Vanna Vanna
From Senthamizh Paattu · 1992
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Jikki
- Music directors
- M. S. Vishwanathan, Ilayaraja
- Details
- Senthamizh Paattu1992
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Vanna vanna solleduthu | Picking colorful words, |
| Ingu vandhadhu senthamizh paattu | The pure Tamil song has arrived here. |
| Vaasam ulla malligai pol manam | Like a fragrant jasmine blossom, |
| Thandhadhu senthamizh paattu | This pure Tamil song has given peace of mind. |
| Female | |
| Vanna vanna solleduthu | Picking colorful words, |
| Ingu vandhadhu senthamizh paattu | The pure Tamil song has arrived here. |
| Vaasam ulla malligai pol manam | Like a fragrant jasmine blossom, |
| Thandhadhu senthamizh paattu | This pure Tamil song has given peace of mind. |
| Female | |
| Ooru sanam ellaarum irundhum | Even though all the village folk pass away, |
| Isai dhaan endrum vaazhum | Music alone will live forever. |
| Manidha jaadhi paattondrinaal dhaan | Only through a song can mankind |
| Kavalai marakkum naalum | Forget its daily worries. |
| Female | |
| Vanna vanna solleduthu | Picking colorful words, |
| Ingu vandhadhu senthamizh paattu | The pure Tamil song has arrived here. |
| Vaasam ulla malligai pol manam | Like a fragrant jasmine blossom, |
| Thandhadhu senthamizh paattu | This pure Tamil song has given peace of mind. |
| Female | |
| {Mozhigal vevvaeru | {Though languages are different, |
| Paadal kondaalum | And songs vary, |
| Inimai ondraanadhu | The sweetness remains one and the same. |
| Thamizhar pan paattai | For the song that expresses |
| Koorum paattukku | The rich culture of Tamils, |
| Thamizhae kan pondradhu } (2) | The Tamil language itself is like the eyes.} |
| Female | |
| Moongil ilai modhi varum | Doesn't the wind brushing against bamboo leaves |
| Kaatrum isai dhaan tharaadho… | Also produce music?... |
| Moondru thamizh vaasamum | Does not the fragrance of Mutthamizh (the three forms of Tamil) |
| Naattu pura paadalil | Flow in folk songs |
| Pudhup punal polae varaadho… | Like a fresh mountain stream?... |
| Female | |
| Vanna vanna solleduthu | Picking colorful words, |
| Ingu vandhadhu senthamizh paattu | The pure Tamil song has arrived here. |
| Vaasam ulla malligai pol manam | Like a fragrant jasmine blossom, |
| Thandhadhu senthamizh paattu | This pure Tamil song has given peace of mind. |
| Female | |
| Aa…aa… aa…aa… | Aa...aa... aa...aa... |
| Pillai engindra isaiyin thaai thandhai | Who can say who the mother and father are |
| Yaaro yaar solluvaar | For the child called music? |
| Yaaraal eppodhu isai dhaan undaachchu | Who created music and when? |
| Badhil dhaan yaar solluvaar | Who can answer this? |
| Female | |
| Pillai engindra isaiyin thaai thandhai | Who can say who the mother and father are |
| Yaaro yaar solluvaar | For the child called music? |
| Yaaraal eppodhu isai dhaan undaachchu | Who created music and when? |
| Badhil dhaan yaar solluvaar | Who can answer this? |
| Female | |
| Paayum nadhi moolam enna | What is the origin of a flowing river? |
| Paarppadhillai yaarum ennaalum | No one ever checks that. |
| Naanum indha bhoomiyil | Similarly, on this earth, |
| Neela nadhi polavae | Just like a blue river, |
| Nadandhiduven engaeyum…m…m…m | I will keep flowing anywhere...m...m...m |
| Female | |
| Vanna vanna solleduthu | Picking colorful words, |
| Ingu vandhadhu senthamizh paattu | The pure Tamil song has arrived here. |
| Vaasam ulla malligai pol manam | Like a fragrant jasmine blossom, |
| Thandhadhu senthamizh paattu | This pure Tamil song has given peace of mind. |
| Female | |
| Ooru sanam ellaarum irundhum | Even though all the village folk pass away, |
| Isai dhaan endrum vaazhum | Music alone will live forever. |
| Manidha jaadhi paattondrinaal dhaan | Only through a song can mankind |
| Kavalai marakkum naalum | Forget its daily worries. |
| Female | |
| Vanna vanna solleduthu | Picking colorful words, |
| Ingu vandhadhu senthamizh paattu | The pure Tamil song has arrived here. |
| Vaasam ulla malligai pol manam | Like a fragrant jasmine blossom, |
| Thandhadhu senthamizh paattu | This pure Tamil song has given peace of mind. |
வண்ண வண்ண சொல்லெடுத்து
இங்கு வந்தது செந்தமிழ்ப் பாட்டு
வாசமுள்ள மல்லிகை போல் மணம்
தந்தது செந்தமிழ்ப் பாட்டு
Picking colorful words,
The pure Tamil song has arrived here.
Like a fragrant jasmine blossom,
This pure Tamil song has given peace of mind.
வண்ண வண்ண சொல்லெடுத்து
இங்கு வந்தது செந்தமிழ்ப் பாட்டு
வாசமுள்ள மல்லிகை போல் மணம்
தந்தது செந்தமிழ்ப் பாட்டு
Picking colorful words,
The pure Tamil song has arrived here.
Like a fragrant jasmine blossom,
This pure Tamil song has given peace of mind.
ஊரு சனம் எல்லாரும் இருந்தும்
இசைதான் என்றும் வாழும்
மனித ஜாதி பாட்டொன்றினால்தான்
கவலை மறக்கும் நாளும்
Even though all the village folk pass away,
Music alone will live forever.
Only through a song can mankind
Forget its daily worries.
வண்ண வண்ண சொல்லெடுத்து
இங்கு வந்தது செந்தமிழ்ப் பாட்டு
வாசமுள்ள மல்லிகை போல் மணம்
தந்தது செந்தமிழ்ப் பாட்டு
Picking colorful words,
The pure Tamil song has arrived here.
Like a fragrant jasmine blossom,
This pure Tamil song has given peace of mind.
{மொழிகள் வெவ்வேறு
பாடல் கொண்டாலும்
இனிமை ஒன்றானது
தமிழர் பண்பாட்டைக்
கூறும் பாட்டுக்கு
தமிழே கண் போன்றது} (2)
{Though languages are different,
And songs vary,
The sweetness remains one and the same.
For the song that expresses
The rich culture of Tamils,
The Tamil language itself is like the eyes.}
மூங்கிலிலை மோதி வரும்
காற்றும் இசைதான் தராதோ...
மூன்று தமிழ் வாசமும்
நாட்டுப்புறப் பாடலில்
புதுப் புனல் போலே வராதோ.....ஓ....
Doesn't the wind brushing against bamboo leaves
Also produce music?...
Does not the fragrance of Mutthamizh (the three forms of Tamil)
Flow in folk songs
Like a fresh mountain stream?...
வண்ண வண்ண சொல்லெடுத்து
இங்கு வந்தது செந்தமிழ்ப் பாட்டு
வாசமுள்ள மல்லிகை போல் மணம்
தந்தது செந்தமிழ்ப் பாட்டு
Picking colorful words,
The pure Tamil song has arrived here.
Like a fragrant jasmine blossom,
This pure Tamil song has given peace of mind.
ஆ......ஆஅ......ஆ.....ஆ....
பிள்ளை என்கின்ற இசையின் தாய் தந்தை
யாரோ யார் சொல்லுவார்
யாரால் எப்போது இசைதான் உண்டாச்சு
பதில்தான் யார் சொல்லுவார்
Aa...aa... aa...aa...
Who can say who the mother and father are
For the child called music?
Who created music and when?
Who can answer this?
பிள்ளை என்கின்ற இசையின் தாய் தந்தை
யாரோ யார் சொல்லுவார்
யாரால் எப்போது இசைதான் உண்டாச்சு
பதில்தான் யார் சொல்லுவார்
Who can say who the mother and father are
For the child called music?
Who created music and when?
Who can answer this?
பாயும் நதி மூலம் என்ன
பார்ப்பதில்லை யாரும் எந்நாளும்
நானும் இந்த பூமியில்
நீல நதி போலவே
நடந்திடுவேன் எங்கேயும்...ம்...ம்...ம்
What is the origin of a flowing river?
No one ever checks that.
Similarly, on this earth,
Just like a blue river,
I will keep flowing anywhere...m...m...m
வண்ண வண்ண சொல்லெடுத்து
இங்கு வந்தது செந்தமிழ்ப் பாட்டு
வாசமுள்ள மல்லிகை போல் மணம்
தந்தது செந்தமிழ்ப் பாட்டு
Picking colorful words,
The pure Tamil song has arrived here.
Like a fragrant jasmine blossom,
This pure Tamil song has given peace of mind.
ஊரு சனம் எல்லாரும் இருந்தும்
இசைதான் என்றும் வாழும்
மனித ஜாதி பாட்டொன்றினால்தான்
கவலை மறக்கும் நாளும்
Even though all the village folk pass away,
Music alone will live forever.
Only through a song can mankind
Forget its daily worries.
வண்ண வண்ண சொல்லெடுத்து
இங்கு வந்தது செந்தமிழ்ப் பாட்டு
வாசமுள்ள மல்லிகை போல் மணம்
தந்தது செந்தமிழ்ப் பாட்டு
Picking colorful words,
The pure Tamil song has arrived here.
Like a fragrant jasmine blossom,
This pure Tamil song has given peace of mind.
Vanna vanna solleduthu
Picking colorful words,
Ingu vandhadhu senthamizh paattu
The pure Tamil song has arrived here.
Vaasam ulla malligai pol manam
Like a fragrant jasmine blossom,
Thandhadhu senthamizh paattu
This pure Tamil song has given peace of mind.
Vanna vanna solleduthu
Picking colorful words,
Ingu vandhadhu senthamizh paattu
The pure Tamil song has arrived here.
Vaasam ulla malligai pol manam
Like a fragrant jasmine blossom,
Thandhadhu senthamizh paattu
This pure Tamil song has given peace of mind.
Ooru sanam ellaarum irundhum
Even though all the village folk pass away,
Isai dhaan endrum vaazhum
Music alone will live forever.
Manidha jaadhi paattondrinaal dhaan
Only through a song can mankind
Kavalai marakkum naalum
Forget its daily worries.
Vanna vanna solleduthu
Picking colorful words,
Ingu vandhadhu senthamizh paattu
The pure Tamil song has arrived here.
Vaasam ulla malligai pol manam
Like a fragrant jasmine blossom,
Thandhadhu senthamizh paattu
This pure Tamil song has given peace of mind.
{Mozhigal vevvaeru
{Though languages are different,
Paadal kondaalum
And songs vary,
Inimai ondraanadhu
The sweetness remains one and the same.
Thamizhar pan paattai
For the song that expresses
Koorum paattukku
The rich culture of Tamils,
Thamizhae kan pondradhu } (2)
The Tamil language itself is like the eyes.}
Moongil ilai modhi varum
Doesn't the wind brushing against bamboo leaves
Kaatrum isai dhaan tharaadho…
Also produce music?...
Moondru thamizh vaasamum
Does not the fragrance of Mutthamizh (the three forms of Tamil)
Naattu pura paadalil
Flow in folk songs
Pudhup punal polae varaadho…
Like a fresh mountain stream?...
Vanna vanna solleduthu
Picking colorful words,
Ingu vandhadhu senthamizh paattu
The pure Tamil song has arrived here.
Vaasam ulla malligai pol manam
Like a fragrant jasmine blossom,
Thandhadhu senthamizh paattu
This pure Tamil song has given peace of mind.
Aa…aa… aa…aa…
Aa...aa... aa...aa...
Pillai engindra isaiyin thaai thandhai
Who can say who the mother and father are
Yaaro yaar solluvaar
For the child called music?
Yaaraal eppodhu isai dhaan undaachchu
Who created music and when?
Badhil dhaan yaar solluvaar
Who can answer this?
Pillai engindra isaiyin thaai thandhai
Who can say who the mother and father are
Yaaro yaar solluvaar
For the child called music?
Yaaraal eppodhu isai dhaan undaachchu
Who created music and when?
Badhil dhaan yaar solluvaar
Who can answer this?
Paayum nadhi moolam enna
What is the origin of a flowing river?
Paarppadhillai yaarum ennaalum
No one ever checks that.
Naanum indha bhoomiyil
Similarly, on this earth,
Neela nadhi polavae
Just like a blue river,
Nadandhiduven engaeyum…m…m…m
I will keep flowing anywhere...m...m...m
Vanna vanna solleduthu
Picking colorful words,
Ingu vandhadhu senthamizh paattu
The pure Tamil song has arrived here.
Vaasam ulla malligai pol manam
Like a fragrant jasmine blossom,
Thandhadhu senthamizh paattu
This pure Tamil song has given peace of mind.
Ooru sanam ellaarum irundhum
Even though all the village folk pass away,
Isai dhaan endrum vaazhum
Music alone will live forever.
Manidha jaadhi paattondrinaal dhaan
Only through a song can mankind
Kavalai marakkum naalum
Forget its daily worries.
Vanna vanna solleduthu
Picking colorful words,
Ingu vandhadhu senthamizh paattu
The pure Tamil song has arrived here.
Vaasam ulla malligai pol manam
Like a fragrant jasmine blossom,
Thandhadhu senthamizh paattu
This pure Tamil song has given peace of mind.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This soulful song from the 1992 film 'Senthamizh Paattu' celebrates the timeless, universal nature of music and the rich heritage of the Tamil language. The lyrics highlight how pure Tamil songs bring relief and comfort to people, comparing music's uplifting effect to the soothing scent of jasmine and the endless flow of a river. The singer reflects on how music transcends human lifespans and language barriers. Just as no one traces the ultimate source of a river, music's origin remains an eternal mystery, yet it flows endlessly to touch hearts and erase life's daily sorrow.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Vaasam ulla malligai pol manam”
Compares the sweet fragrance of jasmine flowers ('malligai') to the pleasing feeling given by the song.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Pillai engindra isaiyin thaai thandhai”
Personifies music as an orphan child ('pillai') whose origin and parentage are unknown.
Simile
“Neela nadhi polavae”
Compares the singer's journey through life and music to a endlessly flowing blue river.
Monai (Alliteration)
“Vanna vanna solleduthu”
Repetition of the initial letter 'Va' across consecutive words in the line.
Did you know?
Trivia
The movie 'Senthamizh Paattu' (1992), starring Prabhu and Sukanya, featured a rare joint musical collaboration between two legends of Tamil cinema music: M. S. Viswanathan and Ilaiyaraaja. Lyricist Vaali penned the track emphasizing the timelessness of Tamil folk and classical music.
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