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Lyrics & meaning

Valarpirai Enave En Vizhiyil

From Rendum Rendum Anju · 1988

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Mano
Music director
Gangai Amaran
Details
Rendum Rendum Anju1988

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Valarpirai enavae en vizhiyilOh beauty that grows in my eyes
Valargindra azhagaelike the waxing crescent moon!
Thodarkadhai enavae en vazhiyilOh shadow that follows in my path
Thodargindra nizhalaelike a serial story!
Male
Pirivennum oru vaarthai yedhuWhere is a word called separation
Iruvarin idaiyaebetween the two of us?
Nenjodu pootha neela poovaeOh blue flower that bloomed in my heart!
Male
Valarpirai enavae en vizhiyilOh beauty that grows in my eyes
Valargindra azhagaelike the waxing crescent moon!
Thodarkadhai enavae en vazhiyilOh shadow that follows in my path
Thodargindra nizhalaelike a serial story!
Male
Neenda kaalam neeyum naanumYou and I, for a long time,
Neengidaamal vazhalaamcan live without ever parting.
Kaadhal veenai kaiyil yendhiHolding the lute of love in our hands,
Gaanam paadalaamwe can sing a melody.
Male
Vaa vaa nan thodum vasanai thaenaeCome, come, fragrant honey that I touch,
Vaazhkai vaazhvadharkkaelife is meant for living!
Naan thaan en mana veetinil naalumIn the house of my heart, every day,
Yettrum pon vilakkaeyou are the golden lamp lit!
Ennodu serndha jeevan neeyaeYou are the soul united with me!
Male
Valarpirai enavae en vizhiyilOh beauty that grows in my eyes
Valargindra azhagaelike the waxing crescent moon!
Thodarkadhai enavae en vazhiyilOh shadow that follows in my path
Thodargindra nizhalaelike a serial story!
Male
Aiyirandu maadham aanaalWhen ten months pass,
Thottil paattu ketkalaamwe can hear a cradle song.
Kai irandil pillai selvamIn our two hands, the wealth of a child
Vandhu seralaammay come and join.
Male
Thaayae un madi thaangiya sei thaanOh mother, is the child held in your lap
En pol aan maganaaa son like me?
Naalum sindhanai oonjalil aadumSwinging daily on the cradle of thought,
Un pol pon magalais it a golden daughter like you?
Anbae en kaadhil koora vendumMy love, you must whisper it in my ear!
Male
Valarpirai enavae en vizhiyilOh beauty that grows in my eyes
Valargindra azhagaelike the waxing crescent moon!
Thodarkadhai enavae en vazhiyilOh shadow that follows in my path
Thodargindra nizhalaelike a serial story!
Male
Pirivennum oru vaarthai yedhuWhere is a word called separation
Iruvarin idaiyaebetween the two of us?
Nenjodu pootha neela poovaeOh blue flower that bloomed in my heart!
Male
Valarpirai enavae en vizhiyilOh beauty that grows in my eyes
Valargindra azhagaelike the waxing crescent moon!
Thodarkadhai enavae en vazhiyilOh shadow that follows in my path
Thodargindra nizhalaelike a serial story!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic song from the movie 'Rendum Rendum Anju' expresses deep love and lifelong commitment between lovers. The protagonist compares his beloved to a growing crescent moon and a shadow that accompanies him endlessly, emphasizing that separation is impossible between them. He envisions a future filled with togetherness, music, and the eventual joy of starting a family.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Metaphor/Simile)

Valarpirai enavae en vizhiyil

Comparing the beloved's growing presence in his eyes to 'Valarpirai' (waxing moon) and her companionship to 'Thodarkadhai' (a continuing serial).

Monnai (Alliteration)

Valarpirai enavae en vizhiyil / Valargindra azhagae

Repetition of initial sounds like 'Valarpirai' and 'Valargindra' in consecutive lines.

Rhetorical Question

Pirivennum oru vaarthai yedhu

Asking 'Where is a word called separation between us?' to assert that separation cannot exist.

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Trivia

The film 'Rendum Rendum Anju' (1988) features music composed by Gangai Amaran, who also wrote songs and directed films during this period. Mano rendered this melodious track written by legendary lyricist Vaali.

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