Without the sky drizzling,
Will the earth bloom flowers?
For the flower garden touched by you,
I am the protective fence.
ஹை
Hey..
வானம் தூராமலே
பூமி பூ பூக்குமா இங்கே
உன் தோட்ட பூவுக்கு
நான் தான் வேலி
Without the sky drizzling,
Will the earth bloom flowers?
For the flower garden touched by you,
I am the protective fence.
எந்தன் கண்
பார்த்த வேலைக்கு
காதல் கூலி உந்தன்
விழி யாவுமே மௌன
மொழி ஆகுமே
For the work my eyes did by looking,
Love is the wage.
All of your eyes
Become a silent language.
கோடை வெயிலாலே
கடல் நீரும் வாடியதடி
மின்னல் இடித்தாலும்
என் வானம் உடையாதடி
Due to the summer heat, the sea water
Will not drain away, my girl.
Even if thunder and lightning strike, my sky
Will not break apart, my girl.
வேகத்தடை
ஏதும் என் பாதை
அறியாதடி இன்னும்
நான் சொல்ல எனக்கேதும்
தெரியாதடி
No speed breaker
Can block my path, my girl.
And I have nothing more to say,
I know nothing else, my girl.
இதய குழந்தை
அவளின் நினைவுகள்
எரும்பை கடிக்கிறதே
உலகில் எனது பொழுது
மட்டும் கருப்பாய்
விடிகிறதே
Child of my heart,
Her memories
Bite like ants.
In this world, for me alone,
The day dawns in darkness.
விழியின் பயணம்
தொடரும் பொழுது
பாதியில் முடிகிறதே
கண்களை அவளோ
திருடிய பிறகும்
கனவுகள் இருக்கிறதே
The journey of my eyes,
As it continues,
Ends halfway through.
Even after she stole my eyes,
Dreams still remain.
எந்தன் மௌனங்கள்
உன் கண்கள் பேசும் வரை
நீயோ என் வார்த்தைகள்
நானோ உன் வாக்கியம்....
My silences remain until
Your eyes speak.
You are my words,
And I am your sentence.. mm.. mmm..
எந்தன் கண்ணாடி
நெஞ்சில் நீ கடிகாரமே
கூந்தல் பெண்ணோடு
என் மீசை குடி ஏறுமே
Inside my glass heart,
You are the ticking clock.
Beside the girl with long hair,
My mustache comes to dwell.
யாரடி யாரடி
யாரடி யாரடி யாரடி.
Who are you.. who are you.. who are you..
Who are you.. who are you..
தூண்டில் கண்ணாலே
தூக்கத்தை நீ கொல்கிறாய்
என்னை தாலாட்டி நீதானே
ஏன் செல்கிறாய்
With your hook-like eyes,
You steal away my sleep.
Having sung me a lullaby yourself,
Why do you walk away?
இதய குழந்தை
அவளின் நினைவுகள்
எரும்பை கடிக்கிறதே
உலகில் எனது பொழுது
மட்டும் கருப்பாய்
விடிகிறதே
Child of my heart,
Her memories
Bite like ants.
In this world, for me alone,
The day dawns in darkness.
விழியின் பயணம்
தொடரும் பொழுது
பாதியில் முடிகிறதே
கண்களை அவளோ
திருடிய பிறகும்
கனவுகள் இருக்கிறதே
The journey of my eyes,
As it continues,
Ends halfway through.
Even after she stole my eyes,
Dreams still remain.
வானம் தூராமலே
பூமி பூ பூக்குமா இங்கே
உன் தோட்ட பூவுக்கு
நான் தான் வேலி
Without the sky drizzling,
Will the earth bloom flowers?
For the flower garden touched by you,
I am the protective fence..
இதய குழந்தை
அவளின் நினைவுகள்
எரும்பை கடிக்கிறதே
உலகில் எனது பொழுது
மட்டும் கருப்பாய்
விடிகிறதே
Child of my heart,
Her memories
Bite like ants.
In this world, for me alone,
The day dawns in darkness.
பூட்டிய வீட்டில்
மூங்கிலாய் இருந்தேன்
புல்லாங்குழல் ஆனேன்
காகிதம் போலவே இதுவரை
இருந்தேன் கவிதை நூல்
ஆனேன்
I was like bamboo in a locked house,
Now I have become a sweet flute.
Until now I was like blank paper,
Now I have become a book of poetry.
தினம் தினம்
தனிமையில் இருந்தவள்
இன்று திருவிழா
கோலமானேன் வீண் மீன்
போல புள்ளியாய் இருந்தேன்
வெண்ணிலா போல் ஆனேன்
Every day in solitude,
She who used to be alone,
Has now become a festive celebration.
I was a tiny dot like a star,
Now I have become like the full moon.
காதல் கேட்ட
கேள்விக்கெல்லாம்
ஒற்றை பதில் நீ
உந்தன் பின்னே
உண்மை நிழலாய்
நடந்தேனே
For all questions asked by love,
You are the single answer..
Behind you, like a truthful shadow,
I walked..
வான் நீல
தோளின் மேலே
பட்டாம்பூச்சி நான்
பாறை மேலே தண்ணீர்
துளியாய் உடைந்தேனே
On the shoulder of the sky moon,
I am a butterfly..
Like a water droplet upon a rock,
I shattered..
அழகான காதல்
என் ஆயுள் கூட்டாதோ
உன் காம்பிலே நான்
பூக்கிறேன்
Will this beautiful love
Extend my lifespan?
On your flower stem,
I bloom..
பூக்கிறேன்
பூக்கிறேன் பூவை போல்
தேகமே இனிக்குதே
தேனை போல்
I bloom.. I bloom..
Like a flower..
My body feels sweet
Just like honey..
Idhaya kuzhandhai
Child of my heart,
Avalin ninaivugal
Her memories
Erumbai kadikiradhae..
Bite like ants.
Ulagil enadhu pozhudhu mattum
In this world, for me alone,
Karupaai vidigiradhae..
The day dawns in darkness.
Vizhiyin payanam
The journey of my eyes,
Thodarum pozhudhu
As it continues,
Paadhiyil mudigiradhae..
Ends halfway through.
Kangalai avalo thirudiya piragum
Even after she stole my eyes,
Kanavugal irukiradhae..
Dreams still remain.
Vaanam thooraamalae
Without the sky drizzling,
Boomi poo pookuma
Will the earth bloom flowers?
Ingae un thotta poovuku
For the flower garden touched by you,
Naan dhaan veyli
I am the protective fence.
Haiii..
Hey..
Vaanam thooraamalae
Without the sky drizzling,
Boomi poo pookuma
Will the earth bloom flowers?
Ingae un thotta poovuku
For the flower garden touched by you,
Naan dhaan veyli
I am the protective fence.
Endhan kann paartha velaiku
For the work my eyes did by looking,
Kaadhal kooli
Love is the wage.
Undhan vizhi yaavumae
All of your eyes
Mouna mozhi aagumae
Become a silent language.
Kodai veyilaalae kadal neerum
Due to the summer heat, the sea water
Vadiyaadhadi
Will not drain away, my girl.
Minal idithaalum en vaanam
Even if thunder and lightning strike, my sky
Udaiyaadhadi
Will not break apart, my girl.
Vegathadai yedhum
No speed breaker
En paadhai ariyaadhadi
Can block my path, my girl.
Inum naan solla enakaedhum
And I have nothing more to say,
Theriyaadhadi
I know nothing else, my girl.
Idhaya kuzhandhai
Child of my heart,
Avalin ninaivugal
Her memories
Erumbaai kadikiradhae..
Bite like ants.
Ulagil enadhu pozhudhu mattum
In this world, for me alone,
Karupaai vidigiradhae..
The day dawns in darkness.
Vizhiyin payanam
The journey of my eyes,
Thodarum pozhudhu
As it continues,
Paadhiyil mudigiradhae..
Ends halfway through.
Kangalai avalo thirudiya piragum
Even after she stole my eyes,
Kanavugal irukiradhae..
Dreams still remain.
Endhan mounangal un kangal
My silences remain until
Pesum varai
Your eyes speak.
Neeyo en vaarthaigal
You are my words,
Naano un vaakiyam..mm…mmm…
And I am your sentence.. mm.. mmm..
Endhan kannadi nenjil
Inside my glass heart,
Nee gadigaaramae
You are the ticking clock.
Koondhal pennodu
Beside the girl with long hair,
En meesai kudi yerumae
My mustache comes to dwell.
Yaaradi..yaaradi..yaaradi..
Who are you.. who are you.. who are you..
Yaaradi..yaaradi..
Who are you.. who are you..
Thoondil kannaalae thookaththai
With your hook-like eyes,
Nee kolgirai..
You steal away my sleep.
Ennai thaalaati needhaanae
Having sung me a lullaby yourself,
Yen selgiraai..
Why do you walk away?
Idhaya kuzhandhai
Child of my heart,
Avalin ninaivugal
Her memories
Erumbaai kadikiradhae..
Bite like ants.
Ulagil enadhu pozhudhu mattum
In this world, for me alone,
Karupaai vidigiradhae..
The day dawns in darkness.
Vizhiyin payanam
The journey of my eyes,
Thodarum pozhudhu
As it continues,
Paadhiyil mudigiradhae..
Ends halfway through.
Kangalai avalo thirudiya piragum
Even after she stole my eyes,
Kanavugal irukiradhae..
Dreams still remain.
Vaanam thooraamalae
Without the sky drizzling,
Boomi poo pookuma
Will the earth bloom flowers?
Ingae un thotta poovuku
For the flower garden touched by you,
Naan dhaan veyli..
I am the protective fence..
Idhaya kuzhandhai
Child of my heart,
Avalin ninaivugal
Her memories
Erumbaai kadikiradhae..
Bite like ants.
Ulagil enadhu pozhudhu mattum
In this world, for me alone,
Karupaai vidigiradhae..
The day dawns in darkness.
Pootiya veetil moongilaai irundhen
I was like bamboo in a locked house,
Pullaanguzhal aanen
Now I have become a sweet flute.
Kaagidham polavae idhuvarai irundhen
Until now I was like blank paper,
Kavidhai nool aanen
Now I have become a book of poetry.
Dhinam dhinam thanimayil
Every day in solitude,
Irundhaval indru
She who used to be alone,
Thiruvizha kolamaanen
Has now become a festive celebration.
Vin meen pola pulliyai irundhen
I was a tiny dot like a star,
Vennila pol aanen
Now I have become like the full moon.
Kaadhal ketta kelvikelaam
For all questions asked by love,
Otrai badhil nee..
You are the single answer..
Undhan pinnae unmai nizhalaai
Behind you, like a truthful shadow,
Nadandhenae..
I walked..
Vaan nila tholin melae
On the shoulder of the sky moon,
Pataampoochi naan..
I am a butterfly..
Paarai melae thaneer thuliyai
Like a water droplet upon a rock,
Udaindhenae..
I shattered..
Azhagaana kaadhal
Will this beautiful love
En aayull kootadho
Extend my lifespan?
Un kaambilae
On your flower stem,
Naan pookirenn..
I bloom..
Pookiren..pookiren..
I bloom.. I bloom..
Poovai..pol..
Like a flower..
Dhegamae inikudhae
My body feels sweet
Thaenai pol..
Just like honey..
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song expresses the deep pain, longing, and transformative joy experienced through love. The protagonist reflects on how memories of his beloved constantly prick at his heart like ant bites, leaving him in emotional darkness and sleeplessness. Yet, despite the sorrow of separation, love gives his life profound purpose and beauty. The lyrics highlight how love transforms ordinary existence into poetry, music, and light—turning a plain piece of paper into a book of poems and a silent bamboo stalk into a flute.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamaani)
“Erumbai kadikiradhae..”
Compares memories biting the heart to ant bites ('Erumbai kadikiradhae') and body sweetness to honey ('Thaenai pol').
Metaphor (Uvagam)
“Thoondil kannaalae thookaththai”
Directly compares the beloved's eyes to a fishing hook ('Thoondil kannaalae') that catches his sleep.
Contrast / Paradox
“Kangalai avalo thirudiya piragum”
Expresses the paradox of having dreams even after the eyes (the organs of vision) have been stolen.
Rhetorical Question
“Boomi poo pookuma”
Asks whether flowers can bloom without rain to emphasize the necessity of the beloved's presence.
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Trivia
This track features evocative Tamil romantic lyrics written by lyricist Kabilan, portraying the internal monologue of a lover caught between painful longing and magical affection.
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