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Lyrics & meaning

Veenai Sirippu

From Nool Veli · 1979

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam, L. R. Anjali
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Nool Veli
Movie release year
1979
Lyrics added on
28 Nov 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Veenai sirippu
Aasai azhaippu
Vaedham paadattumaa…
Maalai mayakkam
Ennai mayakkum
Manjam naalaagumaa…
Veenai sirippu
Aasai azhaippu
Vaedham paadattumaa…
Maalai mayakkam
Ennai mayakkum
Manjam naalaagumaa…
{Poosiya sandhanam
Maarbinil saaindhadhum
Kannam thadamaagumaa…} (2)
{Pongiya kungkumam
Sengkani vaai idhazh
Engum vilaiyaadumaa….} (2)
Vizhi orangal
Kadhai pesumo…
Thaen amudhinil mazhai vara
Naadhangal uruvaagumo….
Azhagiya thirumugamadhil
Naanangal vilaiyaadumo…
Idai enum siru kodithanil
Vaanangal kavipaadumo…oo ooo
Veenai sirippu
Aasai azhaippu
Vaedham paadattumaa…
Maalai mayakkam
Ennai mayakkum
Manjam naalaagumaa…
Manmadha mandhiram
Maalaiyil kettadhum
Ennam alaiyaagumo
{Mangala naadagam
Palliyil vandhadhum
Penmai vilaiyaagumo} (2)
Rathi naer vandhu
Malar thoovumae
Orae ragasiya kavidhaiyil
Aanandham kalaiaagumae
Ilaiyodu malarena dhinam
Ullangal uravaadumo
Iruvarum oru nilai pera
Deivangal thunaiyaagumo
Veenai sirippu
Aasai azhaippu
Vaedham paadattumaa…
Female : Maalai mayakkam
Ennai mayakkum
Manjam naalaagumaa…
Laughter like the melody of a veena,
An invitation born of longing,
Shall I sing the sacred verses of love?
The sweet spell of evening
Casts a charm over me,
Is it time for our bed of love?
Laughter like the melody of a veena,
An invitation born of longing,
Shall I sing the sacred verses of love?
The sweet spell of evening
Casts a charm over me,
Is it time for our bed of love?
The sandalwood paste we wore,
As I rest upon your chest,
Will it leave its mark on your cheek?
The bright kumkum (sacred red powder),
On ripe, red lips,
Will it spread and play all over?
From the corners of our eyes,
Will unspoken stories speak?
As rain showers into sweet nectar,
Will rich melodies come alive?
Across that lovely, beautiful face,
Will shy blushes play?
Around a waist slender as a vine,
Will the skies sing poetry?
Laughter like the melody of a veena,
An invitation born of longing,
Shall I sing the sacred verses of love?
The sweet spell of evening
Casts a charm over me,
Is it time for our bed of love?
The spell of Manmatha (god of love),
When heard in the evening,
Will our thoughts swell like waves?
When the auspicious play of romance
Arrives in the bedchamber,
Will womanhood come alive and play?
Rathi (goddess of love) herself will appear,
And shower blossoms down,
In a single secret poem,
Pure joy will turn into art.
Like a leaf and a flower side by side,
Will our hearts stay bonded in love each day?
For the two of us to become one,
Will the gods stand by our side?
Laughter like the melody of a veena,
An invitation born of longing,
Shall I sing the sacred verses of love?
Female: The sweet spell of evening
Casts a charm over me,
Is it time for our bed of love?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Veenai Sirippu from the 1979 movie Nool Veli is a deeply evocative romantic song that captures the intimacy, anticipation, and emotional depth between lovers. Lyricist Kannadasan blends romantic expression with elevated imagery, comparing a lover's smile to the melody of a Veena and physical intimacy to sacred rituals and divine poetry.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Veenai sirippu”

Compares a woman's sweet laughter directly to the melodic sound of a Veena instrument.

Metaphor

“Idai enum siru kodithanil”

Compares a slender waist to a delicate creeper vine ('kodi').

Alliteration (Monnai)

“Maalai mayakkam / Ennai mayakkum / Manjam naalaagumaa…”

Repetition of the 'M' sound across adjacent lines ('Maalai', 'Mayakkum', 'Manjam') enhancing rhythmic flow.

Imagery

“Poosiya sandhanam / Maarbinil saaindhadhum / Kannam thadamaagumaa…”

Uses vivid sensory imagery of sandalwood, red fruit lips, and kumkum to depict passion and intimacy.

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Trivia

Nool Veli (1979) was directed by legendary filmmaker K. Balachander. The music was composed by M.S. Viswanathan, and this classical romantic duet features lyrics by Kannadasan, sung by S.P. Balasubrahmanyam along with S. Janaki.

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