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Vanna Malar Poongodiye

From Jothi Malar · 1986

Lyricist
Kalaignanam
Singers
Vani Jairam, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Jothi Malar
Movie release year
1986
Lyrics added on
15 Feb 2022

Lyrics & meaning

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Vannamalar poongodiyae vandaadum thaenkulamae
Vannamalar poongodiyae vandaadum thaenkulamae
Ilanthalir maeniyilae inbam tharum pennamuthae
Ilanthalir maeniyilae inbam tharum pennamuthae
Vannamalar poongodiyae vandu vanthu theduthammaa
Vannamalar poongodiyae vandu vanthu theduthammaa
Enni enni naan magizha inba sugam ponguthammaa
Enni enni naan magizha inba sugam ponguthammaa
Vannamalar poongodiyae…..ae….ae….ae…
Maadhulam poo idhazho mangai un sevvidhazho
Maadhulam poo idhazho mangai un sevvidhazho
Naan adhai suvaippatharkku naanam thadai poduvatho
Naan adhai suvaippatharkku naanam thadai poduvatho
Vannamalar poongodiyae vandu vanthu theduthammaa
Enni enni naan magizha inba sugam ponguthammaa
Vannamalar poongodiyae…..ae….ae….ae…
Kannilae panippaarvai kannaa un thanippaarvai
Kannilae panippaarvai kannaa un thanippaarvai
En aasai Adangavillai yaenintha mayakkamo
En aasai Adangavillai yaenintha mayakkamo
Vannamalar poongodiyae vandaadum thaenkulamae
Ilanthalir maeniyilae inbam tharum pennamuthae
Vannamalar poongodiyae…..ae….ae….ae…
Kai uravil mei marakka kaantham ennai izhukkuthadi
Kai uravil mei marakka kaantham ennai izhukkuthadi
Female :Kadhal inbam perugi vara karuvizhi soruguthammaa
Kadhal inbam perugi vara karuvizhi soruguthammaa
Vannamalar poongodiyae vandaadum thaenkulamae
Ilanthalir maeniyilae inbam tharum pennamuthae
Vannamalar poongodiyae vandu vanthu theduthammaa
Enni enni naan magizha inba sugam ponguthammaa
O colorful flowering vine, O pool of honey where bees dance!
O colorful flowering vine, O pool of honey where bees dance!
With your tender leaf-like body, O sweet woman who brings pure joy!
With your tender leaf-like body, O sweet woman who brings pure joy!
O colorful flowering vine, the bee comes searching for you!
O colorful flowering vine, the bee comes searching for you!
As I think of you and rejoice, sweet pleasure overflows!
As I think of you and rejoice, sweet pleasure overflows!
O colorful flowering vine...
Are they pomegranate petals, or your lovely red lips?
Are they pomegranate petals, or your lovely red lips?
When I try to taste them, does your shyness stand in the way?
When I try to taste them, does your shyness stand in the way?
O colorful flowering vine, the bee comes searching for you!
As I think of you and rejoice, sweet pleasure overflows!
O colorful flowering vine...
There is a cool, dewy gaze in your eyes—my beloved, what a special look!
There is a cool, dewy gaze in your eyes—my beloved, what a special look!
My longing refuses to quiet down, why this intoxicating feeling?
My longing refuses to quiet down, why this intoxicating feeling?
O colorful flowering vine, O pool of honey where bees dance!
With your tender leaf-like body, O sweet woman who brings pure joy!
O colorful flowering vine...
To lose myself in your embrace, a magnetic force pulls me in!
To lose myself in your embrace, a magnetic force pulls me in!
As the bliss of love surges, my eyes softly swoon in pleasure!
As the bliss of love surges, my eyes softly swoon in pleasure!
O colorful flowering vine, O pool of honey where bees dance!
With your tender leaf-like body, O sweet woman who brings pure joy!
O colorful flowering vine, the bee comes searching for you!
As I think of you and rejoice, sweet pleasure overflows!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic duet expresses the passionate attraction and emotional bliss shared between lovers. The male protagonist compares his beloved to nature's treasures—a delicate flowering vine, a honey-filled pond, and fresh blossoms—while describing the deep magnetic pull he feels towards her physical presence and sweet grace. In response, the female lover describes her overwhelming joy, intoxication, and complete surrender to their love, highlighting how their intimacy brings boundless pleasure and deep emotional fulfillment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagandhal)

“Vannamalar poongodiyae vandaadum thaenkulamae”

Comparing the female form directly to a 'poongodi' (flowering creeper) and 'thaenkulam' (honey pond) to emphasize natural beauty and sweetness.

Monae (Initial Alliteration)

“Vannamalar poongodiyae vandaadum thaenkulamae”

Repetition of the 'Va' sound across initial words 'Vannamalar' and 'vandaadum' creating musical rhythm.

Simile / Poetical Question (Uvamai)

“Maadhulam poo idhazho mangai un sevvidhazho”

Comparing the heroine's red lips to the vivid petal of a pomegranate flower.

Epanalepsis / Anaphora

“Enni enni naan magizha inba sugam ponguthammaa”

Repetition of 'Enni enni' (thinking again and again) to intensify the emotional feeling of joyful reflection.

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Trivia

'Jothi Malar' (1986) featured a melodic soundtrack composed by the veteran duo Shankar-Ganesh. Lyricist Kalaignanam, better known as a successful writer and producer in Tamil cinema who introduced Rajinikanth in 'Bairavi', penned evocative lyrics for this duet sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Vani Jairam.

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