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Lyrics & meaning

Vaanaville Vaanaville Female

From Ramanaa · 2002

Lyricist
Pazhani Bharathi
Singer
Sadhana Sargam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Ramanaa2002

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Haa..aaa.haaa…haaa….Haa..aaa.haaa…haaa….
Haa..aaa.haaa…haaa….Haa..aaa.haaa…haaa….
Haa…aaa….aaa…aaa…aaa….Haa…aaa….aaa…aaa…aaa….
Female
Vaanavillae.. vaanavillae..Oh rainbow.. oh rainbow..
Vanthathenna ippodhu..Why have you come now..
Alli vantha vannangalai..The colors you brought in your hands..
Engal nenjil nee thoovu..Sprinkle them into our hearts..
Female
Chinna paravaigalLittle birds
Konji parakuthaeAre flying affectionately
Pattu siragilaeOn silk wings
Pani thelikuthaeDewdrops are sprinkling
Adi thaai thendralaeOh motherly breeze
Vanthu nee paaduCome and sing
Aaraaroooo..oooh ..oohhhLullaby.. aaraaroooo..
Male
Vaanavillae.. vaanavillae..Oh rainbow.. oh rainbow..
Vanthathenna ippodhu..Why have you come now..
Female
Hmmmm…mmmm…Hmmmm…mmmm…
La..lala…lalalaa…La..lala…lalalaa…
Female
Entha naattu kuyilin koottamumAny country's flock of cuckoos
Paadum paadal kuu..kuuu..Sings the song 'Koo.. koo..'
Chorus :Aaahh.. aaahhAaahh.. aaahh
Female :Entha naattu kiligal pechilumIn the speech of parrots of any land
Konjum malalai undu…There is sweet baby babble…
Chorus :Aaahh..aaahhAaahh..aaahh
Female
Jaadhi enna kettu vittuDoes the gentle breeze ask what caste we are
Thendral nammai thodumaa..Before touching us?
Dhesam ethu.. paarthuvittu..Does rain check which nation it is
Mannil malai varumaa..Before falling on the earth?
Unnodu naanum..elloorum orr sonthamYou and I.. everyone is one family
Anbulla ullathilae..In a heart filled with love..
Female
Vaanavillae.. vaanavillae..Oh rainbow.. oh rainbow..
Vanthathenna ippodhu..Why have you come now..
Alli vantha vannangalai..The colors you brought in your hands..
Engal nenjil nee thoovu..Sprinkle them into our hearts..
Female
Mega mootam konja vilagavaeAs the overcast clouds parted a bit
Vanna nilavu kandenI saw a colorful moon
Chorus
Aaahh..aaahhAaahh..aaahh
Female
Anbu pozhiyum karunai vellathilIn the flood of compassion pouring love
Nenjam moozga nindrenMy heart stood submerged
Chorus
Aaahh..aaahhAaahh..aaahh
Female
Unnai polae silar irrunthalIf a few people like you existed
Mannil sorgam varumaeHeaven would descend upon the earth
Iyarkai annai padaithathellamEverything created by Mother Nature
Pothuvinil varumaeBelongs in common to all
Moongil kadellam sangetham padathooWon't the bamboo forests sing music
Thendralin sorgathilaeIn the heaven of the breeze?
Female
Vaanavillae.. vaanavillae..Oh rainbow.. oh rainbow..
Vanthathenna ippodhu..Why have you come now..
Alli vantha vannangalai..The colors you brought in your hands..
Engal nenjil nee thoovu..Sprinkle them into our hearts..
Female
Chinna paravaigalLittle birds
Konji parakuthaeAre flying affectionately
Pattu siragilaeOn silk wings
Pani thelikuthaeDewdrops are sprinkling
Adi thaai thendralaeOh motherly breeze
Vanthu nee paaduCome and sing
Aaraaroooo..oooh ..oohhhLullaby.. aaraaroooo..
Female
Vaanavillae.. vaanavillae..Oh rainbow.. oh rainbow..
Vanthathenna ippodhu..Why have you come now..
Female
Hmmmm…mmmm…Hmmmm…mmmm…
La..lala…lalalaa…La..lala…lalalaa…

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Vaanavillae' is a soulful and uplifting song from the 2002 Tamil movie Ramanaa. The song uses nature—the rainbow, cuckoos, parrots, rain, and breeze—as a metaphor for universal love, harmony, and equality. It emphasizes that natural forces do not discriminate based on caste, nation, or boundary, and suggests that humanity should live with the same selfless warmth and unity. The lyrics praise a compassionate soul whose presence brings joy and colors into people's lives, comparing them to a rainbow that brightens up overcast skies. Through poetic imagery of motherly breezes, singing bamboo forests, and sweet birdsong, the song delivers a gentle message about universal brotherhood and human kindness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvam)

Vaanavillae.. vaanavillae.. / Alli vantha vannangalai.. Engal nenjil nee thoovu..

The arrival of a compassionate person is metaphorically described as a rainbow spreading vibrant colors into human hearts.

Rhetorical Questions (Vinath Thodar)

Jaadhi enna kettu vittu / Thendral nammai thodumaa.. / Dhesam ethu.. paarthuvittu.. / Mannil malai varumaa..

Poetic questions are used to highlight nature's non-discriminatory spirit regarding caste and borders.

Personification (Tharkurippetram)

Adi thaai thendralae / Vanthu nee paadu

The breeze is personified as a loving mother invited to sing a lullaby, and bamboo forests are portrayed as musicians.

Anaphora / Epanalepsis

Vaanavillae.. vaanavillae..

Repetition of the phrase 'Vaanavillae' at the start of lines to create rhythmic emphasis and emotional invocation.

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Trivia

'Vaanavillae' was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Pazhani Bharathi. It features harmonious vocal renditions by Hariharan and Sadhana Sargam. The song stands out in the action-thriller film 'Ramanaa' as a peaceful, emotionally resonant melody emphasizing human kindness and social unity.

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