- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
- Movie name
- Naam Moovar
- Movie release year
- 1966
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Jul 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Vayadhu Vandha Pennai' from Naam Moovar (1966) is a classic playful romantic duet between lovers expressing their innermost feelings and physical attraction. The female protagonist coquettishly questions whether it is proper for a young man to touch a grown woman, even if he is her lover, and whether she should let go of her innate modesty. In response, her lover gently urges her to cast aside her shyness once true desire blooms, celebrating intimacy and romance. Through metaphorical exchanges comparing hands to cradles, hearts to swings, and physical longing to hunger, the lyrics by Vaali beautifully highlight the subtle dance of passion, consent, and mutual love. Ultimately, the song emphasizes that love transcends bashfulness and brings boundless joy when fully surrendered to.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Oru vaaliban thodalaama / Aval naanathai vidalaama”
The usage of matching rhyming suffixes at the end of consecutive lines creates a melodic cadence (e.g., thodalaama / vidalaama).
Uvamai & Uruvagam (Metaphor / Imagery)
“Kaigal enna thottiloo / Nenjam enna oonjalo”
Comparing loving hands to a cradle ('thottil') and the heart to a swaying swing ('oonjal') poetically conveys gentle affection and emotional agitation.
Rhetorical Questioning (Vinaa Ani)
“Paarthu nindraal podhuma / Pasiyum adangi poguma”
Using questions ('Paarthu nindraal podhuma / Pasiyum adangi poguma') to emphasize that merely looking at love cannot satisfy romantic longing.
Did you know?
Trivia
Composed by veteran music director S. M. Subbaiah Naidu for the 1966 Tamil romantic film 'Naam Moovar', this song remains one of lyricist Vaali's early memorable romantic tracks. Rendered by the legendary duet pair T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela, the song captures the classic mid-60s Tamil cinema aesthetic.
Keep listening
Songs with a similar feeling
From the same album
More songs from Naam Moovar
View albumSpot an issue?
Help us improve the lyrics or English translation.