Vanji Idhu Vanji
From Thaaliya Salangaiya · 1977
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Thaaliya Salangaiya1977
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Humming….. | (Humming) |
| Male | |
| Vanji idhu vanji mayanguvathen anji | This maiden, O maiden, why is she swooning in fear? |
| Valai kuunga varalo mazhalaiyilae konji | Will she come like a cooing parrot, lisping sweetly like a child? |
| Vanji idhu vanji mayanguvathen anji | This maiden, O maiden, why is she swooning in fear? |
| Valai kuunga varalo mazhalaiyilae konji | Will she come like a cooing parrot, lisping sweetly like a child? |
| Vanji idhu vanji | This maiden, O maiden |
| Male | |
| Angamo thangaradham aaduvatho nooru vidham | Her body is a golden chariot, dancing in a hundred mesmerising ways |
| Angamo thangaradham aaduvatho nooru vidham | Her body is a golden chariot, dancing in a hundred mesmerising ways |
| Aadharamattra idai asaindhu varum naagapadam | Her waist, lacking support, sways like the hood of a cobra |
| Aadharamattra idai asaindhu varum naagapadam | Her waist, lacking support, sways like the hood of a cobra |
| Male | |
| Vanji idhu vanji mayanguvathen anji | This maiden, O maiden, why is she swooning in fear? |
| Valai kuunga varalo mazhalaiyilae konji | Will she come like a cooing parrot, lisping sweetly like a child? |
| Vanji idhu vanji | This maiden, O maiden |
| Male | |
| Saaranga puruvam idhu sarasakala saalaiyidhu | Her eyebrows are like a curved bow; she is an academy of sensual arts |
| Santhosam enbatharkkae thani vilakkam kooruvadhu | She defines happiness itself with her exquisite essence |
| Saaranga puruvam idhu sarasakala saalaiyidhu | Her eyebrows are like a curved bow; she is an academy of sensual arts |
| Santhosam enbatharkkae thani vilakkam kooruvadhu | She defines happiness itself with her exquisite essence |
| Male | |
| Vanji idhu vanji mayanguvathen anji | This maiden, O maiden, why is she swooning in fear? |
| Valai kuunga varalo mazhalaiyilae konji | Will she come like a cooing parrot, lisping sweetly like a child? |
| Vanji idhu vanji | This maiden, O maiden |
| Male | |
| Vaazhaikkal mandabathil | In a hall supported by plantain pillars |
| Vadithu vaitha kinnamidhu | She is like a finely crafted goblet |
| Vaazhaikkal mandabathil | In a hall supported by plantain pillars |
| Vadithu vaitha kinnamidhu | She is like a finely crafted goblet |
| Maanika siragil ennai | With wings of ruby, she is a swan |
| Maraithu kollum annamidhu | That hides me within her embrace |
| Male | |
| Vanji idhu vanji mayanguvathen anji | This maiden, O maiden, why is she swooning in fear? |
| Valai kuunga varalo mazhalaiyilae konji | Will she come like a cooing parrot, lisping sweetly like a child? |
| Vanji idhu vanji | This maiden, O maiden |
| Male | |
| Kangalo naaval pazham | Her eyes are dark like jamun berries |
| Kaniyidhazho kovaipazham | Her ripe lips are red like ivy gourds |
| Kattodu naan anaikka | For me to embrace tightly in passion |
| Kaaman thandha thangakudam | She is a golden pot gifted by Lord Kamadeva |
| Kangalo naaval pazham | Her eyes are dark like jamun berries |
| Kaniyidhazho kovaipazham | Her ripe lips are red like ivy gourds |
| Kattodu naan anaikka | For me to embrace tightly in passion |
| Kaaman thandha thangakudam | She is a golden pot gifted by Lord Kamadeva |
| Male | |
| Thendral thaan ivaludalai | Only the gentle breeze has touched her body |
| Theendiyadhu idhu varaiyil | Until this moment in time |
| Thendral thaan ivaludalai | Only the gentle breeze has touched her body |
| Theendiyadhu idhu varaiyil | Until this moment in time |
| Selaigal ival azhagai | Only her sarees have veiled her divine beauty |
| Moodiyadhu adhu varaiyil | Until this day |
| Male | |
| Endru naan sooduvadho | When will I adorn her as my bride |
| Iniya malar manavaraiyil | In the sweet, flower-adorned wedding dais? |
| Andru naan rasithiruppen | On that day, I shall relish and admire |
| Aval azhagai thaniyaraiyil | Her divine beauty inside our private chamber |
| Male | |
| Vanji idhu vanji mayanguvathen anji | This maiden, O maiden, why is she swooning in fear? |
| Valai kuunga varalo mazhalaiyilae konji | Will she come like a cooing parrot, lisping sweetly like a child? |
| Vanji idhu vanji…haa..aa.hoo..oo.oo..lalalalala la la la… | This maiden, O maiden... (Vocalizations) |
முனங்கல்
(Humming)
வஞ்சி இது வஞ்சி மயங்குவதேன் அஞ்சி
வளை குலுங்க வாராளோ மழலையிலே கொஞ்சி
வஞ்சி இது வஞ்சி மயங்குவதேன் அஞ்சி
வளை குலுங்க வாராளோ மழலையிலே கொஞ்சி
வஞ்சி இது வஞ்சி.......
This maiden, O maiden, why is she swooning in fear?
Will she come like a cooing parrot, lisping sweetly like a child?
This maiden, O maiden, why is she swooning in fear?
Will she come like a cooing parrot, lisping sweetly like a child?
This maiden, O maiden
அங்கமோ தங்கரதம் ஆடுவதோ நூறு விதம்
அங்கமோ தங்கரதம் ஆடுவதோ நூறு விதம்
ஆதாரமற்ற இடை அசைந்து வரும் நாகபடம்
ஆதாரமற்ற இடை அசைந்து வரும் நாகபடம்
Her body is a golden chariot, dancing in a hundred mesmerising ways
Her body is a golden chariot, dancing in a hundred mesmerising ways
Her waist, lacking support, sways like the hood of a cobra
Her waist, lacking support, sways like the hood of a cobra
வஞ்சி இது வஞ்சி மயங்குவதேன் அஞ்சி
வளை குலுங்க வாராளோ மழலையிலே கொஞ்சி
வஞ்சி இது வஞ்சி.....
This maiden, O maiden, why is she swooning in fear?
Will she come like a cooing parrot, lisping sweetly like a child?
This maiden, O maiden
சாரங்கப் புருவம் இது சரசகலா சாலையிது
சந்தோசம் என்பதற்கே தனி விளக்கம் கூறுவது
சாரங்கப் புருவம் இது சரசகலா சாலையிது
சந்தோசம் என்பதற்கே தனி விளக்கம் கூறுவது
Her eyebrows are like a curved bow; she is an academy of sensual arts
She defines happiness itself with her exquisite essence
Her eyebrows are like a curved bow; she is an academy of sensual arts
She defines happiness itself with her exquisite essence
வஞ்சி இது வஞ்சி மயங்குவதேன் அஞ்சி
வளை குலுங்க வாராளோ மழலையிலே கொஞ்சி
வஞ்சி இது வஞ்சி.....
This maiden, O maiden, why is she swooning in fear?
Will she come like a cooing parrot, lisping sweetly like a child?
This maiden, O maiden
வாழைக்கால் மண்டபத்தில்
வடித்து வைத்த கிண்ணமிது
வாழைக்கால் மண்டபத்தில்
வடித்து வைத்த கிண்ணமிது
மாணிக்கச் சிறகில் என்னை
மறைத்துக் கொள்ளும் அன்னமிது
In a hall supported by plantain pillars
She is like a finely crafted goblet
In a hall supported by plantain pillars
She is like a finely crafted goblet
With wings of ruby, she is a swan
That hides me within her embrace
வஞ்சி இது வஞ்சி மயங்குவதேன் அஞ்சி
வளை குலுங்க வாராளோ மழலையிலே கொஞ்சி
வஞ்சி இது வஞ்சி.....
This maiden, O maiden, why is she swooning in fear?
Will she come like a cooing parrot, lisping sweetly like a child?
This maiden, O maiden
கண்களோ நாவல் பழம்
கனியிதழோ கோவைப்பழம்
கட்டோடு நான் அணைக்க
காமன் தந்த தங்கக்குடம்
கண்களோ நாவல் பழம்
கனியிதழோ கோவைப்பழம்
கட்டோடு நான் அணைக்க
காமன் தந்த தங்கக்குடம்
Her eyes are dark like jamun berries
Her ripe lips are red like ivy gourds
For me to embrace tightly in passion
She is a golden pot gifted by Lord Kamadeva
Her eyes are dark like jamun berries
Her ripe lips are red like ivy gourds
For me to embrace tightly in passion
She is a golden pot gifted by Lord Kamadeva
தென்றல்தான் இவள் உடலைத்
தீண்டியது இதுவரையில்
தென்றல்தான் இவள் உடலைத்
தீண்டியது இதுவரையில்
சேலைகள் இவள் அழகை
மூடியது அதுவரையில்
Only the gentle breeze has touched her body
Until this moment in time
Only the gentle breeze has touched her body
Until this moment in time
Only her sarees have veiled her divine beauty
Until this day
என்று நான் சூடுவதோ
இனிய மலர் மணவறையில்
அன்று நான் ரசித்திருப்பேன்
அவள் அழகை தனியறையில்………
When will I adorn her as my bride
In the sweet, flower-adorned wedding dais?
On that day, I shall relish and admire
Her divine beauty inside our private chamber
வஞ்சி இது வஞ்சி மயங்குவதேன் அஞ்சி
வளை குலுங்க வாராளோ மழலையிலே கொஞ்சி
வஞ்சி இது வஞ்சி.....
ஹா ..ஆ ..ஹோ ..ஊ...லாலாலாலாலா லாலா ...
This maiden, O maiden, why is she swooning in fear?
Will she come like a cooing parrot, lisping sweetly like a child?
This maiden, O maiden... (Vocalizations)
Humming…..
(Humming)
Vanji idhu vanji mayanguvathen anji
This maiden, O maiden, why is she swooning in fear?
Valai kuunga varalo mazhalaiyilae konji
Will she come like a cooing parrot, lisping sweetly like a child?
Vanji idhu vanji mayanguvathen anji
This maiden, O maiden, why is she swooning in fear?
Valai kuunga varalo mazhalaiyilae konji
Will she come like a cooing parrot, lisping sweetly like a child?
Vanji idhu vanji
This maiden, O maiden
Angamo thangaradham aaduvatho nooru vidham
Her body is a golden chariot, dancing in a hundred mesmerising ways
Angamo thangaradham aaduvatho nooru vidham
Her body is a golden chariot, dancing in a hundred mesmerising ways
Aadharamattra idai asaindhu varum naagapadam
Her waist, lacking support, sways like the hood of a cobra
Aadharamattra idai asaindhu varum naagapadam
Her waist, lacking support, sways like the hood of a cobra
Vanji idhu vanji mayanguvathen anji
This maiden, O maiden, why is she swooning in fear?
Valai kuunga varalo mazhalaiyilae konji
Will she come like a cooing parrot, lisping sweetly like a child?
Vanji idhu vanji
This maiden, O maiden
Saaranga puruvam idhu sarasakala saalaiyidhu
Her eyebrows are like a curved bow; she is an academy of sensual arts
Santhosam enbatharkkae thani vilakkam kooruvadhu
She defines happiness itself with her exquisite essence
Saaranga puruvam idhu sarasakala saalaiyidhu
Her eyebrows are like a curved bow; she is an academy of sensual arts
Santhosam enbatharkkae thani vilakkam kooruvadhu
She defines happiness itself with her exquisite essence
Vanji idhu vanji mayanguvathen anji
This maiden, O maiden, why is she swooning in fear?
Valai kuunga varalo mazhalaiyilae konji
Will she come like a cooing parrot, lisping sweetly like a child?
Vanji idhu vanji
This maiden, O maiden
Vaazhaikkal mandabathil
In a hall supported by plantain pillars
Vadithu vaitha kinnamidhu
She is like a finely crafted goblet
Vaazhaikkal mandabathil
In a hall supported by plantain pillars
Vadithu vaitha kinnamidhu
She is like a finely crafted goblet
Maanika siragil ennai
With wings of ruby, she is a swan
Maraithu kollum annamidhu
That hides me within her embrace
Vanji idhu vanji mayanguvathen anji
This maiden, O maiden, why is she swooning in fear?
Valai kuunga varalo mazhalaiyilae konji
Will she come like a cooing parrot, lisping sweetly like a child?
Vanji idhu vanji
This maiden, O maiden
Kangalo naaval pazham
Her eyes are dark like jamun berries
Kaniyidhazho kovaipazham
Her ripe lips are red like ivy gourds
Kattodu naan anaikka
For me to embrace tightly in passion
Kaaman thandha thangakudam
She is a golden pot gifted by Lord Kamadeva
Kangalo naaval pazham
Her eyes are dark like jamun berries
Kaniyidhazho kovaipazham
Her ripe lips are red like ivy gourds
Kattodu naan anaikka
For me to embrace tightly in passion
Kaaman thandha thangakudam
She is a golden pot gifted by Lord Kamadeva
Thendral thaan ivaludalai
Only the gentle breeze has touched her body
Theendiyadhu idhu varaiyil
Until this moment in time
Thendral thaan ivaludalai
Only the gentle breeze has touched her body
Theendiyadhu idhu varaiyil
Until this moment in time
Selaigal ival azhagai
Only her sarees have veiled her divine beauty
Moodiyadhu adhu varaiyil
Until this day
Endru naan sooduvadho
When will I adorn her as my bride
Iniya malar manavaraiyil
In the sweet, flower-adorned wedding dais?
Andru naan rasithiruppen
On that day, I shall relish and admire
Aval azhagai thaniyaraiyil
Her divine beauty inside our private chamber
Vanji idhu vanji mayanguvathen anji
This maiden, O maiden, why is she swooning in fear?
Valai kuunga varalo mazhalaiyilae konji
Will she come like a cooing parrot, lisping sweetly like a child?
Vanji idhu vanji…haa..aa.hoo..oo.oo..lalalalala la la la…
This maiden, O maiden... (Vocalizations)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic Tamil track composed by K. V. Mahadevan and written by Kannadasan expresses a lover's romantic admiration and longing for his timid beloved. The protagonist marvels at the physical beauty, grace, and innocence of the maiden ('Vanji'), comparing her to classical idealisations such as a golden chariot, a swan, and a divine gift from Kamadeva. He addresses her gentle fear and looks forward to the day of their union at the wedding mandapam.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor & Simile
“Angamo thangaradham aaduvatho nooru vidham”
Comparing the maiden's body to a golden chariot ('Angamo thangaradham') and her waist to a cobra hood ('naagapadam').
Mogana / Rhyme & Alliteration (Emoni/Monai)
“Vanji idhu vanji mayanguvathen anji”
Usage of matching initial consonants 'Va' in 'Vanji', 'Valai', and alliterative patterns throughout the refrain.
Traditional Imagery (Upameya)
“Kangalo naaval pazham Kaniyidhazho kovaipazham”
Classical Tamil poetic imagery comparing lips to Kovai fruit ('Kaniyidhazho kovaipazham') and eyes to Jamun fruit ('naaval pazham').
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Trivia
The song is from the 1977 film 'Thaaliya Salangaiya', featuring music by legendary composer K. V. Mahadevan and rendition by K. J. Yesudas. Kannadasan's lyrics employ traditional Sangam-style imagery adapted for classical film music.
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