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Vanna Medaiyil

From Orey Vazhi · 1959

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
T. S. Bhagavathy
Music director
R. Govarthanam
Movie name
Orey Vazhi
Movie release year
1959
Lyrics added on
20 Apr 2024

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Vanna maedaiyil ennam polavae
Vandhu nindravar yaaro
Manjal kungumam maalai sandhanam
Thandhu sendravar yaaro
Vanna maedaiyil ennam polavae
Vandhu nindravar yaaro
Kangal kaanum mun ilaiya nenjilae
Kanavu serndhavar yaaro
Kanindhu vandhaval ezhai enbathaal
Kadhavai moodi sendraaroo
Kangal kaanum mun ilaiya nenjilae
Kanavu serndhavar yaaro
Kanindhu vandhaval ezhai enbathaal
Kadhavai moodi sendraaroo
Vanna maedaiyil ennam polavae
Vandhu nindravar yaaro
Ilamai naadiyil pudhiya vaarthaiyil
Isaiyai serkka mattaaya
Udhaya sooriyan kadhirgal polavae
Oliyai veesa maattaaya
Ilamai naadiyil pudhiya vaarthaiyil
Isaiyai serkka mattaaya
Udhaya sooriyan kadhirgal polavae
Oliyai veesa maattaaya
Vanna maedaiyil ennam polavae
Vandhu nindravar yaaro
Thoongum kaadhalil thuvalum paavaiyin
Thuyilai neekka matttaayaa
Yengum ullamae idhaya naadhanai
Endrum kaana maattaayaa
Thoongum kaadhalil thuvalum paavaiyin
Thuyilai neekka matttaayaa
Yengum ullamae idhaya naadhanai
Endrum kaana maattaayaa
Vanna maedaiyil ennam polavae
Vandhu nindravar yaaro
Manjal kungumam maalai sandhanam
Thandhu sendravar yaaro
On this colorful stage, just as my heart wished,
who is the one that came and stood here?
Turmeric, kumkum, a garland, and sandalwood,
who gave them all and walked away?
On this colorful stage, just as my heart wished,
who is the one that came and stood here?
Before my eyes could see, in my young heart,
who is the one that planted dreams?
Just because the girl who came with a loving heart is poor,
did he shut the door and leave?
Before my eyes could see, in my young heart,
who is the one that planted dreams?
Just because the girl who came with a loving heart is poor,
did he shut the door and leave?
On this colorful stage, just as my heart wished,
who is the one that came and stood here?
To the pulse of my youth, with brand new words,
won't you bring your music?
Like the bright rays of the rising sun,
won't you shine your light?
To the pulse of my youth, with brand new words,
won't you bring your music?
Like the bright rays of the rising sun,
won't you shine your light?
On this colorful stage, just as my heart wished,
who is the one that came and stood here?
For this wilting girl whose love lies asleep,
won't you wake her from her slumber?
O longing heart, the lord of your soul,
will you never see him?
For this wilting girl whose love lies asleep,
won't you wake her from her slumber?
O longing heart, the lord of your soul,
will you never see him?
On this colorful stage, just as my heart wished,
who is the one that came and stood here?
Turmeric, kumkum, a garland, and sandalwood,
who gave them all and walked away?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Vanna Maedaiyil Ennam Polavae is a poignant classic Tamil song from the 1959 movie Orey Vazhi, sung by T. S. Bhagavathy with music composed by R. Govarthanam and lyrics penned by Kannadasan. The song captures the deep melancholy, longing, and romantic yearning of a woman reflecting on an elusive lover. She wonders about the mysterious figure who entered her life, bestowed traditional auspicious symbols of union (turmeric, vermilion, garlands), and then departed, leaving her in heartbreak and uncertainty owing to her impoverished status. Through poetic imagery comparing youthful desire to music and hope to the morning sun rays, she questions if her beloved will ever return to awaken her slumbering love and shine light into her desolate life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Kanindhu vandhaval ezhai enbathaal / Kadhavai moodi sendraaroo”

Repetition of the initial letter 'Ka' in consecutive lines to create rhythmic symmetry.

Upamai (Simile)

“Udhaya sooriyan kadhirgal polavae”

Comparing the expected arrival of hope and love directly to the illuminating rays of the morning sun using the comparative marker 'polavae'.

Anaphora / Refrain

“Vanna maedaiyil ennam polavae / Vandhu nindravar yaaro”

Repeated invocation of the opening couplet throughout the song to anchor the central theme of mystery, yearning, and loss.

Did you know?

Trivia

Orey Vazhi (1959) was directed by K. Shankar and starred Prem Nazir and S. S. Rajendran. The composer R. Govarthanam was a prominent music assistant and arranger in the South Indian film industry known for his rich classical compositions. The song stands out for T. S. Bhagavathy's soulful vocal rendition paired with Kannadasan's emotive lyricism on poverty and romantic longing.

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