Vanam Sevvanam Venmegam
From Kulirkala Megangal · 1986
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Vani Jairam, K. J. Jesudas
- Music director
- Sankar Ganesh
- Details
- Kulirkala Megangal1986
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…. | Aaa....aaa....aaa....aaa.... |
| Aaaa….aaa….aaa…aaa…aa…. | Aaaa....aaa....aaa...aaa...aa.... |
| Haa…aaa..aa… | Haa...aaa..aa... |
| Haa…aaa…aaa… | Haa...aaa...aaa... |
| Male | |
| Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam | The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds, |
| Adhan madiyinil aadum | Dances upon its lap. |
| Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam | The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds, |
| Adhan madiyinil aadum | Dances upon its lap. |
| Female | |
| Mogamo enna dhaagamo | Is it infatuation or what thirst is this? |
| Aasaiyil vandha vegamao | Is it the speed born out of desire? |
| Male :Kaadhalan kaadhali thozhgalil | Male: In the lover's shoulders, when the beloved |
| Saaindhidum neram | Leans and rests... |
| Female | |
| Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam | The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds, |
| Adhan madiyinil aadum | Dances upon its lap. |
| Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam | The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds, |
| Adhan madiyinil aadum | Dances upon its lap. |
| Male | |
| Mogamo enna dhaagamo | Is it infatuation or what thirst is this? |
| Aasaiyil vandha vegamao | Is it the speed born out of desire? |
| Female :Kaadhalan kaadhali thozhgalil | Female: In the lover's shoulders, when the beloved |
| Saaindhidum neram | Leans and rests... |
| Chorus | |
| ………………… | ................... |
| Female | |
| Meendum meendum meetta | To be strummed again and again, |
| Indha veenai maeni venda | Is this veena-like body asking for it? |
| Male :Meendum meendum meetta | Male: To be strummed again and again, |
| Indha veenai maeni venda | Is this veena-like body asking for it? |
| Female | |
| Viralgal padum podhu yen indha naanam | Why this shyness when fingers touch? |
| Thalaivan thoduthaanoo manmadha baanam | Has the master shot Cupid's arrow? |
| Male :Viralgal padum podhu yen indha naanam | Male: Why this shyness when fingers touch? |
| Thalaivan thoduthaanoo manmadha baanam | Has the master shot Cupid's arrow? |
| Female | |
| Oodalum koodalum unnalae | Is this the day created by you, |
| Undaagum naal thaano | For lovers' tiff and union? |
| Male | |
| Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam | The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds, |
| Adhan madiyinil aadum | Dances upon its lap. |
| Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam | The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds, |
| Adhan madiyinil aadum | Dances upon its lap. |
| Female | |
| Mogamo enna dhaagamo | Is it infatuation or what thirst is this? |
| Aasaiyil vandha vegamao | Is it the speed born out of desire? |
| Male :Kaadhalan kaadhali thozhgalil | Male: In the lover's shoulders, when the beloved |
| Saaindhidum neram | Leans and rests... |
| Female | |
| Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam | The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds, |
| Adhan madiyinil aadum | Dances upon its lap. |
| Chorus | |
| ………………………. | .................... |
| Male | |
| Aaval meerum podhu | When eagerness overflows, |
| Mella kaaval meerum maadhu | Slowly the woman breaks past her restraints. |
| Female :Aaval meerum podhu | Female: When eagerness overflows, |
| Mella kaaval meerum maadhu | Slowly the woman breaks past her restraints. |
| Male | |
| Madiyil kudiyerum devadhai roobam | The angelic figure taking residence on the lap, |
| Kulungi nadai podum gopura dheebam | A temple lamp swaying as she walks. |
| Female :Madiyil kudiyerum devadhai roobam | Female: The angelic figure taking residence on the lap, |
| Kulungi nadai podum gopura dheebam | A temple lamp swaying as she walks. |
| Male :Kaalaiyum maalaiyum | Male: Morning and evening, |
| Kalyanam kondaadum vaibogam | A grand festival celebrating marriage. |
| Female | |
| Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam | The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds, |
| Adhan madiyinil aadum | Dances upon its lap. |
| Male :Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam | Male: The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds, |
| Adhan madiyinil aadum | Dances upon its lap. |
| Female | |
| Mogamo enna dhaagamo | Is it infatuation or what thirst is this? |
| Aasaiyil vandha vegamao | Is it the speed born out of desire? |
| Male :Kaadhalan kaadhali thozhgalil | Male: In the lover's shoulders, when the beloved |
| Saaindhidum neram | Leans and rests... |
....................
Aaa....aaa....aaa....aaa....
Aaaa....aaa....aaa...aaa...aa....
Haa...aaa..aa...
Haa...aaa...aaa...
வானம் செவ்வானம் வெண் மேகம்
அதன் மடியினில் ஆடும்
வானம் செவ்வானம் வெண் மேகம்
அதன் மடியினில் ஆடும்
The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds,
Dances upon its lap.
The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds,
Dances upon its lap.
மோகமோ என்ன தாகமோ
ஆசையில் வந்த வேகமோ
காதலன் காதலி தோள்களில்
சாய்ந்திடும் நேரம்...
Is it infatuation or what thirst is this?
Is it the speed born out of desire?
Male: In the lover's shoulders, when the beloved
Leans and rests...
வானம் செவ்வானம் வெண் மேகம்
அதன் மடியினில் ஆடும்
வானம் செவ்வானம் வெண் மேகம்
அதன் மடியினில் ஆடும்
The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds,
Dances upon its lap.
The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds,
Dances upon its lap.
மோகமோ என்ன தாகமோ
ஆசையில் வந்த வேகமோ
காதலன் காதலி தோள்களில்
சாய்ந்திடும் நேரம்...
Is it infatuation or what thirst is this?
Is it the speed born out of desire?
Female: In the lover's shoulders, when the beloved
Leans and rests...
............................
...................
மீண்டும் மீண்டும் மீட்ட
இந்த வீணை மேனி வேண்ட
மீண்டும் மீண்டும் மீட்ட
இந்த வீணை மேனி வேண்ட
To be strummed again and again,
Is this veena-like body asking for it?
Male: To be strummed again and again,
Is this veena-like body asking for it?
விரல்கள் படும்போது ஏன் இந்த நாணம்
தலைவன் தொடுத்தானோ மன்மத பாணம்
விரல்கள் படும்போது ஏன் இந்த நாணம்
தலைவன் தொடுத்தானோ மன்மத பாணம்
ஊடலும் கூடலும் உன்னாலே
உண்டாகும் நாள்தானோ........
Why this shyness when fingers touch?
Has the master shot Cupid's arrow?
Male: Why this shyness when fingers touch?
Has the master shot Cupid's arrow?
வானம் செவ்வானம் வெண் மேகம்
அதன் மடியினில் ஆடும்
வானம் செவ்வானம் வெண் மேகம்
அதன் மடியினில் ஆடும்
Is this the day created by you,
For lovers' tiff and union?
மோகமோ என்ன தாகமோ
ஆசையில் வந்த வேகமோ
காதலன் காதலி தோள்களில்
சாய்ந்திடும் நேரம்...
The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds,
Dances upon its lap.
The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds,
Dances upon its lap.
வானம் செவ்வானம் வெண் மேகம்
அதன் மடியினில் ஆடும்
Is it infatuation or what thirst is this?
Is it the speed born out of desire?
Male: In the lover's shoulders, when the beloved
Leans and rests...
.......................
The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds,
Dances upon its lap.
ஆவல் மீறும் போது
மெல்ல காவல் மீறும் மாது
ஆவல் மீறும் போது
மெல்ல காவல் மீறும் மாது
....................
மடியில் குடியேறும் தேவதை ரூபம்
குலுங்கி நடை போடும் கோபுர தீபம்
மடியில் குடியேறும் தேவதை ரூபம்
குலுங்கி நடை போடும் கோபுர தீபம்
காலையும் மாலையும்
கல்யாணம் கொண்டாடும் வைபோகம்...
When eagerness overflows,
Slowly the woman breaks past her restraints.
Female: When eagerness overflows,
Slowly the woman breaks past her restraints.
வானம் செவ்வானம் வெண் மேகம்
அதன் மடியினில் ஆடும்
வானம் செவ்வானம் வெண் மேகம்
அதன் மடியினில் ஆடும்
The angelic figure taking residence on the lap,
A temple lamp swaying as she walks.
Female: The angelic figure taking residence on the lap,
A temple lamp swaying as she walks.
Male: Morning and evening,
A grand festival celebrating marriage.
மோகமோ என்ன தாகமோ
ஆசையில் வந்த வேகமோ
காதலன் காதலி தோள்களில்
சாய்ந்திடும் நேரம்...
The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds,
Dances upon its lap.
Male: The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds,
Dances upon its lap.
........................
Is it infatuation or what thirst is this?
Is it the speed born out of desire?
Male: In the lover's shoulders, when the beloved
Leans and rests...
Aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….
Aaa....aaa....aaa....aaa....
Aaaa….aaa….aaa…aaa…aa….
Aaaa....aaa....aaa...aaa...aa....
Haa…aaa..aa…
Haa...aaa..aa...
Haa…aaa…aaa…
Haa...aaa...aaa...
Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam
The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds,
Adhan madiyinil aadum
Dances upon its lap.
Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam
The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds,
Adhan madiyinil aadum
Dances upon its lap.
Mogamo enna dhaagamo
Is it infatuation or what thirst is this?
Aasaiyil vandha vegamao
Is it the speed born out of desire?
Male :Kaadhalan kaadhali thozhgalil
Male: In the lover's shoulders, when the beloved
Saaindhidum neram
Leans and rests...
Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam
The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds,
Adhan madiyinil aadum
Dances upon its lap.
Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam
The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds,
Adhan madiyinil aadum
Dances upon its lap.
Mogamo enna dhaagamo
Is it infatuation or what thirst is this?
Aasaiyil vandha vegamao
Is it the speed born out of desire?
Female :Kaadhalan kaadhali thozhgalil
Female: In the lover's shoulders, when the beloved
Saaindhidum neram
Leans and rests...
…………………
...................
Meendum meendum meetta
To be strummed again and again,
Indha veenai maeni venda
Is this veena-like body asking for it?
Male :Meendum meendum meetta
Male: To be strummed again and again,
Indha veenai maeni venda
Is this veena-like body asking for it?
Viralgal padum podhu yen indha naanam
Why this shyness when fingers touch?
Thalaivan thoduthaanoo manmadha baanam
Has the master shot Cupid's arrow?
Male :Viralgal padum podhu yen indha naanam
Male: Why this shyness when fingers touch?
Thalaivan thoduthaanoo manmadha baanam
Has the master shot Cupid's arrow?
Oodalum koodalum unnalae
Is this the day created by you,
Undaagum naal thaano
For lovers' tiff and union?
Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam
The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds,
Adhan madiyinil aadum
Dances upon its lap.
Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam
The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds,
Adhan madiyinil aadum
Dances upon its lap.
Mogamo enna dhaagamo
Is it infatuation or what thirst is this?
Aasaiyil vandha vegamao
Is it the speed born out of desire?
Male :Kaadhalan kaadhali thozhgalil
Male: In the lover's shoulders, when the beloved
Saaindhidum neram
Leans and rests...
Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam
The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds,
Adhan madiyinil aadum
Dances upon its lap.
……………………….
....................
Aaval meerum podhu
When eagerness overflows,
Mella kaaval meerum maadhu
Slowly the woman breaks past her restraints.
Female :Aaval meerum podhu
Female: When eagerness overflows,
Mella kaaval meerum maadhu
Slowly the woman breaks past her restraints.
Madiyil kudiyerum devadhai roobam
The angelic figure taking residence on the lap,
Kulungi nadai podum gopura dheebam
A temple lamp swaying as she walks.
Female :Madiyil kudiyerum devadhai roobam
Female: The angelic figure taking residence on the lap,
Kulungi nadai podum gopura dheebam
A temple lamp swaying as she walks.
Male :Kaalaiyum maalaiyum
Male: Morning and evening,
Kalyanam kondaadum vaibogam
A grand festival celebrating marriage.
Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam
The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds,
Adhan madiyinil aadum
Dances upon its lap.
Male :Vaanam sevvaanam ven megam
Male: The sky, the crimson sky, and white clouds,
Adhan madiyinil aadum
Dances upon its lap.
Mogamo enna dhaagamo
Is it infatuation or what thirst is this?
Aasaiyil vandha vegamao
Is it the speed born out of desire?
Male :Kaadhalan kaadhali thozhgalil
Male: In the lover's shoulders, when the beloved
Saaindhidum neram
Leans and rests...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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