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Vazhvilthane Yaavum Manam

From Digambara Samiyar · 1950

Lyricist
Ka. Mu. Sheriff
Singer
A. P. Komala
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Details
Digambara Samiyar1950

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Vaazhvil thaanae manam pol yaavumIn life itself, according to my heart's desire,
Adaivaeno naanumaeWill I too attain everything?
Andri vaadidum malaraagavaeOr like a wilting flower,
Veenae aavaenoo ulaginilaeWill I become wasted in this world?
Female
Haa vaazhvil thaanaeAh, in life itself...
Vaazhvil thaanae yaavum manam polIn life, will everything happen as my heart wishes,
Aagi sugamae kaanbaenoAnd will I experience true happiness?
Andri naane yaavum izhandhuOr will I lose everything,
Seerizhandhu povaenooAnd become completely ruined?
En vaazhvil thaanaeIn my life itself...
Female
Maasu udaiyathu aagumaeIt possesses blemishes,
Vaan meedhae kaanum maamadhiThe great moon seen high in the sky.
Maasu udaiyathu aagumaeIt possesses blemishes,
Vaan meedhae kaanum maamadhiThe great moon seen high in the sky.
Yaarum adhanaal theedhandraeYet nobody considers it evil because of that,
Izhivaagha adhaiyae pesidaarNor do they speak ill of it.
Yaarum adhanaal theedhandraeYet nobody considers it evil because of that,
Izhivaagha adhaiyae pesidaarNor do they speak ill of it.
Female
Naanumae adhu polJust like that moon,
Maasuthaan udaiyaal endraalumEven if I too possess blemishes,
Naanae sugamae kaanbaenooWill I attain happiness?
Andri vaazhvil yaavum izhandhuOr will I lose everything in life,
Seerizhandhu povaenooAnd become completely ruined?
Veenae azhindhu povaenooWill I perish in vain?
En vaazhvil thaanae…In my life itself...
Female
Vaazhvil thaanae yaavum manam polIn life, will everything happen as my heart wishes,
Aagi sugamae kaanbaenoAnd will I experience true happiness?
Andri naane yaavum izhandhuOr will I lose everything,
Seerizhandhu povaenooAnd become completely ruined?
Veenae azhindhu povaenooWill I perish in vain?
En vaazhvil thaanae…In my life itself...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from Digambara Samiyar (1950) expresses a woman's deep anxiety and philosophical questioning regarding her fate. She ponders whether she will attain joy and fulfillment according to her heart's desires, or end up withered and destroyed like an abandoned flower. To console herself, she reflects on the moon in the sky, pointing out that even though the full moon has visible spots and blemishes, society does not despise or speak ill of it. Drawing this parallel, she questions whether she too will be accepted and granted happiness despite her flaws or whether her life will crumble into loss and disgrace.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Maasu udaiyathu aagumae Vaan meedhae kaanum maamadhi... Naanumae adhu pol

The singer compares her own personal flaws to the blemishes on the moon, suggesting that imperfection should not prevent one from being valued.

Simile (Upamai)

Andri vaadidum malaraagavae

Comparing a tragic life lacking fulfillment to a wilting flower that loses its charm.

Edhukai (Second letter rhyme)

Andri naane yaavum izhandhu / Seerizhandhu povaenoo

The second consonant sound 'ri' matches in 'Andri' and 'Seerizhandhu' creating a rhythmic lyrical flow.

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Trivia

Digambara Samiyar (1950) was a successful mystery film produced by Modern Theatres and directed by T. R. Sundaram, adapted from Vaduvoor K. Duraiswamy Iyengar's famous novel series. The movie featured music composed by legendary maestro G. Ramanathan, with this particular introspective track performed beautifully by A. P. Komala.

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