- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Vazhvey Maayam
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Jul 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Vandhanam En Vandhanam' from the film 'Vazhvey Maayam' is a flirtatious, playful duet exploring themes of charm, fleeting romance, and irresistible attraction. The protagonist playfully compares himself to Cupid (Manmadhan) and the sun nourishing multiple lotus flowers, justifying his playboy persona and wandering heart among many women, while the female voice responds with poetic praise and alluring devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Manam oru vandinam”
Compares the human mind/heart directly to a bee ('Manam oru vandinam') to illustrate a restless nature seeking sweet nectar from different flowers.
Analogy / Nature Imagery
“Oru sooriyan pala thaamarai”
Uses the relationship between one sun ('Oru sooriyan') and many lotus flowers ('pala thaamarai') as a justification for a man loving multiple women.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme) & Monai (Alliteration)
“Pazhaiya paal pulithathu / Pudhiya thaen inithathu”
Pairs 'Pazhaiya' and 'Pudhiya' with matching sound structures to contrast old sour milk with fresh sweet honey.
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Trivia
This track features music composed by Gangai Amaran for the hit 1982 drama film 'Vazhvey Maayam', starring Kamal Haasan and Sridevi. The song is sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Vani Jairam, featuring conversational english interjections ('Sorry', 'Extremely sorry') which were a signature element of Kamal Haasan's playful screen persona during that era.
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