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Lyrics & meaning

Varuthu Varuthu Ilam Kaatru

From Bramma · 1991

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Bramma
Movie release year
1991
Lyrics added on
12 Feb 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
…………………………..
Varudhu varudhu
Ilam kaattru
Indha vasandha malarin
Idam paaththu
Inidhu inidhu
Adhan paattu
Indha idhayam
Rasikkum asaipottu
Siragu mulaiththa
Kili polae
Manam parakka ninaikkum
Puvi melae
Thanimai ninaivu iniyedhu
Oru thalaivan thazhuva varumbodhu
Varudhu varudhu
Ilam kaattru
Indha vasandha malarin
Idam paaththu
Inidhu inidhu
Adhan paattu
Indha idhayam
Rasikkum asaipottu
Naadi engum odichendru
Naalum oru soodaettrum roobamae
Female :Nesam ennum neiyyai vittu
Nenjil nidham naanaettrum dheebamae
Tholil unnai thaanguven
Idhazh thaenai dhinam vaanguven
Female :Kelu parimaaruven
Adhil naanum pasiyaaruven
Male :Paalum thaenum
Theera theera oorumaa
Varudhu varudhu
Ilam kaattru
Indha vasandha malarin
Idam paaththu
Inidhu inidhu
Adhan paattu
Indha idhayam
Rasikkum asaipottu
………………………………….
Ooraichuttrum thaerum indru
Serum idam seraamal vaadudhae
Male :Devan vandhaan thaerai kandu
Sogam ini sollaamal odumae
Naalai subha velaidhaan
Adhil koodum manamaalaidhaan
Male :Naalum pudhu leelaidhaan
Ini yedhu idaivelaidhaan
Female :Aadal paadal
Aaval theera kanaalaam
Varudhu varudhu
Ilam kaattru
Indha vasandha malarin
Idam paaththu
Inidhu inidhu
Adhan paattu
Indha idhayam
Rasikkum asaipottu
Siragu mulaiththa
Kili polae
Manam parakka ninaikkum
Puvi melae
Thanimai ninaivu iniyedhu
Oru thalaivan thazhuva varumbodhu
Varudhu varudhu
Ilam kaattru
Indha vasandha malarin
Idam paaththu
Inidhu inidhu
Adhan paattu
Indha idhayam
Rasikkum asaipottu
...
Here comes, here comes
the gentle breeze,
seeking out the place
of this spring flower.
So sweet, so sweet
is its song,
which this heart delights in
as it fondly reminisces.
Like a parrot
that has sprouted wings,
the mind longs to soar
high above the earth!
Why dwell on memories of solitude anymore,
when the beloved arrives to embrace?
Here comes, here comes
the gentle breeze,
seeking out the place
of this spring flower.
So sweet, so sweet
is its song,
which this heart delights in
as it fondly reminisces.
Coursing through every vein,
you are the form that kindles warmth daily!
Female: Pouring the ghee of affection,
you are the lamp lit daily within the heart!
I will hold you close upon my shoulders,
I will partake in the honey of your lips every day.
Female: Just ask, and I shall serve you,
and satisfy my own hunger through it!
Male: Will the stream of milk and honey
continue to flow endlessly without stop?
Here comes, here comes
the gentle breeze,
seeking out the place
of this spring flower.
So sweet, so sweet
is its song,
which this heart delights in
as it fondly reminisces.
...
The chariot that circles the town
languishes today without reaching its destination!
Male: The lord has arrived upon seeing the chariot,
sorrow will now flee silently away!
Tomorrow brings an auspicious hour,
when wedding garlands shall be joined!
Male: Every day will be filled with fresh romance,
where is the room for distance now?
Female: With dance and song,
we shall celebrate to our heart's content!
Here comes, here comes
the gentle breeze,
seeking out the place
of this spring flower.
So sweet, so sweet
is its song,
which this heart delights in
as it fondly reminisces.
Like a parrot
that has sprouted wings,
the mind longs to soar
high above the earth!
Why dwell on memories of solitude anymore,
when the beloved arrives to embrace?
Here comes, here comes
the gentle breeze,
seeking out the place
of this spring flower.
So sweet, so sweet
is its song,
which this heart delights in
as it fondly reminisces.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic romantic duet celebrates the joy of newfound love and longing fulfillment. Comparing the romantic sensation to a gentle spring breeze seeking a blooming flower, the song expresses how loneliness fades away in the embrace of one's beloved partner. The lovers share their eager anticipation for marriage, intimacy, and a lifelong union.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

Varudhu varudhu

Repetition of words like 'Varudhu varudhu' and 'Inidhu inidhu' adds rhythmic emphasis and musicality.

Simile (Uvamai)

Siragu mulaiththa kili polae

The heart's freedom and desire to fly above the earth is compared to a parrot that has freshly grown wings ('Siragu mulaiththa kili polae').

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Nesam ennum neiyyai vittu

Love is poetically metaphorized as ghee ('Nesam ennum neiyyai') lighting a lamp within the heart.

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Trivia

Composed by Ilaiyaraaja for the 1991 Tamil film Bramma starring Sathyaraj and Kushboo, this song features lyrics by Vaali and is famous for its soothing melody depicting springtime romance.

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