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Lyrics & meaning

Velinaatu Gramapurathil

From Naadi Thudikuthadi · 2016

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
Haricharan, Swetha Mohan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
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Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Velinaatu graamapurathilIn a foreign village
Vilaiyadum kaadhal jodiA romantic couple plays around
Ariyaatha manithar kaatumShown by unknown strangers
Oru aravanaipilaeIn a warm embrace
Female
Velinaatu graamapurathilIn a foreign village
Vilaiyadum kaadhal jodiA romantic couple plays around
Ariyaatha manithar kaatumShown by unknown strangers
Oru aravanaipilaeIn a warm embrace
Male
Pagal velicham nuzhainthidaathaWhere daylight does not penetrate
Indha vanathin iravin sugathaiThe nocturnal pleasure of this forest
Magzhinthu kalikavaaShall I celebrate with joy?
Female
Velinaatu graamapurathilIn a foreign village
Vilaiyadum kaadhal jodiA romantic couple plays around
Ariyaatha manithar kaatumShown by unknown strangers
Oru aravanaipilaeIn a warm embrace
Female
Pazhagum indha naatkalThese days of companionship
Mayil iragai pola varudaCaress like a peacock feather
Nathiyilae or nathiyilaeLike a river, in a river
Oh mithakuthae ullamOh, the heart floats along
Male
Nadhiyil vizhuntha poovaiLike a flower fallen into the river
Manam unadhu vazhiyil sellaMy mind follows your path
Kenjalil un konjalilIn your pleading, in your caresses
Pirakuthae chellamAffection is born
Female
Enakku endru ethuvum illaNothing belongs to me
Enadhu ulagilaeIn my own world
Ithayam pirakkum dhinamum dhinamumEvery single day a heart is born
Unadhu ninaivilaeIn your sweet memories
Male
Indha nimisham iniya nimishamThis sweet moment, sweet moment
Indha nimisham iniya nimishamThis sweet moment, sweet moment
Enakkum podhumaeIs enough for me too
Female
Velinaatu graamapurathilIn a foreign village
Vilaiyadum kaadhal jodiA romantic couple plays around
Ariyaatha manithar kaatumShown by unknown strangers
Oru aravanaipilaeIn a warm embrace
Male
Velinaatu graamapurathilIn a foreign village
Vilaiyadum kaadhal jodiA romantic couple plays around
Ariyaatha manithar kaatumShown by unknown strangers
Oru aravanaipilaeIn a warm embrace
Male
Nilavin oliyai eduthuTaking the soft light of the moon
Oru pudavaiyaaga uduthuDraping it like a fine saree
Mayanguthae un azhagilaeEntranced by your beauty
Un azhagilae nenjamThe heart swoons over your beauty
Female
Mounamaana mayakkamA silent intoxication
Un uyiril kalantha nerukkamA closeness blended into your soul
Nadunguthae udal nadunguthaeThe body trembles, body trembles
Udal nadunguthae konjamThe body trembles just a little
Male
Udalil konjam uyiril konjamA bit in the body, a bit in the soul
OlinthukollavaShall I hide myself away?
Unakkum irukkum ulagai rasithuEnjoying the world that exists for you too
Kadainthu sellavaShall I cross over and go?
Female
Vanna vayathum valarum kanavumColorful youth and growing dreams
Vanna vayathum valarum kanavumColorful youth and growing dreams
Siragai theduthaeSearch for wings to fly
Male
Velinaatu graamapurathilIn a foreign village
Vilaiyadum kaadhal jodiA romantic couple plays around
Ariyaatha manithar kaatumShown by unknown strangers
Oru aravanaipilaeIn a warm embrace
Female
Pagal velicham nuzhainthidaathaWhere daylight does not penetrate
Indha vanathin iravin sugathaiThe nocturnal pleasure of this forest
Magzhinthu kalikavaaShall I celebrate with joy?
Male
Velinaatu graamapurathilIn a foreign village
Vilaiyadum kaadhal jodiA romantic couple plays around
Ariyaatha manithar kaatumShown by unknown strangers
Oru aravanaipilaeIn a warm embrace

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song portrays a romantic escape of two lovers exploring affection and intimacy in a quiet, unfamiliar foreign countryside. Surrounded by serene nature away from home, the couple cherishes moments of gentle bonding, comparing their journey to a floating flower on a river and feeling as though they are wrapping themselves in moonlight.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Mayil iragai pola varuda

Compares the gentle feeling of shared days to the soft touch of a peacock feather.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Nilavin oliyai eduthu Oru pudavaiyaaga uduthu

Metaphorically describes wearing moonlight as if it were a saree.

Initial Rhyme (Monai)

Velinaatu graamapurathil Vilaiyadum kaadhal jodi

Matching initial consonant sounds in 'Velinaatu' and 'Vilaiyadum' creates a melodic rhythm.

Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

Indha nimisham iniya nimisham

Repetition of words to emphasize the emotional sweetness and sensory feeling.

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Trivia

Written by the late national-award-winning lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar, the song highlights his signature style of blending nature motifs with intimate human emotions.

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