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Lyrics & meaning

Vanna Kuthirai Vaganamaga

From Kulirkala Megangal · 1986

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Details
Kulirkala Megangal1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vanna kudhirai vaganamaagaWith a colorful horse as my vehicle
Oorvalamaaga naan varuvenaeI will come in a grand procession
Kulir kaalathin mazhai megangalLet the rain clouds of the cold season
Ini padattum pudhu raagangalSing new tunes from now on
Varum sodhanai yaavaiyum sadhanai aagiduvenI will turn all incoming trials into achievements
Oo preethi oo preethi oo preethi oo prethiOh Preethi, oh Preethi, oh Preethi, oh Preethi
Male
Vanna kudhirai vaganamaagaWith a colorful horse as my vehicle
Oorvalamaaga naan varuvenaeI will come in a grand procession
Kulir kaalathin mazhai megangalLet the rain clouds of the cold season
Ini padattum pudhu raagangalSing new tunes from now on
Varum sodhanai yaavaiyum sadhanai aagiduvenI will turn all incoming trials into achievements
Oo preethi oo preethi oo preethi oo prethiOh Preethi, oh Preethi, oh Preethi, oh Preethi
Male
Naalai nam solaiyil thendral veesum endruThat tomorrow a breeze will blow in our garden
Nambuvom nanbanae needhi dhevan unduLet us believe, my friend, for the God of justice exists
Naalai nam solaiyil thendral veesum endruThat tomorrow a breeze will blow in our garden
Nambuvom nanbanae needhi dhevan unduLet us believe, my friend, for the God of justice exists
Ketkkattum nam boopaalam vidiyattum nam aagayamLet our morning song be heard, let our sky awaken
Andha megamellam saatchi edhirkaalam namma aatchiAll those clouds are witnesses, the future is our reign
Andha megamellam saatchi edhirkaalam namma aatchiAll those clouds are witnesses, the future is our reign
Oo preethi oo preethi hae preethi oo prethiOh Preethi, oh Preethi, hey Preethi, oh Preethi
Male
Vanna kudhirai vaganamaagaWith a colorful horse as my vehicle
Oorvalamaaga naan varuvenae haanI will come in a grand procession, haan
Kulir kaalathin mazhai megangalLet the rain clouds of the cold season
Ini padattum pudhu raagangalSing new tunes from now on
Varum sodhanai yaavaiyum sadhanai aagiduvenI will turn all incoming trials into achievements
Male
Haa..haa….Haa..haa....
Kaattilum maettilum ungal kaalgal odumAcross forests and hills, your feet will run
Odinaal ungalai yaar thaan vella koodumIf you run like that, who can ever defeat you?
Kaattilum maettilum ungal kaalgal odumAcross forests and hills, your feet will run
Odinaal ungalai yaar thaan vella koodumIf you run like that, who can ever defeat you?
Engengum naan sellathaanWherever I may travel
Endredrum un per solla thaanIt is only to speak your name forever
Thunai nee irukkum podhu oru yaekkam ingae yaedhuWhen you are there as my companion, what longing could remain here?
Thunai nee irukkum podhu oru yaekkam ingae yaedhuWhen you are there as my companion, what longing could remain here?
Oo preethi hae preethi oo preethi hae prethiOh Preethi, hey Preethi, oh Preethi, hey Preethi
Male
Vanna kudhirai vaganamaagaWith a colorful horse as my vehicle
Oorvalamaaga naan varuvenaeI will come in a grand procession
Kulir kaalathin mazhai megangalLet the rain clouds of the cold season
Ini padattum pudhu raagangalSing new tunes from now on
Varum sodhanai yaavaiyum sadhanai aagiduvenI will turn all incoming trials into achievements
Oo preethi hae preethi oo preethi hae prethi preethiOh Preethi, hey Preethi, oh Preethi, hey Preethi, Preethi

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song expresses profound hope, resilience, and optimism amidst life's challenges. The protagonist declares a confident resolution to convert every hardship ('sodhanai') into a monumental achievement ('sadhanai'), anticipating a triumphant future likened to arriving in a grand procession atop a colorful chariot horse. With unwavering faith in divine justice and the comforting presence of a beloved companion ('Preethi'), the song envisions a brighter dawn where dark winter clouds clear away to sing joyous new melodies.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu / Internal Rhyme

Varum sodhanai yaavaiyum sadhanai aagiduven

Contrast and pairing of 'Sodhanai' (trials) and 'Sadhanai' (achievements) to create a powerful motivational antithesis.

Emonai / Rhyming Endings

Andha megamellam saatchi edhirkaalam namma aatchi

End rhyme between 'saatchi' (witness) and 'aatchi' (rule/reign).

Metaphor

Naalai nam solaiyil thendral veesum endru

Comparing prosperous future days to a gentle breeze blowing through a lush garden.

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Trivia

Veteran lyricist Vaali frequently employed paired wordplay such as 'Sodhanai' (tests) and 'Sadhanai' (achievements) across his career to craft catchy, uplifting Tamil anthems.

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