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Lyrics & meaning

Vanthal Indha Neram

From Selviyin Selvan · 1968

Lyricist
Trichy Thiyagarajan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
T. Pugazhenthi
Details
Selviyin Selvan1968

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Vandhaal indha naeramShe has arrived at this moment
Vaa vaa vaaCome, come, come
Thandhaal undhan nenjaiIf you surrender your heart
Thaa thaa thaaGive, give, give
Female
Vandhaal indha naeramShe has arrived at this moment
Vaa vaa vaaCome, come, come
Female
Ponaal varaadhu ilamaiYouth will not return once it passes
Adhu thaanaai tharaadhu inimaiIt will not offer sweetness by itself
Ponadhellaam indru pazhamaiAll that has passed today is now the past
Ponadhellaam indru pazhamaiAll that has passed today is now the past
Ini kaana povadhu pudhumaiWhat lies ahead to be seen is novelty
Pudhumai…. pudhumaiNovelty... novelty
Female
Vandhaal indha naeramShe has arrived at this moment
Vaa vaa vaaCome, come, come
Thandhaal undhan nenjaiIf you surrender your heart
Thaa thaa thaaGive, give, give
Female
Vandhaal indha naeramShe has arrived at this moment
Vaa vaa vaa….aa….Come, come, come... ah...
Female
Suvaiyodu suvai serthuCombining flavor upon flavor
Thunaiyodu thunai korththuLinking companion with companion
Navarasamaana kalai kaattaTo display the art of nine emotions
Navarasamaana kalai kaattaTo display the art of nine emotions
Naadha veenaiyil isai meettaTo strum sweet music on the resonant veena
Naadha veenaiyil isai meettaTo strum sweet music on the resonant veena
Female
Vandhaal…vandhaalShe came... she came
Vandhaal indha naeramShe has arrived at this moment
Vaa vaa vaaCome, come, come
Female
Anbenum vaasal thirandhirukkaWith the doorway of love wide open
Amudha kalasaththai yendhi nirkkaHolding high the vessel of divine nectar
Inbamenum surangam vazhi kaattaWith the mine of joy showing the path
Inbamenum surangam vazhi kaattaWith the mine of joy showing the path
Idhu thaan vaazhkaiyena rasikkaTo relish and savor that this indeed is life
Rasikka rasikka ..aaa..To relish, to relish... ah...
Female
Vandhaal indha naeramShe has arrived at this moment
Vaa vaa vaaCome, come, come
Thandhaal undhan nenjaiIf you surrender your heart
Thaa thaa thaaGive, give, give
Female
Vandhaal indha naeramShe has arrived at this moment
Vaa vaa vaaCome, come, come

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Vandhaal indha naeram' is a passionate invitation to embrace love and live in the beauty of the present moment. It emphasizes the fleeting nature of youth, reminding the listener that time once gone cannot be reclaimed and that the past must be left behind to welcome new joys.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition)

Vaa vaa vaa

The deliberate repetition of words like 'Vaa vaa vaa' and 'Thaa thaa thaa' creates musical urgency and rhythmic momentum.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Ponaal varaadhu ilamai

Rhyming line endings across 'ilamai', 'inimai', 'pazhamai', and 'pudhumai' add lyrical harmony to the stanza.

Uruvagaim (Metaphor)

Anbenum vaasal thirandhirukka

Abstract concepts are personified as tangible objects, such as 'Anbenum vaasal' (doorway of love) and 'Inbamenum surangam' (mine/fountain of joy).

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Trivia

This track is from the 1968 Tamil drama film 'Selviyin Selvan', with lyrics penned by Trichy Thiyagarajan. The song showcases the classic 1960s Tamil cinema style of romantic poetry set to melodic rhythms.

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