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Lyrics & meaning

Vazhimel Vizhiyaal

From Archanai Pookal · 1982

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Archanai Pookal
Movie release year
1982
Lyrics added on
16 Nov 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vazhimel vizhiyaai
Ethirpaathirundhen
Varuvaai maamugilae
Nee varuvaai maamugilae
Vazhimel vizhiyaai
Ethirpaathirundhen
Varuvaai maamugilae
Nee varuvaai maamugilae
Sugam
Yegaandhamaai malara
Adhu aagaayamaai viriya
Vazhimel vizhiyaai
Ethirpaathirundhen
Varuvaai maamugilae
Nee varuvaai maamugilae
Oru naadhan kai koodum
Thirunaalum kai koodum
Kuzhal neelum malar soodum
Valai kolam nalam paadum
Oru naadhan kai koodum
Thirunaalum kai koodum
Kuzhal neelum malar soodum
Valai kolam nalam paadum
Alangaaram arangerum
Pudhu naanam uruvaagum
Alangaaram arangerum
Pudhu naanam uruvaagum
Manamaalai kollum
Velai vandhaal vaibogamae
Vazhimel vizhiyaai
Ethirpaathirundhen
Varuvaai maamugilae
Nee varuvaai maamugilae
Unai naalum archikka
Enai neeyum varnikka
Oru bandham oru sondham
Adhu paadum pudhu sandham
Unai naalum archikka
Enai neeyum varnikka
Oru bandham oru sondham
Adhu paadum pudhu sandham
Suga naadham subha geetham
Iru nenjam isai podum
Suga naadham subha geetham
Iru nenjam isai podum
Pala raagam thaalam
Baavam yaavum undaagida…
Vazhimel vizhiyaai
Ethirpaathirundhen
Varuvaai maamugilae
Nee varuvaai maamugilae
Sugam
Yegaandhamaai malara
Adhu aagaayamaai viriya
Vazhimel vizhiyaai
Ethirpaathirundhen
Varuvaai maamugilae
Nee varuvaai maamugilae
With my eyes fixed on the path,
I have been waiting for you.
Won't you come, oh dark cloud?
Won't you come, my dark cloud?
With my eyes fixed on the path,
I have been waiting for you.
Won't you come, oh dark cloud?
Won't you come, my dark cloud?
For sweet joy
to blossom in solitude,
and spread as wide as the sky...
With my eyes fixed on the path,
I have been waiting for you.
Won't you come, oh dark cloud?
Won't you come, my dark cloud?
Joining hands with my beloved,
that auspicious day is drawing near.
Flowers will adorn my long hair,
and my jingling bangles will sing of good fortune.
Joining hands with my beloved,
that auspicious day is drawing near.
Flowers will adorn my long hair,
and my jingling bangles will sing of good fortune.
All my bridal beauty will be on display,
and a new shyness will awaken in me.
All my bridal beauty will be on display,
and a new shyness will awaken in me.
When the moment arrives
to exchange wedding garlands, what a celebration it will be!
With my eyes fixed on the path,
I have been waiting for you.
Won't you come, oh dark cloud?
Won't you come, my dark cloud?
As I adore you every single day,
and as you praise my beauty,
this bond and loving kinship
will sing a brand new rhythm.
As I adore you every single day,
and as you praise my beauty,
this bond and loving kinship
will sing a brand new rhythm.
A sweet sound, a blessed melody,
as our two hearts make music together,
A sweet sound, a blessed melody,
as our two hearts make music together,
Bringing many melodies and rhythms,
and every tender feeling to life...
With my eyes fixed on the path,
I have been waiting for you.
Won't you come, oh dark cloud?
Won't you come, my dark cloud?
For sweet joy
to blossom in solitude,
and spread as wide as the sky...
With my eyes fixed on the path,
I have been waiting for you.
Won't you come, oh dark cloud?
Won't you come, my dark cloud?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic song expresses the deep longing, anticipation, and romantic dream of a woman awaiting the arrival of her beloved, whom she metaphorically addresses as a majestic rain cloud (Maamugilae). She describes how her inner joy blossoms in solitude and expands endlessly like the sky as she waits on the threshold for him.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Varuvaai maamugilae”

Addressing the beloved as 'Maamugilae' (great rain cloud), comparing his arrival to life-giving rain that fulfills the parched, longing soul.

Second-Letter Rhyme (Edhukai)

“Unai naalum archikka / Enai neeyum varnikka”

Rhyming of the second consonant sound 'r' across lines to create rhythmic flow.

Internal Rhyme (Iyaibu)

“Oru bandham oru sondham / Adhu paadum pudhu sandham”

Matching end sounds ('bandham', 'sondham', 'sandham') producing a sweet musicality.

Imagery (Visual & Auditory)

“Kuzhal neelum malar soodum / Valai kolam nalam paadum”

Vivid depiction of traditional bridal adornments, long flower-adorned hair, and the sound of bangles singing well-being.

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Trivia

From the 1982 film 'Archanai Pookal', this track features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Vaali, sung beautifully by legendary playback singer S. Janaki.

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