Velli Nillavae
From Eeswaran · 2021
- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singer
- ML Gayatri
- Music director
- Thaman S
- Details
- Eeswaran2021
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Velli nilavozhi veedu | A house filled with silver moonlight |
| Vizhagaadha anbil aadi paadu | Dance and sing in unwavering love |
| Sangathamizh isaiyodu | To the music of Sangam Tamil |
| Sadhiraaadum sondham theaneer koodu | Relatives dance together in this sweet honeycomb of a home |
| Female | |
| Azhagiya uravu thaanae | It is truly a beautiful relationship |
| Endrum engae anandham | Happiness is everywhere, forever |
| Kanavugal kalainthidaamal | Without dreams getting shattered |
| Kaigal sera perinbam | Joining hands brings supreme joy |
| Female | |
| Vannangal ethanai | How many colors there are |
| Vaanavil sollida | For the rainbow to describe |
| Deivangal moththamum | All the gods gathering together |
| Archanai seithida | To perform prayers and worship |
| Andha badhilil ingu sorgam kidaithidum | In that response, heaven is attained right here |
| Sugam virigirathae | Pleasure and bliss expand continuously |
| Female | |
| Velli nilavozhi veedu | A house filled with silver moonlight |
| Vizhagaadha anbil aadi paadu | Dance and sing in unwavering love |
| Sangathamizh isaiyodu | To the music of Sangam Tamil |
| Sadhiraaadum sondham theaneer koodu | Relatives dance together in this sweet honeycomb of a home |
| Female | |
| Kaatril veesum | Swaying gently in the wind |
| Marangal alla uravugal | Relationships are not mere trees |
| Athu kalanthu vaazhum | They are living, interwoven |
| Azhagai kaattum kavidhaigal | Poems displaying pure beauty |
| Deebam yetrum pozhuthae | At the moment of lighting the lamp |
| Nalla ninaivugal | Good memories arise |
| Athu soodarai maari uyirai | Becoming a bright flame, it touches the soul |
| Meettum inimaigal | Sweetness that revives life itself |
| Female | |
| Pattu therithidum minnal veezhthina | Even if a striking lightning strikes down |
| Paasam viralai neettuthae | Affection extends its welcoming fingers |
| Vetta veliyilum mottum malarnthida | Even in an open barren field, flower buds bloom |
| Kannil vasantham pookkuthae | Spring blooms bright in the eyes |
| Female | |
| Vannangal ethanai | How many colors there are |
| Vaanavil sollida | For the rainbow to describe |
| Deivangal moththamum | All the gods gathering together |
| Archanai seithida | To perform prayers and worship |
| Andha badhilil ingu sorgam kidaithidum | In that response, heaven is attained right here |
| Sugam virigirathae | Pleasure and bliss expand continuously |
| Female | |
| Velli nilavozhi veedu | A house filled with silver moonlight |
| Vizhagaadha anbil aadi paadu | Dance and sing in unwavering love |
| Sangathamizh isaiyodu | To the music of Sangam Tamil |
| Sadhiraaadum sondham theaneer koodu | Relatives dance together in this sweet honeycomb of a home |
வெள்ளி நிலவொளி வீடு
விலகாத அன்பில் ஆடி பாடு
சங்கத்தமிழ் இசையோடு
சதிராடும் சொந்தம் தேநீர் கூடு
A house filled with silver moonlight
Dance and sing in unwavering love
To the music of Sangam Tamil
Relatives dance together in this sweet honeycomb of a home
அழகிய உறவு தானே
என்றும் எங்கே ஆனந்தம்
கனவுகள் கலைந்திடாமல்
கைகள் சேர பேரின்பம்
It is truly a beautiful relationship
Happiness is everywhere, forever
Without dreams getting shattered
Joining hands brings supreme joy
வண்ணங்கள் எத்தனை
வானவில் சொல்லிட
தெய்வங்கள் மொத்தமும்
அர்ச்சனை செய்திட
அந்த பதிலில் இங்கு சொர்க்கம் கிடைத்திடும்
சுகம் விரிகிறதே
How many colors there are
For the rainbow to describe
All the gods gathering together
To perform prayers and worship
In that response, heaven is attained right here
Pleasure and bliss expand continuously
வெள்ளி நிலவொளி வீடு
விலகாத அன்பில் ஆடி பாடு
சங்கத்தமிழ் இசையோடு
சதிராடும் சொந்தம் தேநீர் கூடு
A house filled with silver moonlight
Dance and sing in unwavering love
To the music of Sangam Tamil
Relatives dance together in this sweet honeycomb of a home
காற்று வீசும்
மரங்கள் அல்ல உறவுகள்
அது கலந்து வாழும்
அழகை காட்டும் கவிதைகள்
தீபம் ஏற்றும் பொழுதே
நல்ல நினைவுகள்
அது சுடராய் மாறி
உயிரை மீட்டும் இனிமைகள்
Swaying gently in the wind
Relationships are not mere trees
They are living, interwoven
Poems displaying pure beauty
At the moment of lighting the lamp
Good memories arise
Becoming a bright flame, it touches the soul
Sweetness that revives life itself
பட்டு தெறித்திடும் மின்னல் வீழ்த்தின
பாசம் விரலை நீட்டுதே
வெட்ட வெளியிலும் மொட்டும் மலர்ந்திட
கண்ணில் வசந்தம் பூக்குதே
Even if a striking lightning strikes down
Affection extends its welcoming fingers
Even in an open barren field, flower buds bloom
Spring blooms bright in the eyes
வண்ணங்கள் எத்தனை
வானவில் சொல்லிட
தெய்வங்கள் மொத்தமும்
அர்ச்சனை செய்திட
அந்த பதிலில் இங்கு சொர்க்கம் கிடைத்திடும்
சுகம் விரிகிறதே
How many colors there are
For the rainbow to describe
All the gods gathering together
To perform prayers and worship
In that response, heaven is attained right here
Pleasure and bliss expand continuously
வெள்ளி நிலவொளி வீடு
விலகாத அன்பில் ஆடி பாடு
சங்கத்தமிழ் இசையோடு
சதிராடும் சொந்தம் தேநீர் கூடு
A house filled with silver moonlight
Dance and sing in unwavering love
To the music of Sangam Tamil
Relatives dance together in this sweet honeycomb of a home
Velli nilavozhi veedu
A house filled with silver moonlight
Vizhagaadha anbil aadi paadu
Dance and sing in unwavering love
Sangathamizh isaiyodu
To the music of Sangam Tamil
Sadhiraaadum sondham theaneer koodu
Relatives dance together in this sweet honeycomb of a home
Azhagiya uravu thaanae
It is truly a beautiful relationship
Endrum engae anandham
Happiness is everywhere, forever
Kanavugal kalainthidaamal
Without dreams getting shattered
Kaigal sera perinbam
Joining hands brings supreme joy
Vannangal ethanai
How many colors there are
Vaanavil sollida
For the rainbow to describe
Deivangal moththamum
All the gods gathering together
Archanai seithida
To perform prayers and worship
Andha badhilil ingu sorgam kidaithidum
In that response, heaven is attained right here
Sugam virigirathae
Pleasure and bliss expand continuously
Velli nilavozhi veedu
A house filled with silver moonlight
Vizhagaadha anbil aadi paadu
Dance and sing in unwavering love
Sangathamizh isaiyodu
To the music of Sangam Tamil
Sadhiraaadum sondham theaneer koodu
Relatives dance together in this sweet honeycomb of a home
Kaatril veesum
Swaying gently in the wind
Marangal alla uravugal
Relationships are not mere trees
Athu kalanthu vaazhum
They are living, interwoven
Azhagai kaattum kavidhaigal
Poems displaying pure beauty
Deebam yetrum pozhuthae
At the moment of lighting the lamp
Nalla ninaivugal
Good memories arise
Athu soodarai maari uyirai
Becoming a bright flame, it touches the soul
Meettum inimaigal
Sweetness that revives life itself
Pattu therithidum minnal veezhthina
Even if a striking lightning strikes down
Paasam viralai neettuthae
Affection extends its welcoming fingers
Vetta veliyilum mottum malarnthida
Even in an open barren field, flower buds bloom
Kannil vasantham pookkuthae
Spring blooms bright in the eyes
Vannangal ethanai
How many colors there are
Vaanavil sollida
For the rainbow to describe
Deivangal moththamum
All the gods gathering together
Archanai seithida
To perform prayers and worship
Andha badhilil ingu sorgam kidaithidum
In that response, heaven is attained right here
Sugam virigirathae
Pleasure and bliss expand continuously
Velli nilavozhi veedu
A house filled with silver moonlight
Vizhagaadha anbil aadi paadu
Dance and sing in unwavering love
Sangathamizh isaiyodu
To the music of Sangam Tamil
Sadhiraaadum sondham theaneer koodu
Relatives dance together in this sweet honeycomb of a home
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from Eeswaran celebrates the warmth, joy, and emotional security found within a loving family home. It compares a peaceful household to a dwelling filled with silver moonlight and sweet nectar, where Tamil music and culture enrich everyday bonds. The lyrics emphasize that true happiness lies in staying united without letting dreams shatter, as shared affection brings heavenly bliss into daily life. The second stanza deepens this sentiment by comparing human relationships to deep-rooted, living poems that provide comfort even during challenging times. Like a lamp spreading light or spring blossoming in open fields, unconditional family love rejuvenates the soul and transforms a home into paradise.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Sadhiraaadum sondham theaneer koodu”
Comparing the home of relatives to a 'theaneer koodu' (honeycomb), symbolizing sweetness and sweet togetherness.
Visual Imagery
“Velli nilavozhi veedu”
Paints a beautiful image of a house illuminated by cool silver moonlight.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Velli nilavozhi veedu / Vizhagaadha anbil aadi paadu”
Repetition of the 'V' sound at the beginning of consecutive lines ('Velli' and 'Vizhagaadha').
Personification / Hyperbole
“Kannil vasantham pookkuthae”
Attributing spring blooming ('vasantham pookkuthae') inside human eyes to express overwhelming joy.
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Trivia
This track 'Velli Nilavo' is a warm family celebration song from the Silambarasan TR starrer Eeswaran (2021), directed by S. Susienthiran. The music was composed by S. Thaman, featuring heartfelt lyrics by Yugabharathi that highlight traditional Tamil family togetherness.
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