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Lyrics & meaning

Vaazhkaiyil Enakkoru

From Viswaroopam – 1980 · 1980

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Viswaroopam – 19801980

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vaazhkaiyil enakkoru pudhuraagamA new melody has entered my life,
Vandhadhai enni padattumaShall I sing thinking about its arrival?
Vaazhkaiyil enakkoru pudhuraagamA new melody has entered my life,
Vandhadhai enni padattumaShall I sing thinking about its arrival?
Vaanam paadi than koottukullaeA skylark returning to its nest,
Thirumbiya kadhaiyai koorattumaShall I tell the story of its return?
Vaanam paadi than koottukullaeA skylark returning to its nest,
Thirumbiya kadhaiyai koorattumaShall I tell the story of its return?
Male
Vaazhkaiyil enakkoru pudhuraagamA new melody has entered my life,
Vandhadhai enni padattumaShall I sing thinking about its arrival?
Male
{Kadal thaandi ponadhoru pillaiA child who went across the sea,
Sugamaga vandhadhoru ellaiHas happily reached a sweet destination,
Ini endrum kadhai illaiThere are no more painful stories from now on,
Uravae inbam} (2)Relationships bring true joy
Male
Andha vaanil sila kaalamFor some time in those distant skies,
Bandha paasam illaamalLiving without ties or affection,
Sendra vaazhvu ini illaiThat past life exists no more,
Indha veettil naan mullaiIn this house, I am now a blooming jasmine
Male
Vaazhkaiyil enakkoru pudhuraagamA new melody has entered my life,
Vandhadhai enni padattumaShall I sing thinking about its arrival?
Vaanam paadi than koottukullaeA skylark returning to its nest,
Thirumbiya kadhaiyai koorattumaShall I tell the story of its return?
Male
{Irundhaalum eendravargal selvamWherever one goes, children remain the treasure of their parents,
Marandhaalum nenjil avar deivamEven if forgotten for a moment, parents remain gods in the heart,
Pirindhaalum serndhuvidum bandhamThough separated by distance, the bond eventually reunites,
Idhan perae paasam} (2)This enduring affection is what we call true love
Male
Konjam kaalam vanavaasamA brief period spent in exile,
Indha neram sugavasamHas now turned into a time of sweet comfort,
Annai thandha uyar paasamThe noble love given by a mother,
Thandhai konda uyir nesamThe deep soulful affection held by a father
Male
Vaazhkaiyil enakkoru pudhuraagamA new melody has entered my life,
Vandhadhai enni padattumaShall I sing thinking about its arrival?
Male
Mazhaikaalam thediyadhu thottamThe garden that searched for the rainy season,
Mana koyil pulli mayil koottamA flock of spotted peacocks in the temple of the heart,
Ninaithaalae inba nadhi ottamJust thinking of it feels like a flowing river of joy,
Thirunaal kolamIt is like a festive floor decor of celebration
Haa..aaaHaa..aaa
Mazhaikaalam thediyadhu thottamThe garden that searched for the rainy season,
Mana koyil pulli mayil koottamA flock of spotted peacocks in the temple of the heart,
Ninaithaalae inba nadhi ottamJust thinking of it feels like a flowing river of joy,
Thirunaal kolamIt is like a festive floor decor of celebration
Male
Thaaimai ennum kuyil paadumA cuckoo named motherhood sings,
Solai indha thiruveeduThis holy home is a flourishing grove,
Kaalm thandha thunaiyoduWith the life companion granted by time,
Vaazhvu indru uravaduLife today revels in family bonds
Male
Vaazhkaiyil enakkoru pudhuraagamA new melody has entered my life,
Vandhadhai enni padattumaShall I sing thinking about its arrival?
Vaanam paadi than koottukullaeA skylark returning to its nest,
Thirumbiya kadhaiyai koorattumaShall I tell the story of its return?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Vaazhkaiyil Enakkoru Pudhuraagam' expresses the overwhelming joy of returning home and reuniting with family after spending time abroad. The protagonist metaphorically compares himself to a skylark returning to its nest, reflecting on how a period of isolation across the sea has ended, bringing back warmth, comfort, and meaningful relationships.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Vaazhkaiyil enakkoru pudhuraagam / Vandhadhai enni padattuma

Repetition of the initial 'V' sound across consecutive lines creating melodic flow.

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Irundhaalum / Marandhaalum / Pirindhaalum

Matching of second consonants ('ru', 'ra', 'ri') in consecutive rhythmic lines.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Vaanam paadi than koottukullae thirumbiya kadhaiyai koorattuma

Comparing the protagonist's return home to a 'vaanampaadi' (skylark) returning safely to its nest.

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Trivia

This song from the 1980 movie 'Viswaroopam' features music composed by M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics by Vaali and vocals by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. It highlights themes of familial love, homecoming, and the emotional value of traditional family bonds in Tamil cinema.

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