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Lyrics & meaning

Vanam Sevvanam Venmegam

From Kulirkala Megangal · 1986

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Vani Jairam, K. J. Jesudas
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Movie name
Kulirkala Megangal
Movie release year
1986
Lyrics added on
10 Jul 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….
Aaaa….aaa….aaa…aaa…aa….
Haa…aaa..aa…
Haa…aaa…aaa…
Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam
Adhan madiyinil aadum
Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam
Adhan madiyinil aadum
Mogamo enna dhaagamo
Aasaiyil vandha vegamao
Male :Kaadhalan kaadhali thozhgalil
Saaindhidum neram
Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam
Adhan madiyinil aadum
Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam
Adhan madiyinil aadum
Mogamo enna dhaagamo
Aasaiyil vandha vegamao
Female :Kaadhalan kaadhali thozhgalil
Saaindhidum neram
…………………
Meendum meendum meetta
Indha veenai maeni venda
Male :Meendum meendum meetta
Indha veenai maeni venda
Viralgal padum podhu yen indha naanam
Thalaivan thoduthaanoo manmadha baanam
Male :Viralgal padum podhu yen indha naanam
Thalaivan thoduthaanoo manmadha baanam
Oodalum koodalum unnalae
Undaagum naal thaano
Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam
Adhan madiyinil aadum
Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam
Adhan madiyinil aadum
Mogamo enna dhaagamo
Aasaiyil vandha vegamao
Male :Kaadhalan kaadhali thozhgalil
Saaindhidum neram
Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam
Adhan madiyinil aadum
……………………….
Aaval meerum podhu
Mella kaaval meerum maadhu
Female :Aaval meerum podhu
Mella kaaval meerum maadhu
Madiyil kudiyerum devadhai roobam
Kulungi nadai podum gopura dheebam
Female :Madiyil kudiyerum devadhai roobam
Kulungi nadai podum gopura dheebam
Male :Kaalaiyum maalaiyum
Kalyanam kondaadum vaibogam
Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam
Adhan madiyinil aadum
Male :Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam
Adhan madiyinil aadum
Mogamo enna dhaagamo
Aasaiyil vandha vegamao
Male :Kaadhalan kaadhali thozhgalil
Saaindhidum neram
Aa... Aa... Aa... Aa...
Aa... Aa... Aa... Aa... Aa...
Haa... Aa... Aa...
Haa... Aa... Aa...
The sky turns crimson, and the white cloud
dances upon its lap.
The sky turns crimson, and the white cloud
dances upon its lap.
Is this passion, or what kind of thirst?
Is this a rush born of longing?
Male: On her lover's shoulder,
at the moment the beloved leans.
The sky turns crimson, and the white cloud
dances upon its lap.
The sky turns crimson, and the white cloud
dances upon its lap.
Is this passion, or what kind of thirst?
Is this a rush born of longing?
Female: On her lover's shoulder,
at the moment the beloved leans.
...
To be played again and again,
as this veena-like body yearns,
Male: To be played again and again,
as this veena-like body yearns,
why this shyness when fingers touch?
Did her lover shoot Manmatha's (the love god's) arrow?
Male: Why this shyness when fingers touch?
Did her lover shoot Manmatha's (the love god's) arrow?
Because of you, lovers' tiffs and sweet unions
are born today, is it not?
The sky turns crimson, and the white cloud
dances upon its lap.
The sky turns crimson, and the white cloud
dances upon its lap.
Is this passion, or what kind of thirst?
Is this a rush born of longing?
Male: On her lover's shoulder,
at the moment the beloved leans.
The sky turns crimson, and the white cloud
dances upon its lap.
...
When desire overflows,
the woman gently crosses all restraints.
Female: When desire overflows,
the woman gently crosses all restraints.
The angelic form settles on his lap,
like a graceful lamp swaying as it walks.
Female: The angelic form settles on his lap,
like a graceful lamp swaying as it walks.
Male: Morning and evening,
it is a grand celebration of union.
The sky turns crimson, and the white cloud
dances upon its lap.
Male: The sky turns crimson, and the white cloud
dances upon its lap.
Is this passion, or what kind of thirst?
Is this a rush born of longing?
Male: On her lover's shoulder,
at the moment the beloved leans.
Chorus
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Chorus
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic song captures the intimate and passionate moments between two lovers expressing their deep affection and desire for each other. Set against imagery of the evening red sky and floating clouds, the lovers exchange poetic metaphors describing physical affection, shyness, and union, comparing the female form to a delicately strummed veena and an angelic temple lamp.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvamai)

Indha veenai maeni venda

Comparing the female body to a 'veena' (veenai maeni) which responds to the touch of fingers like a musical instrument.

Imagery / Nature Allegory

Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam

Using the crimson sky (sevvaanam) and white clouds (ven megam) to reflect the passionate yet tender mood of the lovers.

Rhyme / Monosyllabic Rhyme (Edhukai)

Oodalum koodalum unnalae

Rhyming words like 'Oodalum' and 'Koodalum' creating rhythmic harmony across lines.

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Trivia

Kulirkala Megangal is a rare 1986 Tamil soundtrack featuring lyrics penned by the legendary Vaali, showcasing classic 1980s Tamil romantic metaphors linking nature and classical music instruments with human romance.

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