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Lyrics & meaning

Velli Nila Padhumai

From Amutha Ganam · 1985

Lyricist
Na. Kamarasan
Singers
Vani Jairam, Ramesh
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Amutha Ganam
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
2 May 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aa… aaa… aaa…aaa….aaa…aa…
Haa….aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa…
Hmm mm
Male :Mm mmm
Female :Hmm mm
Male :Mm mmm
Female :Hmm mm
Male :Mm mmm
Female :Hmm mm
Male :Laa laa
Female :Haa….aaa….aaa…aaa…
Laala laala laala laala laala
Velli nilaa padhumai
Kaadhal palliyilae ilamai
Velli nilaa padhumai
Kaadhal palliyilae ilamai
Idhu poo maedaiyo
Isai naan paadavo
Malai thaen mazhaiyo madhuvo
Velli nilaa padhumai
Kaadhal palliyilae ilamai
Naan soodum sandhana malligaiyo
Naan soodum sandhana malligaiyo
Poo maeni manmadhan boopaalamo
Thaamarai poovin oorvalamae
Female :Haa..aaa…aaa….
Male :Thaamarai poovin oorvalamae
Female :Haa..aaa…aaa….
Male :Amudha gaanamae
Female :Haa..aaa…aaa….
Male :Idhazhoram paadavo
Female :Haa..aaa…aaa….
Male :En thiruvizhavil thaeril
Aadum kiliyae
Female :Haa..aa aa…aa aa….
Velli nilaa padhumai
Kaadhal palliyilae ilamai
Idhu poo maedaiyo
Isai naan paadavo
Malai thaen mazhaiyo madhuvo
Velli nilaa padhumai
Kandaalae kondaadum
Dhevadhai naan
Kandaalae kondaadum
Dhevadhai naan
Kannaalae suga raagam
Naan paadavaa
Aadaiyil moodiya thaen nilavae
Female :Haa..aaa…aaa….
Male :Aadaiyil moodiya thaen nilavae
Female :Haa..aaa…aaa….
Male :Anaithu pesavo
Female :Haa..aaa…aaa….
Male :Naan madiyil saayavo
Female :Haa..aaa…aaa….
Male :Nee konjum velai
Andhi maalai varumo
Female :Haa..aa aa…aa aa….
Velli nilaa padhumai
Kaadhal palliyilae ilamai
Idhu poo maedaiyo
Isai naan paadavo
Malai thaen mazhaiyo madhuvo
Velli nilaa padhumai
Kaadhal palliyilae ilamai
Male : Lallalalaa lalalaa
Laala lallalalaa lalalaa (Overlapping )
Aa… aaa… aaa… aaa… aaa… aa…
Haa… aaa… aaa… aaa… aaa…
Mmm mm
Male: Mmm mmm
Female: Mmm mm
Male: Mmm mmm
Female: Mmm mm
Male: Mmm mmm
Female: Mmm mm
Male: La la
Female: Haa… aaa… aaa… aaa…
Lala lala lala lala lala
A silver moon statue,
Youth blooming in the school of love!
A silver moon statue,
Youth blooming in the school of love!
Is this a stage of flowers?
Shall I sing a song of music?
Is this a shower of mountain honey, or sweet nectar?
A silver moon statue,
Youth blooming in the school of love!
Are you the fragrant jasmine I wear?
Are you the fragrant jasmine I wear?
Is this soft flower-like body the morning raga of Manmathan (the god of love)?
A lovely procession of lotus flowers...
Female: Haa.. aaa… aaa…
Male: A lovely procession of lotus flowers...
Female: Haa.. aaa… aaa…
Male: A sweet divine song...
Female: Haa.. aaa… aaa…
Male: Shall I sing it along your lips?
Female: Haa.. aaa… aaa…
Male: On the chariot of my festival,
O dancing parrot!
Female: Haa.. aa… aa…
A silver moon statue,
Youth blooming in the school of love!
Is this a stage of flowers?
Shall I sing a song of music?
Is this a shower of mountain honey, or sweet nectar?
A silver moon statue!
I am a goddess who celebrates
at the very sight of you!
I am a goddess who celebrates
at the very sight of you!
With my eyes, a sweet melody of joy,
shall I sing for you?
O honeyed moon draped in soft clothes...
Female: Haa.. aaa… aaa…
Male: O honeyed moon draped in soft clothes...
Female: Haa.. aaa… aaa…
Male: Shall I embrace you and speak?
Female: Haa.. aaa… aaa…
Male: Shall I rest on your lap?
Female: Haa.. aaa… aaa…
Male: As you shower sweet love,
will the romantic evening arrive?
Female: Haa.. aa… aa…
A silver moon statue,
Youth blooming in the school of love!
Is this a stage of flowers?
Shall I sing a song of music?
Is this a shower of mountain honey, or sweet nectar?
A silver moon statue,
Youth blooming in the school of love!
Male: Lallalala lalala
Lala lallalala lalala (overlapping)
Female
Female
Male
Male
Female
Male
Female
Female
Male
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Velli Nilaa Padhumai' from the film Amutha Ganam (1985) is a romantic duet filled with intimate expressions, poetic metaphors, and melodious vocalizations. The male lover praises his beloved, comparing her to a statue made of silver moonlight, a lotus procession, and a sweet nectar song. The lyrics written by Na. Kamarajan evoke sensory imagery of mountain honey, jasmine flowers, and soft evening hues, highlighting the bliss of romantic union.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagandhu)

Velli nilaa padhumai

Comparing the beloved to a 'Velli nilaa padhumai' (Silver moon statue) and 'Amudha gaanam' (Nectarous music).

Rhetorical Question (Vinaa)

Idhu poo maedaiyo

Asking 'Idhu poo maedaiyo Isai naan paadavo' to express overwhelming beauty and ecstasy in love.

Iyaibu (Rhyme)

Kaadhal palliyilae ilamai

End rhymes like 'padhumai' and 'ilamai', 'maedaiyo' and 'madhuvo' create rhythmic harmony across lines.

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Trivia

The song features lyrics by the renowned Tamil poet Na. Kamarajan, known for his rich imagery and contribution to modern Tamil lyricism. 'Amutha Ganam' is a lesser-known mid-80s album featuring classic romantic duets typical of the era.

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