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Lyrics & meaning

Vennila Oduthu

From Naalai Unathu Naal · 1984

Lyricist
Na. Kamarasan
Singers
K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jairam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Naalai Unathu Naal
Movie release year
1984
Lyrics added on
24 Sept 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vennilaa ooduthu kannilae aaduthu
Ennoduthaan paaduthu
Vennilaa ooduthu kannilae aaduthu
Ennoduthaan paaduthu
Sonthamae theduthae
Santhosa poomazhaiyae
Konjum singaara thaen kanavae
Konjum singaara thaen kanavae
Vennilaa ooduthu kannilae aaduthu
Ennoduthaan paaduthu
Vaanam maalai yaenthuthae
Bhoomi pookkal naanuthae
Vaanam maalai yaenthuthae
Bhoomi pookkal naanuthae
Kaattrilae pesalaam geetham paadalaam
Kaattrilae pesalaam geetham paadalaam
Male :Mogamae odivaa…..kannilae oviyam….
Mogamae odivaa…..kannilae oviyam….
Nenjilae kaaviyam
Thulluthae ullamae allavaa killavaa
Santhosa poomazhaiyae
Konjum singaara thaen kanavae
Konjum singaara thaen kanavae
Vennilaa ooduthu kannilae aaduthu
Ennoduthaan paaduthu
Maarbil aadum paavaiyae
Aasai kadhal deviyae
Maarbil aadum paavaiyae
Aasai kadhal deviyae
Dhegamo veenaiyo raagam paaduthae
Dhegamo veenaiyo raagam paaduthae
Female :Manjamae theduthae…..nenjamae vaaduthae
Manjamae theduthae…..nenjamae vaaduthae
Mannavaa odivaa
Kanniyin vannamae kannilae minnuthae
Santhosa poomazhaiyae
Konjum singaara thaen kanavae
Konjum singaara thaen kanavae
Vennilaa ooduthu kannilae aaduthu
Ennoduthaan paaduthu
Sonthamae theduthae
Santhosa poomazhaiyae
Both :Konjum singaara thaen kanavae
Konjum singaara thaen kanavae
Lala laalaala laalala laa
Lala laalaala laalala laa
Lala laalaala laalala laa….
The white moon drifts by, dancing in the eyes
And it sings along with me
The white moon drifts by, dancing in the eyes
And it sings along with me
Longing for a bond of love
O joyous shower of flowers!
O sweet, charming dream of honey!
O sweet, charming dream of honey!
The white moon drifts by, dancing in the eyes
And it sings along with me
The sky holds out an evening garland
The flowers on earth blush with shyness
The sky holds out an evening garland
The flowers on earth blush with shyness
We can talk in the breeze, we can sing a song
We can talk in the breeze, we can sing a song
[Male]: Come running, sweet passion... a painting in the eyes...
Come running, sweet passion... a painting in the eyes...
An epic poem in the heart
My heart leaps with joy, shall I hold you close or tease you?
O joyous shower of flowers!
O sweet, charming dream of honey!
O sweet, charming dream of honey!
The white moon drifts by, dancing in the eyes
And it sings along with me
O lovely beauty resting on my chest
O goddess of my deep desire and love
O lovely beauty resting on my chest
O goddess of my deep desire and love
Is your body a veena (traditional string instrument)? It sings a melody!
Is your body a veena (traditional string instrument)? It sings a melody!
[Female]: The bed is waiting... my heart aches with longing
The bed is waiting... my heart aches with longing
Come running to me, my king
The glowing beauty of youth sparkles in the eyes
O joyous shower of flowers!
O sweet, charming dream of honey!
O sweet, charming dream of honey!
The white moon drifts by, dancing in the eyes
And it sings along with me
Longing for a bond of love
O joyous shower of flowers!
[Both]: O sweet, charming dream of honey!
O sweet, charming dream of honey!
Lala laalalaa laalalaa la
Lala laalalaa laalalaa la
Lala laalalaa laalalaa la...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic song captures the intimate and joyful expressions of two lovers enchanted by each other's presence. They compare their love and happiness to a bright moon dancing in the eyes, showers of flowers, and sweet honeyed dreams. Nature itself seems to participate in their romance, as the sky offers garlands and the flowers blush.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Eukai (Rhyming/Iyai) & Anaphora

Vennilaa ooduthu kannilae aaduthu

Repetition of end-rhyming rhyming sound words like 'ooduthu', 'aaduthu', and 'paaduthu' creates rhythmic flow.

Uruvagham (Metaphor)

Santhosa poomazhaiyae

Comparing the dream to honey ('thaen kanavae') and happiness to a shower of flowers ('Santhosa poomazhaiyae').

Rhetorical Metaphor / Personification

Dhegamo veenaiyo raagam paaduthae

Comparing the human body to a musical instrument ('Dhegamo veenaiyo') that plays melodies.

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Trivia

Naalai Unathu Naal (1984) features lyrics penned by the renowned poet Na. Kamarajan, who was celebrated for bringing surrealism and vibrant imagery into modern Tamil film lyrics.

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