Vanjikodi Nenjapadi
From Shanthi Muhurtham · 1984
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Vani Jairam, P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Shanthi Muhurtham1984
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Vanjikkodi nenjappadi | O creeper-like slender maiden, according to your heart's desire |
| Anbin rasam allikkudi | Scoop and drink the sweet nectar of love |
| Yaedhedho seigindrathae | It is doing all kinds of wondrous things to me |
| Male | |
| Mangai idhazh thanga simizh | The young woman's lips are like a golden casket |
| Unthan oli sangathamizh | Your voice sounds like classical Sangam Tamil |
| Poomaari pozhigindrathae | A shower of flowers is raining down continuously |
| Pollaatha naanam po endrathu | Mischievous shyness has finally departed |
| Idhu pothum endru yaar sonnaathu | Who said that this much love is enough? |
| Female | |
| Vanjikkodi nenjappadi | O creeper-like slender maiden, according to your heart's desire |
| Anbin rasam allikkudi | Scoop and drink the sweet nectar of love |
| Yaedhedho seigindrathae | It is doing all kinds of wondrous things to me |
| Male | |
| Mangai idhazh thanga simizh | The young woman's lips are like a golden casket |
| Unthan oli sangathamizh | Your voice sounds like classical Sangam Tamil |
| Poomaari pozhigindrathae | A shower of flowers is raining down continuously |
| Pollaatha naanam po endrathu | Mischievous shyness has finally departed |
| Female :Idhu pothum endru yaar sonnaathu | Female: Who said that this much love is enough? |
| Male | |
| Ullangai thaenae un maeni thaanae | O honey on my palm, isn't your body itself |
| Naan theendum pullaanguzhal | A flute that I tenderly touch? |
| Female :Nee theenda kandu santhosham kondu | Female: Feeling joyous seeing you touch it |
| Pooppookkum pullaanguzhal | It is a flute that blossoms into flowers |
| Male | |
| Koduththaalum kuraiyaathu | Even if you give endlessly, love does not diminish |
| Female :Eduththaalum kuraiyaathu | Female: Even if you take endlessly, love does not diminish |
| Male :Koduththaalum kuraiyaathu | Male: Even if you give endlessly, love does not diminish |
| Female :Eduththaalum kuraiyaathu | Female: Even if you take endlessly, love does not diminish |
| Male :Ilam poovin muththam idhamaana yuththam | Male: A kiss from a tender flower is a gentle war |
| Female | |
| Vanjikkodi nenjappadi | O creeper-like slender maiden, according to your heart's desire |
| Anbin rasam allikkudi | Scoop and drink the sweet nectar of love |
| Yaedhedho seigindrathae | It is doing all kinds of wondrous things to me |
| Male | |
| Mangai idhazh thanga simizh | The young woman's lips are like a golden casket |
| Unthan oli sangathamizh | Your voice sounds like classical Sangam Tamil |
| Poomaari pozhigindrathae | A shower of flowers is raining down continuously |
| Pollaatha naanam po endrathu | Mischievous shyness has finally departed |
| Female :Idhu pothum endru yaar sonnaathu | Female: Who said that this much love is enough? |
| Female | |
| En thegam yaavum yaenintha eeram | Why is my entire body drenched with this wetness? |
| Nee enna kaarkkaalamaa | Are you the rainy monsoon season itself? |
| Male :Pani peiyum pothae nanaigindra maathae | Male: O maiden who gets drenched even when dew drops fall |
| Mazhai peithaal poo thaangumaa | If heavy rain falls, can a delicate flower endure it? |
| Female | |
| Mazhaiyondrum thadaiyalla | The rain is not an obstacle at all |
| Male :Magarantham sumaiyalla | Male: Pollen is not a heavy burden to bear |
| Female :Mazhaiyondrum thadaiyalla | Female: The rain is not an obstacle at all |
| Male :Magarantham sumaiyalla | Male: Pollen is not a heavy burden to bear |
| Female :Un aanmai enthan uyir saernthu alla | Female: Your manhood joins my soul to embrace me |
| Female | |
| Vanjikkodi nenjappadi | O creeper-like slender maiden, according to your heart's desire |
| Anbin rasam allikkudi | Scoop and drink the sweet nectar of love |
| Yaedhedho seigindrathae | It is doing all kinds of wondrous things to me |
| Male | |
| Mangai idhazh thanga simizh | The young woman's lips are like a golden casket |
| Unthan oli sangathamizh | Your voice sounds like classical Sangam Tamil |
| Poomaari pozhigindrathae | A shower of flowers is raining down continuously |
| Pollaatha naanam po endrathu | Mischievous shyness has finally departed |
| Female :Idhu pothum endru yaar sonnaathu | Female: Who said that this much love is enough? |
வஞ்சிக்கொடி நெஞ்சப்படி
அன்பின் ரசம் அள்ளிக்குடி
ஏதேதோ செய்கின்றதே.....
O creeper-like slender maiden, according to your heart's desire
Scoop and drink the sweet nectar of love
It is doing all kinds of wondrous things to me
மங்கை இதழ் தங்கச் சிமிழ்
உந்தன் ஒலி சங்கத்தமிழ்
பூமாரி பொழிகின்றதே......
பொல்லாத நாணம் போ என்றது
இது போதும் என்று யார் சொன்னது
The young woman's lips are like a golden casket
Your voice sounds like classical Sangam Tamil
A shower of flowers is raining down continuously
Mischievous shyness has finally departed
Who said that this much love is enough?
வஞ்சிக்கொடி நெஞ்சப்படி
அன்பின் ரசம் அள்ளிக்குடி
ஏதேதோ செய்கின்றதே.....
O creeper-like slender maiden, according to your heart's desire
Scoop and drink the sweet nectar of love
It is doing all kinds of wondrous things to me
மங்கை இதழ் தங்கச் சிமிழ்
உந்தன் ஒலி சங்கத்தமிழ்
பூமாரி பொழிகின்றதே......
பொல்லாத நாணம் போ என்றது
இது போதும் என்று யார் சொன்னது
The young woman's lips are like a golden casket
Your voice sounds like classical Sangam Tamil
A shower of flowers is raining down continuously
Mischievous shyness has finally departed
Female: Who said that this much love is enough?
உள்ளங்கை தேனே உன் மேனி தானே
நான் தீண்டும் புல்லாங்குழல்
நீ தீண்ட கண்டு சந்தோசம் கொண்டு
பூப்பூக்கும் புல்லாங்குழல்
O honey on my palm, isn't your body itself
A flute that I tenderly touch?
Female: Feeling joyous seeing you touch it
It is a flute that blossoms into flowers
கொடுத்தாலும் குறையாது
எடுத்தாலும் குறையாது
கொடுத்தாலும் குறையாது
எடுத்தாலும் குறையாது
இளம் பூவின் முத்தம் இதமான யுத்தம்
Even if you give endlessly, love does not diminish
Female: Even if you take endlessly, love does not diminish
Male: Even if you give endlessly, love does not diminish
Female: Even if you take endlessly, love does not diminish
Male: A kiss from a tender flower is a gentle war
வஞ்சிக்கொடி நெஞ்சப்படி
அன்பின் ரசம் அள்ளிக்குடி
ஏதேதோ செய்கின்றதே.....
O creeper-like slender maiden, according to your heart's desire
Scoop and drink the sweet nectar of love
It is doing all kinds of wondrous things to me
மங்கை இதழ் தங்கச் சிமிழ்
உந்தன் ஒலி சங்கத்தமிழ்
பூமாரி பொழிகின்றதே......
பொல்லாத நாணம் போ என்றது
இது போதும் என்று யார் சொன்னது
The young woman's lips are like a golden casket
Your voice sounds like classical Sangam Tamil
A shower of flowers is raining down continuously
Mischievous shyness has finally departed
Female: Who said that this much love is enough?
என் தேகம் யாவும் ஏனிந்த ஈரம்
நீ என்ன கார்க்காலமா
பனி பெய்யும் போதே நனைகின்ற மாதே
மழை பெய்தால் பூ தாங்குமா
Why is my entire body drenched with this wetness?
Are you the rainy monsoon season itself?
Male: O maiden who gets drenched even when dew drops fall
If heavy rain falls, can a delicate flower endure it?
மழையொன்றும் தடையல்ல
மகரந்தம் சுமையல்ல
மழையொன்றும் தடையல்ல
மகரந்தம் சுமையல்ல
உன் ஆண்மை எந்தன் உயிர் சேர்ந்து அள்ள
The rain is not an obstacle at all
Male: Pollen is not a heavy burden to bear
Female: The rain is not an obstacle at all
Male: Pollen is not a heavy burden to bear
Female: Your manhood joins my soul to embrace me
வஞ்சிக்கொடி நெஞ்சப்படி
அன்பின் ரசம் அள்ளிக்குடி
ஏதேதோ செய்கின்றதே.....
O creeper-like slender maiden, according to your heart's desire
Scoop and drink the sweet nectar of love
It is doing all kinds of wondrous things to me
மங்கை இதழ் தங்கச் சிமிழ்
உந்தன் ஒலி சங்கத்தமிழ்
பூமாரி பொழிகின்றதே......
பொல்லாத நாணம் போ என்றது
இது போதும் என்று யார் சொன்னது
The young woman's lips are like a golden casket
Your voice sounds like classical Sangam Tamil
A shower of flowers is raining down continuously
Mischievous shyness has finally departed
Female: Who said that this much love is enough?
.................................
Vanjikkodi nenjappadi
O creeper-like slender maiden, according to your heart's desire
Anbin rasam allikkudi
Scoop and drink the sweet nectar of love
Yaedhedho seigindrathae
It is doing all kinds of wondrous things to me
Mangai idhazh thanga simizh
The young woman's lips are like a golden casket
Unthan oli sangathamizh
Your voice sounds like classical Sangam Tamil
Poomaari pozhigindrathae
A shower of flowers is raining down continuously
Pollaatha naanam po endrathu
Mischievous shyness has finally departed
Idhu pothum endru yaar sonnaathu
Who said that this much love is enough?
Vanjikkodi nenjappadi
O creeper-like slender maiden, according to your heart's desire
Anbin rasam allikkudi
Scoop and drink the sweet nectar of love
Yaedhedho seigindrathae
It is doing all kinds of wondrous things to me
Mangai idhazh thanga simizh
The young woman's lips are like a golden casket
Unthan oli sangathamizh
Your voice sounds like classical Sangam Tamil
Poomaari pozhigindrathae
A shower of flowers is raining down continuously
Pollaatha naanam po endrathu
Mischievous shyness has finally departed
Female :Idhu pothum endru yaar sonnaathu
Female: Who said that this much love is enough?
Ullangai thaenae un maeni thaanae
O honey on my palm, isn't your body itself
Naan theendum pullaanguzhal
A flute that I tenderly touch?
Female :Nee theenda kandu santhosham kondu
Female: Feeling joyous seeing you touch it
Pooppookkum pullaanguzhal
It is a flute that blossoms into flowers
Koduththaalum kuraiyaathu
Even if you give endlessly, love does not diminish
Female :Eduththaalum kuraiyaathu
Female: Even if you take endlessly, love does not diminish
Male :Koduththaalum kuraiyaathu
Male: Even if you give endlessly, love does not diminish
Female :Eduththaalum kuraiyaathu
Female: Even if you take endlessly, love does not diminish
Male :Ilam poovin muththam idhamaana yuththam
Male: A kiss from a tender flower is a gentle war
Vanjikkodi nenjappadi
O creeper-like slender maiden, according to your heart's desire
Anbin rasam allikkudi
Scoop and drink the sweet nectar of love
Yaedhedho seigindrathae
It is doing all kinds of wondrous things to me
Mangai idhazh thanga simizh
The young woman's lips are like a golden casket
Unthan oli sangathamizh
Your voice sounds like classical Sangam Tamil
Poomaari pozhigindrathae
A shower of flowers is raining down continuously
Pollaatha naanam po endrathu
Mischievous shyness has finally departed
Female :Idhu pothum endru yaar sonnaathu
Female: Who said that this much love is enough?
En thegam yaavum yaenintha eeram
Why is my entire body drenched with this wetness?
Nee enna kaarkkaalamaa
Are you the rainy monsoon season itself?
Male :Pani peiyum pothae nanaigindra maathae
Male: O maiden who gets drenched even when dew drops fall
Mazhai peithaal poo thaangumaa
If heavy rain falls, can a delicate flower endure it?
Mazhaiyondrum thadaiyalla
The rain is not an obstacle at all
Male :Magarantham sumaiyalla
Male: Pollen is not a heavy burden to bear
Female :Mazhaiyondrum thadaiyalla
Female: The rain is not an obstacle at all
Male :Magarantham sumaiyalla
Male: Pollen is not a heavy burden to bear
Female :Un aanmai enthan uyir saernthu alla
Female: Your manhood joins my soul to embrace me
Vanjikkodi nenjappadi
O creeper-like slender maiden, according to your heart's desire
Anbin rasam allikkudi
Scoop and drink the sweet nectar of love
Yaedhedho seigindrathae
It is doing all kinds of wondrous things to me
Mangai idhazh thanga simizh
The young woman's lips are like a golden casket
Unthan oli sangathamizh
Your voice sounds like classical Sangam Tamil
Poomaari pozhigindrathae
A shower of flowers is raining down continuously
Pollaatha naanam po endrathu
Mischievous shyness has finally departed
Female :Idhu pothum endru yaar sonnaathu
Female: Who said that this much love is enough?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Vanjikkodi Nenjappadi is a romantic duet from the 1984 Tamil film Shanthi Muhurtham. Set during a tender post-wedding night context, the song captures the intimate and poetic dialogue between newlyweds as they explore their deep affection. The lyrics use rich classical imagery, describing the lover's grace as a creeper vine, her lips as a golden casket, and her sweet voice as Sangam Tamil literature. Throughout the song, the couple celebrates the inexhaustible nature of love—stating that affection never diminishes no matter how much is shared or taken. Using metaphors of dew drops, monsoon rains, and blooming flutes, lyricist Vairamuthu weaves an evocative sensory experience of intimate union, comfort, and sweet surrender.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Mangai idhazh thanga simizh”
Compares the woman's lips to a precious golden box/casket containing sweetness.
Cultural Allusion
“Unthan oli sangathamizh”
Equates the sweet sound of her voice to Sangam Tamil, the pinnacle of classical Tamil literature.
Oxymoron
“Ilam poovin muththam idhamaana yuththam”
Combines 'idhamaana' (pleasant/gentle) with 'yuththam' (war/battle) to describe a passionate kiss.
Rhyme & Anthesis (Iyaibu & Ethirsol)
“Koduththaalum kuraiyaathu / Eduththaalum kuraiyaathu”
Uses contrasting active verbs 'Koduththaalum' (giving) and 'Eduththaalum' (taking) with matching end-rhymes.
Nature Metaphor
“Nee enna kaarkkaalamaa”
Compares the lover's touch and presence to a invigorating monsoon rain (kaarkkaalam).
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Trivia
The lyrics were penned by standard-bearer Tamil poet Vairamuthu, known for bringing classical Tamil literary references like 'Sangathamizh' into mainstream film music during the 1980s.
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