Vana Kuyile Kuyil Tharum
From Priyanka · 1994
- Lyricist
- Mu. Metha
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Priyanka1994
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Vana kuyilae kuyil tharum kaviyae | Oh forest cuckoo, oh poem born from the cuckoo! |
| Kavi tharum isaiyae ye ye ye ye… | Oh music born from poetry, ye ye ye ye... |
| Vana kuyilae kuyil tharum kaviyae | Oh forest cuckoo, oh poem born from the cuckoo! |
| Kavi tharum isaiyae ye ye ye ye… | Oh music born from poetry, ye ye ye ye... |
| Kodi malarae malar vidum idhazhae | Oh creeper flower, oh petals blossoming from the flower! |
| Idhazh tharum madhuvae ye ye ye ye… | Oh sweet nectar given by the petals, ye ye ye ye... |
| Male | |
| Vana kuyilae kuyil tharum kaviyae | Oh forest cuckoo, oh poem born from the cuckoo! |
| Kavi tharum isaiyae ye ye ye ye …. | Oh music born from poetry, ye ye ye ye... |
| Male | |
| Malarilum malaiyilum | In the flowers, in the mountains, |
| Nadhiyilum un uruvamae | And in the rivers, your image appears! |
| Therivadhenna azhagazhagaai | Why does it appear so beautifully? |
| Therivadhenna…. | Why does it appear... |
| Male | |
| Vana kuyilae kuyil tharum kaviyae | Oh forest cuckoo, oh poem born from the cuckoo! |
| Kavi tharum isaiyae ye ye ye ye …. | Oh music born from poetry, ye ye ye ye... |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………………………… | |
| Male | |
| Un nyaabagam nenjil vanthaaduthae | Your memory comes dancing in my heart! |
| Oyaamalae ennai panthaaduthae | Unceasingly, it tosses me around like a ball! |
| Un poo mugam kannil nindraaduthae | Your flower-like face stands and sways in my eyes! |
| Naan konjavae ennai mandraaduthae | It begs me to caress you tenderly! |
| Male | |
| Padithaal inithidum pudhinam | You are a novel that grows sweeter as one reads it! |
| Unnai naan marappathu kadinam | For me to forget you is truly difficult! |
| Alaiyaai thodarnthidum ninaippu | Memories follow continuously like waves! |
| Valaikkul thavithidum thavippu | A yearning struggle like being caught in a net! |
| Thulirkkum aasai thulirthaal | When budding desires begin to sprout, |
| Meni silirkum mithakum parakum | The body thrills, floats, and flies! |
| Male | |
| Vana kuyilae kuyil tharum kaviyae | Oh forest cuckoo, oh poem born from the cuckoo! |
| Kavi tharum isaiyae ye ye ye ye …. | Oh music born from poetry, ye ye ye ye... |
| Female | |
| Ahaaaaa…heyyyyyheee..ooooo | Ahaaaaa... heyyyyyheee.. ooooo |
| Heyyyyyheee..ooooo…aaahaaa….aaahhaaaaa… | Heyyyyyheee.. ooooo... aaahaaa.... aaahhaaaaa... |
| Male | |
| Sevvaazhaigal pandhalaai thondruthae | Red banana trees seem like a wedding canopy! |
| Koonthal panai thoranam aanathae | Tresses of hair have turned into palm-leaf festoons! |
| Poo maalaiyaai thondrum poonjolaiyae | The flower garden appears like a garland of blossoms! |
| Engengum kalyaana kolangalae | Everywhere, there are wedding decorations! |
| Male | |
| Mana naal ninaivugal malarum | Memories of the wedding day blossom, |
| Manathil malaiyena valarum | Growing like a mountain inside the heart! |
| Varuven tharuven kiliyae | I will come and give myself to you, my parrot! |
| Vizhikkul irukkum vizhiyae | Oh eye residing within my vision! |
| Inainthaal iruvar inainthaal | If two hearts unite as one, |
| Inba varavum uravum sugamae | The arrival of bliss and relationship is pure pleasure! |
| Male | |
| Vana kuyilae kuyil tharum kaviyae | Oh forest cuckoo, oh poem born from the cuckoo! |
| Kavi tharum isaiyae ye ye ye ye …. | Oh music born from poetry, ye ye ye ye... |
| Male | |
| Malarilum malaiyilum | In the flowers, in the mountains, |
| Nadhiyilum un uruvamae | And in the rivers, your image appears! |
| Therivadhenna azhagazhagaai | Why does it appear so beautifully? |
| Therivadhenna…. | Why does it appear... |
| Male | |
| Vana kuyilae kuyil tharum kaviyae | Oh forest cuckoo, oh poem born from the cuckoo! |
| Kavi tharum isaiyae ye ye ye ye …. | Oh music born from poetry, ye ye ye ye... |
வனக்குயிலே குயில்
தரும் கவியே கவி தரும்
இசையே யே யே யே யே
வனக்குயிலே குயில்
தரும் கவியே கவி தரும்
இசையே யே யே யே யே
கொடி மலரே மலர் விடும்
இதழே இதழ் தரும் மதுவே
யே யே யே யே
Oh forest cuckoo, oh poem born from the cuckoo!
Oh music born from poetry, ye ye ye ye...
Oh forest cuckoo, oh poem born from the cuckoo!
Oh music born from poetry, ye ye ye ye...
Oh creeper flower, oh petals blossoming from the flower!
Oh sweet nectar given by the petals, ye ye ye ye...
வனக்குயிலே குயில்
தரும் கவியே கவி தரும்
இசையே யே யே யே யே
Oh forest cuckoo, oh poem born from the cuckoo!
Oh music born from poetry, ye ye ye ye...
மலரிலும் மலையிலும்
நதியிலும் உன் உருவமே
தெரிவதென்ன அழகழகாய்
தெரிவதென்ன
In the flowers, in the mountains,
And in the rivers, your image appears!
Why does it appear so beautifully?
Why does it appear...
வனக்குயிலே குயில்
தரும் கவியே கவி தரும்
இசையே யே யே யே யே
Oh forest cuckoo, oh poem born from the cuckoo!
Oh music born from poetry, ye ye ye ye...
.....................................
உன் ஞாபகம் நெஞ்சில்
வந்தாடுதே ஓயாமலே என்னைப்
பந்தாடுதே உன் பூ முகம் கண்ணில்
நின்றாடுதே நான் கொஞ்சவே
என்னை மன்றாடுதே
Your memory comes dancing in my heart!
Unceasingly, it tosses me around like a ball!
Your flower-like face stands and sways in my eyes!
It begs me to caress you tenderly!
படித்தால் இனித்திடும்
புதினம் உன்னை நான் மறப்பது
கடினம் அலையாய் தொடர்ந்திடும்
நினைப்பு வலைக்குள் தவித்திடும்
தவிப்பு துளிர்க்கும் ஆசை துளிர்த்தால்
மேனி சிலிர்க்கும் மிதக்கும் பறக்கும்
You are a novel that grows sweeter as one reads it!
For me to forget you is truly difficult!
Memories follow continuously like waves!
A yearning struggle like being caught in a net!
When budding desires begin to sprout,
The body thrills, floats, and flies!
வனக்குயிலே குயில்
தரும் கவியே கவி தரும்
இசையே யே யே யே யே
Oh forest cuckoo, oh poem born from the cuckoo!
Oh music born from poetry, ye ye ye ye...
ஆஹா ஹேஹே
ஓஓஓ ஹேஹே ஓஓஓ
ஆஹா ஆஹா
Ahaaaaa... heyyyyyheee.. ooooo
Heyyyyyheee.. ooooo... aaahaaa.... aaahhaaaaa...
செவ்வாழைகள்
பந்தலாய் தோன்றுதே
கூந்தல் பனை தோரணம்
ஆனதே பூ மாலையாய்
தோன்றும் பூஞ்சோலையே
எங்கெங்கும் கல்யாணக்
கோலங்களே
Red banana trees seem like a wedding canopy!
Tresses of hair have turned into palm-leaf festoons!
The flower garden appears like a garland of blossoms!
Everywhere, there are wedding decorations!
மண நாள் நினைவுகள்
மலரும் மனதில் மலையென
வளரும் வருவேன் தருவேன்
கிளியே விழிக்குள் இருக்கும்
விழியே இணைந்தால் இருவர்
இணைந்தால் இன்ப வரவும்
உறவும் சுகமே
Memories of the wedding day blossom,
Growing like a mountain inside the heart!
I will come and give myself to you, my parrot!
Oh eye residing within my vision!
If two hearts unite as one,
The arrival of bliss and relationship is pure pleasure!
வனக்குயிலே குயில்
தரும் கவியே கவி தரும்
இசையே யே யே யே யே
Oh forest cuckoo, oh poem born from the cuckoo!
Oh music born from poetry, ye ye ye ye...
மலரிலும் மலையிலும்
நதியிலும் உன் உருவமே
தெரிவதென்ன அழகழகாய்
தெரிவதென்ன
In the flowers, in the mountains,
And in the rivers, your image appears!
Why does it appear so beautifully?
Why does it appear...
வனக்குயிலே குயில்
தரும் கவியே கவி தரும்
இசையே யே யே யே யே
Oh forest cuckoo, oh poem born from the cuckoo!
Oh music born from poetry, ye ye ye ye...
Vana kuyilae kuyil tharum kaviyae
Oh forest cuckoo, oh poem born from the cuckoo!
Kavi tharum isaiyae ye ye ye ye…
Oh music born from poetry, ye ye ye ye...
Vana kuyilae kuyil tharum kaviyae
Oh forest cuckoo, oh poem born from the cuckoo!
Kavi tharum isaiyae ye ye ye ye…
Oh music born from poetry, ye ye ye ye...
Kodi malarae malar vidum idhazhae
Oh creeper flower, oh petals blossoming from the flower!
Idhazh tharum madhuvae ye ye ye ye…
Oh sweet nectar given by the petals, ye ye ye ye...
Vana kuyilae kuyil tharum kaviyae
Oh forest cuckoo, oh poem born from the cuckoo!
Kavi tharum isaiyae ye ye ye ye ….
Oh music born from poetry, ye ye ye ye...
Malarilum malaiyilum
In the flowers, in the mountains,
Nadhiyilum un uruvamae
And in the rivers, your image appears!
Therivadhenna azhagazhagaai
Why does it appear so beautifully?
Therivadhenna….
Why does it appear...
Vana kuyilae kuyil tharum kaviyae
Oh forest cuckoo, oh poem born from the cuckoo!
Kavi tharum isaiyae ye ye ye ye ….
Oh music born from poetry, ye ye ye ye...
………………………………………
Un nyaabagam nenjil vanthaaduthae
Your memory comes dancing in my heart!
Oyaamalae ennai panthaaduthae
Unceasingly, it tosses me around like a ball!
Un poo mugam kannil nindraaduthae
Your flower-like face stands and sways in my eyes!
Naan konjavae ennai mandraaduthae
It begs me to caress you tenderly!
Padithaal inithidum pudhinam
You are a novel that grows sweeter as one reads it!
Unnai naan marappathu kadinam
For me to forget you is truly difficult!
Alaiyaai thodarnthidum ninaippu
Memories follow continuously like waves!
Valaikkul thavithidum thavippu
A yearning struggle like being caught in a net!
Thulirkkum aasai thulirthaal
When budding desires begin to sprout,
Meni silirkum mithakum parakum
The body thrills, floats, and flies!
Vana kuyilae kuyil tharum kaviyae
Oh forest cuckoo, oh poem born from the cuckoo!
Kavi tharum isaiyae ye ye ye ye ….
Oh music born from poetry, ye ye ye ye...
Ahaaaaa…heyyyyyheee..ooooo
Ahaaaaa... heyyyyyheee.. ooooo
Heyyyyyheee..ooooo…aaahaaa….aaahhaaaaa…
Heyyyyyheee.. ooooo... aaahaaa.... aaahhaaaaa...
Sevvaazhaigal pandhalaai thondruthae
Red banana trees seem like a wedding canopy!
Koonthal panai thoranam aanathae
Tresses of hair have turned into palm-leaf festoons!
Poo maalaiyaai thondrum poonjolaiyae
The flower garden appears like a garland of blossoms!
Engengum kalyaana kolangalae
Everywhere, there are wedding decorations!
Mana naal ninaivugal malarum
Memories of the wedding day blossom,
Manathil malaiyena valarum
Growing like a mountain inside the heart!
Varuven tharuven kiliyae
I will come and give myself to you, my parrot!
Vizhikkul irukkum vizhiyae
Oh eye residing within my vision!
Inainthaal iruvar inainthaal
If two hearts unite as one,
Inba varavum uravum sugamae
The arrival of bliss and relationship is pure pleasure!
Vana kuyilae kuyil tharum kaviyae
Oh forest cuckoo, oh poem born from the cuckoo!
Kavi tharum isaiyae ye ye ye ye ….
Oh music born from poetry, ye ye ye ye...
Malarilum malaiyilum
In the flowers, in the mountains,
Nadhiyilum un uruvamae
And in the rivers, your image appears!
Therivadhenna azhagazhagaai
Why does it appear so beautifully?
Therivadhenna….
Why does it appear...
Vana kuyilae kuyil tharum kaviyae
Oh forest cuckoo, oh poem born from the cuckoo!
Kavi tharum isaiyae ye ye ye ye ….
Oh music born from poetry, ye ye ye ye...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Vana Kuyilae from the movie Priyanka (1994) is a soulful romantic track celebrating the overwhelming magic of love and nature. The song compares the lover to nature's finest elements—the song of a forest cuckoo, poetic verses, melodious tunes, and sweet floral nectar. The protagonist sees their beloved's reflection everywhere, across mountains, rivers, and flowers, highlighting a deep emotional and spiritual connection. As the lyric progresses, it vividly captures the yearning and excitement of romance. Memories toss the lover's heart like waves, while visions of future wedding celebrations turn surrounding nature into festive canopy decorations. Written with rich imagery by Mu. Metha, the song portrays love as an elevating experience that thrills the senses and promises endless joy in union.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anadiplosis / Cascading Repetition (Anthaadhi Style)
“Vana kuyilae kuyil tharum kaviyae / Kavi tharum isaiyae”
The end word of one phrase becomes the beginning of the next ('kuyil tharum kaviyae / Kavi tharum isaiyae'), creating a lyrical chain reaction.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Padithaal inithidum pudhinam”
Comparing the beloved's captivating personality to a sweet novel that grows delightful upon reading.
Simile (Upamai)
“Alaiyaai thodarnthidum ninaippu”
Comparing continuous thoughts of the beloved to rolling ocean waves ('Alaiyaai').
Rhyme & End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Un nyaabagam nenjil vanthaaduthae / Oyaamalae ennai panthaaduthae”
Rhyming line-end words 'vanthaaduthae', 'panthaaduthae', 'nindraaduthae', 'mandraaduthae' to establish rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
Priyanka (1994), starring Revathi, Jayaram, and Prabhu, featured music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. The lyrics were penned by renowned Tamil poet Mu. Metha, who is famous for blending modern free-verse poetry with traditional literary metaphors.
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