Vandhadhu Vandhadhu Vaasalil Vandhadhu
From Paasa Mazhai · 1989
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Thandhana naanana thandhana naanana | Thandhana naanana thandhana naanana |
| Thandhana naanana thandhaa | Thandhana naanana thandhaa |
| Female :Aahaaa.a….aaa….aaa….aaa…..aaa….aa… | Aahaaa...aaa...aaa...aaa...aaa...aa... |
| Chorus :Thandhana naanana thandhana naanana | Thandhana naanana thandhana naanana |
| Thandhana naanana thandhaa | Thandhana naanana thandhaa |
| Thandhana naanana thandhana naanana | Thandhana naanana thandhana naanana |
| Thandhana naanana thandhaa | Thandhana naanana thandhaa |
| Thandhananam thandhananam thananam | Thandhananam thandhananam thananam |
| Thandhananam thandhananam thananaa | Thandhananam thandhananam thananaa |
| Female | |
| Vandhadhu vandhadhu | It has arrived, it has arrived |
| Vaasalil vandhadhu | It arrived at the doorstep |
| Sondham thaanae | It is our very own relationship |
| Thandhadhu thandhadhu | It gave, it gave |
| Thaa yena thandhadhu | It gave as soon as asked |
| Inbam thaanae | It is pure happiness |
| Female | |
| Sandhanamae… kungumamae… | O Sandalwood... O Kumkum... |
| Sandhanamae kungumamae | Sandalwood and kumkum |
| Vandhidu munnae | Come forward |
| Ini neeyum naanum ondru | From now on, you and I are one |
| Jeevan dhegam endru | Like body and soul |
| Female | |
| Vandhadhu vandhadhu | It has arrived, it has arrived |
| Vaasalil vandhadhu | It arrived at the doorstep |
| Sondham thaanae | It is our very own relationship |
| Thandhadhu thandhadhu | It gave, it gave |
| Thaa yena thandhadhu | It gave as soon as asked |
| Inbam thaanae | It is pure happiness |
| Female | |
| Annaiyin nenjinil | In the mother's heart |
| Androru mandhiram solliyadhu | A secret mantra was spoken back then |
| Inbam adhu thulliyadhu | That joy leaped forth |
| Enadhuyir pillaiyin kangalil | In the eyes of my darling child |
| Panbodu paasamum minniyadhu | Affection sparkled with good virtue |
| En manadhai pinniyadhu | It entwined my heart |
| Female | |
| Mundhaiya naalinil | In the days of the past |
| En balam enbadhu | What was my strength |
| Vandhadhu poigai koodiyadhu | Came and gathered like a lake |
| Sondham inaindhadhu | Relationships joined together |
| Sindhugal paadiyadhu | Sang poetic melodies |
| Mangala vaazhtholi ingilum engilum | Auspicious sound of blessings here and everywhere |
| Sangamamaai sadhiraadiyadhu | Danced together in unison |
| Chandhiran sooriyan | The sun and the moon |
| Ondrena koodiyadhu | Came together as one |
| Sindhithaal thitthikkum | Every bond that sweetens upon thought |
| Sondham yaavum | All relationships |
| Sandhithaal sorgam thaan | Meeting them is truly heaven |
| Sondham aagum | Becoming our own bond |
| Female | |
| Vandhadhu vandhadhu | It has arrived, it has arrived |
| Vaasalil vandhadhu | It arrived at the doorstep |
| Sondham thaanae | It is our very own relationship |
| Thandhadhu thandhadhu | It gave, it gave |
| Thaa yena thandhadhu | It gave as soon as asked |
| Inbam thaanae | It is pure happiness |
| Female | |
| Sandhanamae… kungumamae… | O Sandalwood... O Kumkum... |
| Sandhanamae kungumamae | Sandalwood and kumkum |
| Vandhidu munnae | Come forward |
| Ini neeyum naanum ondru | From now on, you and I are one |
| Jeevan dhegam endru | Like body and soul |
| Female | |
| Vandhadhu vandhadhu | It has arrived, it has arrived |
| Vaasalil vandhadhu | It arrived at the doorstep |
| Sondham thaanae | It is our very own relationship |
| Thandhadhu thandhadhu | It gave, it gave |
| Thaa yena thandhadhu | It gave as soon as asked |
| Inbam thaanae | It is pure happiness |
| Chorus | |
| …………………………. | [Instrumental Interlude] |
| Female | |
| Kattiya malligai mottugal kottiya | Tied jasmine buds showered |
| Thottililae senthamizhin mettinilae | In the cradle, to the tune of pure Tamil |
| Sugam adhu thottadhu suvaigalai kottudhu | Bliss touched and poured delicious flavors |
| Manam enum veettinilae | In the house called the heart |
| Naru malargalin koottinilae | In the cluster of fragrant blossoms |
| Female | |
| Melliya punnagai solliya mellisai | Soft music that spoke a gentle smile |
| Malligai pol manam veesiyadhu | Wafted fragrance like jasmine |
| Aayiram kaaviyam nerinil pesiyadhu | A thousand epics spoke face to face |
| Annaiyin kangalil anbenum semmaiyil | In the mother's eyes, in the perfection of love |
| Aayiram dheepam paadiyadhu | A thousand lamps sang |
| Gangaiyum kaaviri ondrena koodiyadhu | Ganga and Cauvery joined together as one |
| Sindhaikkul engengum undhan kolam | Everywhere in thought is your artistic pattern |
| Sondhathaal bandhathaal endrum vaazhum | Living forever through kinship and affection |
| Female | |
| Vandhadhu vandhadhu | It has arrived, it has arrived |
| Vaasalil vandhadhu | It arrived at the doorstep |
| Sondham thaanae | It is our very own relationship |
| Thandhadhu thandhadhu | It gave, it gave |
| Thaa yena thandhadhu | It gave as soon as asked |
| Inbam thaanae | It is pure happiness |
| Female | |
| Sandhanamae… kungumamae… | O Sandalwood... O Kumkum... |
| Sandhanamae kungumamae | Sandalwood and kumkum |
| Vandhidu munnae | Come forward |
| Ini neeyum naanum ondru | From now on, you and I are one |
| Jeevan dhegam endru | Like body and soul |
| Female | |
| Vandhadhu vandhadhu | It has arrived, it has arrived |
| Vaasalil vandhadhu | It arrived at the doorstep |
| Sondham thaanae | It is our very own relationship |
| Thandhadhu thandhadhu | It gave, it gave |
| Thaa yena thandhadhu | It gave as soon as asked |
| Inbam thaanae | It is pure happiness |
| Chorus | |
| Lallala laa… lallala laa… | Lallala laa... lallala laa... |
| Lallala laa lallala laa lallal lallaa | Lallala laa lallala laa lallal lallaa |
| Lala laalaa laalaa lalla laalaa laalaa lalla | Lala laalaa laalaa lalla laalaa laalaa lalla |
| Lallala lallala lallala lallala lallala laalaa | Lallala lallala lallala lallala lallala laalaa |
| Lallala lallala lallala lallala lallala laalaa | Lallala lallala lallala lallala lallala laalaa |
தந்தன னானன தந்தன னானன
தந்தன னானன தந்தா
ஆஹ ஹாஹா ஆ... ஆ... ஆ...ஆ......
குழு :
தந்தன னானன தந்தன னானன
தந்தன னானன தந்தா
ஆஹ ஹாஹா ஆ... ஆ... ஆ...ஆ......
குழு :
தந்தன னானன தந்தன னானன
தந்தன னானன தந்தா
ஆஹ ஹாஹா ஆ... ஆ... ஆ...ஆ......
குழு :
தந்தனனம் தந்தனனம் தனனம்
தந்தனனம் தந்தனனம் தனனம்
Thandhana naanana thandhana naanana
Thandhana naanana thandhaa
Aahaaa...aaa...aaa...aaa...aaa...aa...
Thandhana naanana thandhana naanana
Thandhana naanana thandhaa
Thandhana naanana thandhana naanana
Thandhana naanana thandhaa
Thandhananam thandhananam thananam
Thandhananam thandhananam thananaa
வந்தது வந்தது
வாசலில் வந்தது சொந்தம் தானே
தந்தது தந்தது தா எனத் தந்தது
இன்பம் தானே
It has arrived, it has arrived
It arrived at the doorstep
It is our very own relationship
It gave, it gave
It gave as soon as asked
It is pure happiness
சந்தனமே....குங்குமமே.....
சந்தனமே....குங்குமமே.....
வந்திடும் முன்னே
இனி நீயும் நானும் ஒன்று
ஜீவன் தேகம் என்று
O Sandalwood... O Kumkum...
Sandalwood and kumkum
Come forward
From now on, you and I are one
Like body and soul
வந்தது வந்தது
வாசலில் வந்தது சொந்தம் தானே
தந்தது தந்தது தா எனத் தந்தது
இன்பம் தானே.....
It has arrived, it has arrived
It arrived at the doorstep
It is our very own relationship
It gave, it gave
It gave as soon as asked
It is pure happiness
அன்னையின் நெஞ்சினில்
அன்றொரு மந்திரம் சொல்லியது
இன்பம் அது துள்ளியது
எனதுயிர் பிள்ளையின் கண்களில்
பண்பொடு பாசமும் மின்னியது
என் மனதைப் பின்னியது
In the mother's heart
A secret mantra was spoken back then
That joy leaped forth
In the eyes of my darling child
Affection sparkled with good virtue
It entwined my heart
முந்தைய நாளினில்
என் பலம் என்பது
வந்தது பொய்கை கூடியது
சொந்தம் இணைந்தது
சிந்துகள் பாடியது
மங்கல வாழ்த்தொளி
இங்கிலும் எங்கிலும்
சங்கமமாய் சதிராடியது
சந்திரன் சூரியன்
ஒன்றெனக் கூடியது
சிந்தித்தால் தித்திக்கும்
சொந்தம் யாவும்
சந்தித்தால் சொர்க்கம்தான்
சொந்தம் ஆகும்
In the days of the past
What was my strength
Came and gathered like a lake
Relationships joined together
Sang poetic melodies
Auspicious sound of blessings here and everywhere
Danced together in unison
The sun and the moon
Came together as one
Every bond that sweetens upon thought
All relationships
Meeting them is truly heaven
Becoming our own bond
வந்தது வந்தது
வாசலில் வந்தது சொந்தம் தானே
தந்தது தந்தது தா எனத் தந்தது
இன்பம் தானே
It has arrived, it has arrived
It arrived at the doorstep
It is our very own relationship
It gave, it gave
It gave as soon as asked
It is pure happiness
சந்தனமே....குங்குமமே.....
சந்தனமே....குங்குமமே.....
வந்திடும் முன்னே
இனி நீயும் நானும் ஒன்று
ஜீவன் தேகம் என்று
O Sandalwood... O Kumkum...
Sandalwood and kumkum
Come forward
From now on, you and I are one
Like body and soul
வந்தது வந்தது
வாசலில் வந்தது சொந்தம் தானே
தந்தது தந்தது தா எனத் தந்தது
இன்பம் தானே
It has arrived, it has arrived
It arrived at the doorstep
It is our very own relationship
It gave, it gave
It gave as soon as asked
It is pure happiness
..................
[Instrumental Interlude]
கட்டிய மல்லிகை மொட்டுகள் கொட்டிய
தொட்டிலிலே செந்தமிழின் மெட்டினிலே
சுகம் அது தொட்டது சுவைகளை கொட்டுது
மனம் எனும் வீட்டினிலே
நறு மலர்களின் கூட்டினிலே
Tied jasmine buds showered
In the cradle, to the tune of pure Tamil
Bliss touched and poured delicious flavors
In the house called the heart
In the cluster of fragrant blossoms
மெல்லிய புன்னகை
சொல்லிய மெல்லிசை
மல்லிகை போல் மணம் வீசியது
ஆயிரம் காவியம் நேரினில் பேசியது
அன்னையின் கண்களில்
அன்பெனும் செம்மயில்
ஆயிரம் தீபம் பாடியது
Soft music that spoke a gentle smile
Wafted fragrance like jasmine
A thousand epics spoke face to face
In the mother's eyes, in the perfection of love
A thousand lamps sang
Ganga and Cauvery joined together as one
Everywhere in thought is your artistic pattern
Living forever through kinship and affection
கங்கையும் காவிரி
ஒன்றெனக் கூடியது
சிந்தைக்குள் எங்கெங்கும்
உந்தன் கோலம்
சொந்தத்தால் பந்தத்தால்
என்றும் வாழும்
It has arrived, it has arrived
It arrived at the doorstep
It is our very own relationship
It gave, it gave
It gave as soon as asked
It is pure happiness
வந்தது வந்தது
வாசலில் வந்தது சொந்தம் தானே
தந்தது தந்தது தா எனத் தந்தது
இன்பம் தானே
O Sandalwood... O Kumkum...
Sandalwood and kumkum
Come forward
From now on, you and I are one
Like body and soul
சந்தனமே....குங்குமமே.....
சந்தனமே....குங்குமமே.....
வந்திடும் முன்னே
இனி நீயும் நானும் ஒன்று
ஜீவன் தேகம் என்று
It has arrived, it has arrived
It arrived at the doorstep
It is our very own relationship
It gave, it gave
It gave as soon as asked
It is pure happiness
வந்தது வந்தது
வாசலில் வந்தது சொந்தம் தானே
தந்தது தந்தது தா எனத் தந்தது
இன்பம் தானே
Lallala laa... lallala laa...
Lallala laa lallala laa lallal lallaa
Lala laalaa laalaa lalla laalaa laalaa lalla
Lallala lallala lallala lallala lallala laalaa
Lallala lallala lallala lallala lallala laalaa
..............................
Thandhana naanana thandhana naanana
Thandhana naanana thandhana naanana
Thandhana naanana thandhaa
Thandhana naanana thandhaa
Female :Aahaaa.a….aaa….aaa….aaa…..aaa….aa…
Aahaaa...aaa...aaa...aaa...aaa...aa...
Chorus :Thandhana naanana thandhana naanana
Thandhana naanana thandhana naanana
Thandhana naanana thandhaa
Thandhana naanana thandhaa
Thandhana naanana thandhana naanana
Thandhana naanana thandhana naanana
Thandhana naanana thandhaa
Thandhana naanana thandhaa
Thandhananam thandhananam thananam
Thandhananam thandhananam thananam
Thandhananam thandhananam thananaa
Thandhananam thandhananam thananaa
Vandhadhu vandhadhu
It has arrived, it has arrived
Vaasalil vandhadhu
It arrived at the doorstep
Sondham thaanae
It is our very own relationship
Thandhadhu thandhadhu
It gave, it gave
Thaa yena thandhadhu
It gave as soon as asked
Inbam thaanae
It is pure happiness
Sandhanamae… kungumamae…
O Sandalwood... O Kumkum...
Sandhanamae kungumamae
Sandalwood and kumkum
Vandhidu munnae
Come forward
Ini neeyum naanum ondru
From now on, you and I are one
Jeevan dhegam endru
Like body and soul
Vandhadhu vandhadhu
It has arrived, it has arrived
Vaasalil vandhadhu
It arrived at the doorstep
Sondham thaanae
It is our very own relationship
Thandhadhu thandhadhu
It gave, it gave
Thaa yena thandhadhu
It gave as soon as asked
Inbam thaanae
It is pure happiness
Annaiyin nenjinil
In the mother's heart
Androru mandhiram solliyadhu
A secret mantra was spoken back then
Inbam adhu thulliyadhu
That joy leaped forth
Enadhuyir pillaiyin kangalil
In the eyes of my darling child
Panbodu paasamum minniyadhu
Affection sparkled with good virtue
En manadhai pinniyadhu
It entwined my heart
Mundhaiya naalinil
In the days of the past
En balam enbadhu
What was my strength
Vandhadhu poigai koodiyadhu
Came and gathered like a lake
Sondham inaindhadhu
Relationships joined together
Sindhugal paadiyadhu
Sang poetic melodies
Mangala vaazhtholi ingilum engilum
Auspicious sound of blessings here and everywhere
Sangamamaai sadhiraadiyadhu
Danced together in unison
Chandhiran sooriyan
The sun and the moon
Ondrena koodiyadhu
Came together as one
Sindhithaal thitthikkum
Every bond that sweetens upon thought
Sondham yaavum
All relationships
Sandhithaal sorgam thaan
Meeting them is truly heaven
Sondham aagum
Becoming our own bond
Vandhadhu vandhadhu
It has arrived, it has arrived
Vaasalil vandhadhu
It arrived at the doorstep
Sondham thaanae
It is our very own relationship
Thandhadhu thandhadhu
It gave, it gave
Thaa yena thandhadhu
It gave as soon as asked
Inbam thaanae
It is pure happiness
Sandhanamae… kungumamae…
O Sandalwood... O Kumkum...
Sandhanamae kungumamae
Sandalwood and kumkum
Vandhidu munnae
Come forward
Ini neeyum naanum ondru
From now on, you and I are one
Jeevan dhegam endru
Like body and soul
Vandhadhu vandhadhu
It has arrived, it has arrived
Vaasalil vandhadhu
It arrived at the doorstep
Sondham thaanae
It is our very own relationship
Thandhadhu thandhadhu
It gave, it gave
Thaa yena thandhadhu
It gave as soon as asked
Inbam thaanae
It is pure happiness
………………………….
[Instrumental Interlude]
Kattiya malligai mottugal kottiya
Tied jasmine buds showered
Thottililae senthamizhin mettinilae
In the cradle, to the tune of pure Tamil
Sugam adhu thottadhu suvaigalai kottudhu
Bliss touched and poured delicious flavors
Manam enum veettinilae
In the house called the heart
Naru malargalin koottinilae
In the cluster of fragrant blossoms
Melliya punnagai solliya mellisai
Soft music that spoke a gentle smile
Malligai pol manam veesiyadhu
Wafted fragrance like jasmine
Aayiram kaaviyam nerinil pesiyadhu
A thousand epics spoke face to face
Annaiyin kangalil anbenum semmaiyil
In the mother's eyes, in the perfection of love
Aayiram dheepam paadiyadhu
A thousand lamps sang
Gangaiyum kaaviri ondrena koodiyadhu
Ganga and Cauvery joined together as one
Sindhaikkul engengum undhan kolam
Everywhere in thought is your artistic pattern
Sondhathaal bandhathaal endrum vaazhum
Living forever through kinship and affection
Vandhadhu vandhadhu
It has arrived, it has arrived
Vaasalil vandhadhu
It arrived at the doorstep
Sondham thaanae
It is our very own relationship
Thandhadhu thandhadhu
It gave, it gave
Thaa yena thandhadhu
It gave as soon as asked
Inbam thaanae
It is pure happiness
Sandhanamae… kungumamae…
O Sandalwood... O Kumkum...
Sandhanamae kungumamae
Sandalwood and kumkum
Vandhidu munnae
Come forward
Ini neeyum naanum ondru
From now on, you and I are one
Jeevan dhegam endru
Like body and soul
Vandhadhu vandhadhu
It has arrived, it has arrived
Vaasalil vandhadhu
It arrived at the doorstep
Sondham thaanae
It is our very own relationship
Thandhadhu thandhadhu
It gave, it gave
Thaa yena thandhadhu
It gave as soon as asked
Inbam thaanae
It is pure happiness
Lallala laa… lallala laa…
Lallala laa... lallala laa...
Lallala laa lallala laa lallal lallaa
Lallala laa lallala laa lallal lallaa
Lala laalaa laalaa lalla laalaa laalaa lalla
Lala laalaa laalaa lalla laalaa laalaa lalla
Lallala lallala lallala lallala lallala laalaa
Lallala lallala lallala lallala lallala laalaa
Lallala lallala lallala lallala lallala laalaa
Lallala lallala lallala lallala lallala laalaa
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Vandhadhu Vandhadhu' from the 1989 film 'Paasa Mazhai' is a joyous song celebrating family reunion, maternal devotion, and affectionate kinship. Written by veteran lyricist Vaali, the lyrics highlight auspicious Tamil imagery like sandalwood, kumkum, cradle tunes, and merging sacred rivers to portray the sacredness of family relationships. The song expresses how deep personal bonds bring divine bliss and unity, comparing intimate relationships to body and soul, and the moon and sun coming together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Jeevan dhegam endru”
Compares the unity of two individuals/kin to body and soul ('Jeevan dhegam endru').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Manam enum veettinilae”
Metaphorically equates the mind to a home ('Manam enum veettinilae') and describes love as a perfection in which a thousand lamps sing.
Hyperbole / Imagery
“Gangaiyum kaaviri ondrena koodiyadhu”
Describes sacred rivers Ganga and Cauvery merging as one to symbolize ultimate union and emotional abundance.
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Trivia
'Paasa Mazhai' (1989) is a Tamil emotional drama directed by Suresh Krishna. Vaali's lyrics in this track rely heavily on traditional Tamil cultural motifs of auspiciousness (sandalwood, kumkum, jasmine, cradle tunes) to underline family harmony.
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