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Lyrics & meaning

Vaanengum Pon Maalai

From Ragasiyam · 1985

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
S. Janaki, Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Gangai Amaran
Details
Ragasiyam1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vaanengum pon maalai kolamA golden evening pattern across the entire sky
Vaazhvengum aanatha kaalamA time of joy throughout life
Ini vaazhum naalaengumIn all the days we live from now on
Varum inbam namsonthamThe coming happiness belongs to us
Vaazhththuthae vaanamum bhoomiyum…mm..mm…Both heaven and earth bless us... mm.. mm...
Female
Vaanengum pon maalai kolamA golden evening pattern across the entire sky
Vaazhvengum aanatha kaalamA time of joy throughout life
Ini vaazhum naalaengumIn all the days we live from now on
Varum inbam namsonthamThe coming happiness belongs to us
Vaazhththuthae vaanamum bhoomiyum…mm..mm…Both heaven and earth bless us... mm.. mm...
Male
Vaanengum pon maalai kolamA golden evening pattern across the entire sky
Female :Vaazhvengum aanatha kaalamFemale: A time of joy throughout life
Male
Mullai poo vaadaiThe breeze bearing the scent of jasmine flowers
Ila nenjai moodaCovers the tender heart
Pattu paavadai pudhu manjam thedaThe silk skirt seeks a new nuptial bed
Female :Paavalanae neethaanae ennoduFemale: Oh poet, you are with me
Paavai magal naanthaanae un yaeduI, the maiden, am your manuscript
Male :Ini koodattum inbam naalum nammoduMale: May joy gather with us every day from now on
Male
Vaanengum pon maalai kolamA golden evening pattern across the entire sky
Female :Vaazhvengum aanatha kaalamFemale: A time of joy throughout life
Female
Aaa….aa….aa….aa….Aaa....aa....aa....aa....
Male :Aaah…..aa….aa…Male: Aaah.....aa....aa...
Female :Aah….aa….aa….Female: Aah....aa....aa....
Both :Aaah…..aa….aa….aah….Both: Aaah.....aa....aa....aah....
Female
Thaegam engengum pudhu kahal thaagamAll over the body, a new thirst of love
Devan kai saerum antha yogam pothumThe divine fortune of joining the lord's hands is enough
Male :Un arugae naan vanthaal dheiveegamMale: Coming near you feels divine
Pen azhagae nee endraal aananthamFeminine beauty, being with you is sheer bliss
Female :Ini koodattum inbam naalum nammoduFemale: May joy gather with us every day from now on
Male
Vaanengum pon maalai kolamA golden evening pattern across the entire sky
Vaazhvengum aanatha kaalamA time of joy throughout life
Female :Ini vaazhum naalaengumFemale: In all the days we live from now on
Varum inbam namsonthamThe coming happiness belongs to us
Male :Vaazhththuthae vaanamum bhoomiyum…mm..mm…Male: Both heaven and earth bless us... mm.. mm...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Vaanengum Pon Maalai Kolam is a romantic duet expressing the ecstasy of two lovers celebrating their union and future together. The lyrics picture a serene golden evening sky as a metaphor for the radiant, beautiful phase entering their lives, feeling that heaven and earth themselves are bestowing blessings upon their love. The song portrays poetic intimacy through vivid imagery—comparing the woman to a poet's page or manuscript and describing the comforting breeze laden with jasmine scent. It conveys a deep spiritual and emotional connection where love feels divine, bringing a sense of complete fulfillment and lasting happiness for all the days ahead.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Etukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Vaanengum pon maalai kolam / Vaazhvengum aanatha kaalam

Repetition of the second consonant sound with matching long vowel length in 'Vaanengum' and 'Vaazhvengum'.

Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Paavalanae neethaanae ennodu / Paavai magal naanthaanae un yaedu

Matching initial 'Paa' syllable at the start of adjacent lines.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Paavai magal naanthaanae un yaedu

The woman metaphorically compares herself to an open manuscript or palm-leaf leaf (yaedu) meant for her poet (Paavalanae) to write upon.

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Trivia

This song from 'Ragasiyam' (1985) features lyrics penned by Gangai Amaran, showcasing his signature style of blending nature imagery with gentle romantic intimacy.

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