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Lyrics & meaning

Vaanil Pogum Megham

From Annabelle Sethupathi · 2021

Lyricist
Uma Devi
Singers
Armaan Malik, Chinmayi Sripada
Music director
Krishna Kishor
Details
Annabelle Sethupathi2021

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Vaanil pogum megam ellaamAll the clouds passing through the sky
Enai theendi poguthaeTouch me as they pass by
Ozhi veesi paadal vazhiyaeShining light through the path of song
Irul yenguthaeThe darkness longs for it
Chorus
………………..
Female
Oh kadal neelamaeOh ocean of blue
Male
Oh desangal thaandi enai eerkiraaiOh, you attract me across countries
Un kannin paarvaiyil kudai saaikiraaiIn the glance of your eyes, you tilt the umbrella
Viral theendum bodhu pennae uyir kaakiraaiWhen your fingers touch, oh girl, you save my life
Male
Paarkum dheva vizhiyalaeWith divine eyes that look upon me
Pesum aasai mozhiyaeOh language of desire that speaks
Vaa en kooda thunaiyaeCome with me as my companion
KaadhalaeOh love
Male
Pogum dhooram varaiyumAs far as the distance goes
Naan undhan kaatchi thaanaeI am indeed your sight
Female
Oh kadal neelamaeOh ocean of blue
Female
Vaanin mazhai thuliyanavalShe who is a raindrop from the sky
Bhoomi vandhu unai chergirenI reach the earth to join you
Oorellaam paarkiren uravaagumaI look all over the town, will a bond be formed?
Uravaaga ketkiren niraiverumaI ask to be bonded, will it be fulfilled?
Female
Palithidum manamA heart that comes true
Nee en thozhaYou are my companion
Nee ival ulagamYou are this girl's entire world
Male
Paarkum dheva vizhiyalae….With divine eyes that look upon me...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic melody from Annabelle Sethupathi captures a deep, ethereal bond between lovers. Through rich metaphors drawn from nature—such as passing clouds, vast oceans, and falling raindrops—the song conveys how love brings light to darkness, bridges immense distances, and gives purpose to one's existence.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Oh kadal neelamae

Compares the beloved's deep presence to the vast blue ocean.

Imagery

Ozhi veesi paadal vazhiyae / Irul yenguthae

Contrasts light emitted through song against longing darkness to create vivid sensory contrast.

Metaphor

Vaanin mazhai thuliyanaval / Bhoomi vandhu unai chergiren

Compares the woman to a pure raindrop descending from the heavens to unite with the earth.

Anaphora / Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Oorellaam paarkiren uravaaguma / Uravaaga ketkiren niraiveruma

Repetition of sound and structural phrasing around 'Uravaaga' at the end/beginning of lines to emphasize longing for a relationship.

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Trivia

This track features vocals by popular playback singers Armaan Malik and Chinmayi Sripaada, with music composed by Krishna Kishor for the 2021 horror-comedy film Annabelle Sethupathi starring Vijay Sethupathi and Taapsee Pannu.

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