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Vaanil Vaazhum Dhevadhai

From Uruvangal Maralam · 1983

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
Music director
S. V. Ramanan
Details
Uruvangal Maralam1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vaanil vaazhum dhevadhaiDid the angel who lives in the sky
En neril vandhaaloCome right before me in person?
Vaanil vaazhum dhevadhaiDid the angel who lives in the sky
En neril vandhaaloCome right before me in person?
Vaanam paadi gaanam paadiSinging like a skylark, singing a melody,
Kaadhal suvaiyai thandhaaloDid she bestow the sweet taste of love?
Male
Vaanil vaazhum dhevadhaiDid the angel who lives in the sky
En neril vandhaaloCome right before me in person?
Male
Eera vizhiyin ora asaivilIn a glance from the corner of her moist eyes,
Inbam oru kodiLies ten million joys.
Eera vizhiyin ora asaivilIn a glance from the corner of her moist eyes,
Inbam oru kodiLies ten million joys.
Aval maeni nelivil suzhalum nadhiyinIn the curves of her body, like a swirling river,
Alaigal kavi paadi haaThe waves sing poetry, haa...
Female
Isaikkum geetham udhaya raagamThe music played is the ragam of dawn,
Iravil uruvaagumCreated in the night.
Female
Isaikkum geetham udhaya raagamThe music played is the ragam of dawn,
Iravil uruvaagumCreated in the night.
Un asaivil thondrum pudhiya thaalamA new rhythm created by your movement
Ennul sadhiraadumDances within me.
Male
Naan thottadhum… podhumo…Will my simple touch be enough...
En aasaigal… niraivaerumaa…Will my desires be fulfilled...
Male
Vaanil vaazhum dhevadhaiDid the angel who lives in the sky
En neril vandhaaloCome right before me in person?
Female
Ilamai idhazhin iniya madhuvaiTo drink the sweet honey of youthful lips,
Paruga varum vanduComes a bee.
Ilamai idhazhin iniya madhuvaiTo drink the sweet honey of youthful lips,
Paruga varum vanduComes a bee.
Adhan valamai kandu mayanghi nindruMesmerized by seeing its abundance,
Marandha kadhai unduThere is a story of losing oneself.
Male
Kadalin naduvil dhaagam vandhaalIf thirst arises in the middle of the ocean,
Theera vazhi yaedhuWhat way is there to quench it?
Kadalin naduvil dhaagam vandhaalIf thirst arises in the middle of the ocean,
Theera vazhi yaedhuWhat way is there to quench it?
Indha udalin meedhu mogam pirandhaalIf desire is born over this body,
Meela vazhi yaedhuWhat way is there to escape it?
Female
Nee thottadhum… podhumo…Will your simple touch be enough...
En aasaigal… niraivaerumaa…Will my desires be fulfilled...
Female
Vaanil vaazhum dhevanDid the god who lives in the sky
Endhan neril vandhaanoCome right before me in person?
Vaanam paadi gaanam paadiSinging like a skylark, singing a melody,
Kaadhal suvaiyai thandhaaloDid he bestow the sweet taste of love?
Male
Vaanil vaazhum dhevadhai…Did the angel who lives in the sky...
Endhan… neril vandhaalo…Come right before me in person...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This poetic song expresses the profound wonder, desire, and enchantment felt when meeting a divine beloved, likened to an angel descending from heaven. The speaker marvels at the physical beauty, subtle glances, and graceful movements of their lover, which evoke immense joy and awaken inner rhythm.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Ilamai idhazhin iniya madhuvai / Paruga varum vandu

Compares youthful lips to sweet nectar/honey and the lover seeking love to a bee.

Rhetorical Question

Kadalin naduvil dhaagam vandhaal / Theera vazhi yaedhu

Uses a paradox of being thirsty in the middle of an ocean to highlight the inescapable depth of intense romantic desire.

Anaphora (Mondhai / Emona repetition)

Vaanil vaazhum dhevadhai / En neril vandhaalo

Repetition of the opening refrain across stanzas to reinforce awe and divine admiration.

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Trivia

'Uruvangal Maralam' (1983) was directed by S. V. Ramanan, who also composed the music for the film. The movie is notable for featuring guest appearances by several Tamil cinema icons including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Sivaji Ganesan, and Jaishankar.

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