Vanna Mozhi Maane
From Sethupathi IPS · 1994
- Lyricists
- Not listed
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Sethupathi IPS1994
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Vannamozhi maanae | O deer with colorful words, |
| Velli meenae pasunthaenae | O silver star, pure fresh honey, |
| Ennudaiya perum | My name and reputation, |
| Konda seerum unai serum | And all the glory I possess, will reach you. |
| Male | |
| Vetri enum maalai | The garland of victory, |
| Oru kaalai perum velai | At the great dawn of time, |
| Pakka balam pendhaan | A woman is indeed the side strength, |
| Enakkoorum thamizh mandhaan | So proclaims this Tamil land to me. |
| Munnaniyil vilanga ingu nee vendum | You are needed here to shine in the lead, |
| Pinnaniyil thulangum sakthi neeyaagum | You are the inner strength glowing in the background. |
| Male | |
| Vannamozhi maanae | O deer with colorful words, |
| Velli meenae pasunthaenae | O silver star, pure fresh honey, |
| Vannamozhi maanae | O deer with colorful words, |
| Velli meenae | O silver star, |
| Male | |
| Hoo oo hoo ooo hoo oooo | Hoo oo hoo ooo hoo oooo |
| Kasthuri endroru kula penndhaanamma | There was a noble woman named Kasturba, |
| Kanavan gandhi pugazh pera vaaiththaal | Who enabled her husband Gandhi to achieve glory. |
| Naagammai endroru thamizh pendhaanamma | There was a Tamil woman named Nagammai, |
| Thandhai periyaar perumaiyai kaaththaal | Who protected the pride of Thanthai Periyar. |
| Male | |
| Maaveeran nehruvin aadhaaramdhaan | The foundation of support for the great hero Nehru, |
| Anjaadha manaiviyin anbu manamdhaan | Was the loving heart of his fearless wife. |
| Kamala nehru aval perdhanamma | Her name was Kamala Nehru, |
| Puganzhthae pesum intha oordhaanamma | This entire land speaks high praise of her! |
| Adhupol enakku needhaan aadhaaram | Just like that, you are my sole foundation. |
| Male | |
| Vannamozhi maanae | O deer with colorful words, |
| Velli meenae pasunthaenae | O silver star, pure fresh honey, |
| Vannamozhi maanae | O deer with colorful words, |
| Velli meenae | O silver star, |
| Male | |
| Kannae un naayagan kaaval thurayilae | My dear, when your hero works in the police force, |
| Kadamai unarnthu uzhaiththidumpothu | Toiling with full awareness of his duty, |
| Ooraarai kaathidum uyarntha paniyilae | In the noble service of protecting the people, |
| Iravo pagalo urakkam yedhu | Where is the sleep, whether day or night? |
| Male | |
| Kaattrodu idi mazhai vandhaalumae | Even if wind, thunder, and rain strike, |
| Kaapaatra povathu engal inamae | It is our duty and community that goes to protect. |
| Kaaval kaaran thozhil sulabam alla | A police officer's job is not easy, |
| Vaarththai yedhu ithan punidham solla | What words can describe its sacredness? |
| Orunaal enaiththaan desam paaraattum | One day, the nation itself will praise me! |
| Male | |
| Vannamozhi maanae | O deer with colorful words, |
| Velli meenae pasunthaenae | O silver star, pure fresh honey, |
| Ennudaiya perum | My name and reputation, |
| Konda seerum unai serum | And all the glory I possess, will reach you. |
| Male | |
| Vetri enum maalai | The garland of victory, |
| Oru kaalai perum velai | At the great dawn of time, |
| Pakka balam pendhaan | A woman is indeed the side strength, |
| Enakkoorum thamizh mandhaan | So proclaims this Tamil land to me. |
| Munnaniyil vilanga ingu nee vendum | You are needed here to shine in the lead, |
| Pinnaniyil thulangum sakthi neeyaagum | You are the inner strength glowing in the background. |
| Male | |
| Vannamozhi maanae | O deer with colorful words, |
| Velli meenae pasunthaenae | O silver star, pure fresh honey, |
| Vannamozhi maanae | O deer with colorful words, |
| Velli meenae | O silver star. |
வண்ணமொழி மானே
வெள்ளி மீனே
பசுந்தேனே
O deer with colorful words,
O silver star, pure fresh honey,
My name and reputation,
And all the glory I possess, will reach you.
என்னுடைய பேரும்
கொண்ட சீரும்
உனைச்சேரும்
The garland of victory,
At the great dawn of time,
A woman is indeed the side strength,
So proclaims this Tamil land to me.
You are needed here to shine in the lead,
You are the inner strength glowing in the background.
வெற்றி எனும் மாலை
ஒரு காளை
பெறும் வேலை
O deer with colorful words,
O silver star, pure fresh honey,
O deer with colorful words,
O silver star,
பக்க பலம் பெண்தான்
எனக்கூறும் தமிழ் மண்தான்
முன்னணியில் விளங்க
இங்கு நீ வேண்டும்
பின்னணியில் துலங்கும்
சக்தி நீயாகும்
Hoo oo hoo ooo hoo oooo
There was a noble woman named Kasturba,
Who enabled her husband Gandhi to achieve glory.
There was a Tamil woman named Nagammai,
Who protected the pride of Thanthai Periyar.
வண்ணமொழி மானே
வெள்ளி மீனே
பசுந்தேனே
வண்ணமொழி மானே
வெள்ளி மீனே
The foundation of support for the great hero Nehru,
Was the loving heart of his fearless wife.
Her name was Kamala Nehru,
This entire land speaks high praise of her!
Just like that, you are my sole foundation.
ஓ ஓ ஓ ஓ.....
ஓ ஓ ஓ ஓ.....
கஸ்தூரி என்றொரு
குலப் பெண்தானம்மா
கணவன் காந்தி
புகழ் பெற வாய்த்தாள்
O deer with colorful words,
O silver star, pure fresh honey,
O deer with colorful words,
O silver star,
நாகம்மை என்றொரு
தமிழ் பெண்தானம்மா
தந்தை பெரியார்
பெருமையை காத்தாள்
My dear, when your hero works in the police force,
Toiling with full awareness of his duty,
In the noble service of protecting the people,
Where is the sleep, whether day or night?
மாவீரன் நேருவின்
ஆதாரம்தான்
அஞ்சாத மனைவியின்
அன்பு மனம்தான்
Even if wind, thunder, and rain strike,
It is our duty and community that goes to protect.
A police officer's job is not easy,
What words can describe its sacredness?
One day, the nation itself will praise me!
கமலா நேரு
அவள் பேர்தானம்மா
புகழ்ந்தே பேசும்
இந்த ஊர்தானம்மா
அதுபோல் எனக்கு
நீதான் ஆதாரம்
O deer with colorful words,
O silver star, pure fresh honey,
My name and reputation,
And all the glory I possess, will reach you.
வண்ணமொழி மானே
வெள்ளி மீனே
பசுந்தேனே
வண்ணமொழி மானே
வெள்ளி மீனே
The garland of victory,
At the great dawn of time,
A woman is indeed the side strength,
So proclaims this Tamil land to me.
You are needed here to shine in the lead,
You are the inner strength glowing in the background.
கண்ணே உன் நாயகன்
காவல் துறையிலே
கடமை உணர்ந்து
உழைத்திடும்போது
O deer with colorful words,
O silver star, pure fresh honey,
O deer with colorful words,
O silver star.
ஊராரைக் காத்திடும்
உயர்ந்த பணியிலே
இரவோ பகலோ
உறக்கம் ஏது
காற்றோடு இடி மழை
வந்தாலுமே
காப்பாற்றப் போவது
எங்கள் இனமே
காவல் காரன்
தொழில் சுலபம் அல்ல
வார்த்தை ஏது
இதன் புனிதம் சொல்ல
ஒருநாள் எனைத்தான்
தேசம் பாராட்டும்
வண்ணமொழி மானே
வெள்ளி மீனே
பசுந்தேனே
என்னுடைய பேரும்
கொண்ட சீரும்
உனைச்சேரும்
வெற்றி எனும் மாலை
ஒரு காளை
பெறும் வேலை
பக்க பலம் பெண்தான்
எனக்கூறும் தமிழ் மண்தான்
முன்னணியில் விளங்க
இங்கு நீ வேண்டும்
பின்னணியில் துலங்கும்
சக்தி நீயாகும்
வண்ணமொழி மானே
வெள்ளி மீனே
பசுந்தேனே
வண்ணமொழி மானே
வெள்ளி மீனே
Vannamozhi maanae
O deer with colorful words,
Velli meenae pasunthaenae
O silver star, pure fresh honey,
Ennudaiya perum
My name and reputation,
Konda seerum unai serum
And all the glory I possess, will reach you.
Vetri enum maalai
The garland of victory,
Oru kaalai perum velai
At the great dawn of time,
Pakka balam pendhaan
A woman is indeed the side strength,
Enakkoorum thamizh mandhaan
So proclaims this Tamil land to me.
Munnaniyil vilanga ingu nee vendum
You are needed here to shine in the lead,
Pinnaniyil thulangum sakthi neeyaagum
You are the inner strength glowing in the background.
Vannamozhi maanae
O deer with colorful words,
Velli meenae pasunthaenae
O silver star, pure fresh honey,
Vannamozhi maanae
O deer with colorful words,
Velli meenae
O silver star,
Hoo oo hoo ooo hoo oooo
Hoo oo hoo ooo hoo oooo
Kasthuri endroru kula penndhaanamma
There was a noble woman named Kasturba,
Kanavan gandhi pugazh pera vaaiththaal
Who enabled her husband Gandhi to achieve glory.
Naagammai endroru thamizh pendhaanamma
There was a Tamil woman named Nagammai,
Thandhai periyaar perumaiyai kaaththaal
Who protected the pride of Thanthai Periyar.
Maaveeran nehruvin aadhaaramdhaan
The foundation of support for the great hero Nehru,
Anjaadha manaiviyin anbu manamdhaan
Was the loving heart of his fearless wife.
Kamala nehru aval perdhanamma
Her name was Kamala Nehru,
Puganzhthae pesum intha oordhaanamma
This entire land speaks high praise of her!
Adhupol enakku needhaan aadhaaram
Just like that, you are my sole foundation.
Vannamozhi maanae
O deer with colorful words,
Velli meenae pasunthaenae
O silver star, pure fresh honey,
Vannamozhi maanae
O deer with colorful words,
Velli meenae
O silver star,
Kannae un naayagan kaaval thurayilae
My dear, when your hero works in the police force,
Kadamai unarnthu uzhaiththidumpothu
Toiling with full awareness of his duty,
Ooraarai kaathidum uyarntha paniyilae
In the noble service of protecting the people,
Iravo pagalo urakkam yedhu
Where is the sleep, whether day or night?
Kaattrodu idi mazhai vandhaalumae
Even if wind, thunder, and rain strike,
Kaapaatra povathu engal inamae
It is our duty and community that goes to protect.
Kaaval kaaran thozhil sulabam alla
A police officer's job is not easy,
Vaarththai yedhu ithan punidham solla
What words can describe its sacredness?
Orunaal enaiththaan desam paaraattum
One day, the nation itself will praise me!
Vannamozhi maanae
O deer with colorful words,
Velli meenae pasunthaenae
O silver star, pure fresh honey,
Ennudaiya perum
My name and reputation,
Konda seerum unai serum
And all the glory I possess, will reach you.
Vetri enum maalai
The garland of victory,
Oru kaalai perum velai
At the great dawn of time,
Pakka balam pendhaan
A woman is indeed the side strength,
Enakkoorum thamizh mandhaan
So proclaims this Tamil land to me.
Munnaniyil vilanga ingu nee vendum
You are needed here to shine in the lead,
Pinnaniyil thulangum sakthi neeyaagum
You are the inner strength glowing in the background.
Vannamozhi maanae
O deer with colorful words,
Velli meenae pasunthaenae
O silver star, pure fresh honey,
Vannamozhi maanae
O deer with colorful words,
Velli meenae
O silver star.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Vannamozhi Maanae from the 1994 film Sethupathi IPS is an affectionate and inspiring song sung by an honest police officer to his wife. He praises her as his constant source of strength and attributes all his future achievements and glory to her steadfast support. To emphasize her importance, he cites historical examples of iconic wives like Kasturba Gandhi, Nagammai, and Kamala Nehru, who stood silently behind legendary leaders and enabled their greatness. The song also portrays the arduous and noble nature of a police officer's duty. Operating day and night through storms and severe adversity, the officer works selflessly to safeguard society, expressing faith that his sacrifices will one day earn the nation's honor and gratitude.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vannamozhi maanae / Velli meenae pasunthaenae / Vetri enum maalaikaiku kaatturoo idi mazhai vandhaalumae / Kaapaatra povathu engal inamae”
Allusion (Varalaatru Kurippu)
“Kasthuri endroru kula penndhaanamma... Naagammai endroru thamizh pendhaanamma... Kamala nehru aval perdhanamma”
References historical female figures—Kasturba Gandhi, Nagammai (wife of Periyar), and Kamala Nehru—to highlight the role of supportive wives behind great leaders.
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Munnaniyil vilanga ingu nee vendum / Pinnaniyil thulangum sakthi neeyaagum”
The second consonant 'nna' rhymes between consecutive lines, creating a rhythmic cadence.
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kaattrodu idi mazhai vandhaalumae / Kaapaatra povathu engal inamae / Kaaval kaaran thozhil sulabam alla”
Repetition of the starting sound 'Kaa' across consecutive lines.
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Trivia
Sethupathi IPS (1994) is an action drama film starring Vijayakanth and Soundarya, directed by P. Vasu. The music for the film was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Vaali. This track is sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra.
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