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Isaimozhi
Lyrics & meaning

Vennilavae

From Wolf · 2023

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singers
Mugen Rao, Sarath Santosh
Music director
Amrish
Details
Wolf2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vennilave en VennilaveO silver moon, my silver moon,
Nee kai thodum dhooramthil veesugiraaiYou waft around within my hand's reach.
Theendidava ena ketkayileWhen I ask if I may touch you,
Hmm endrum hmmum endrum pesugiraaiYou answer only with quiet hums and subtle sighs.
Male
Vennilave en VennilaveO silver moon, my silver moon,
Nee kai thodum dhooramthil veesugiraaiYou waft around within my hand's reach.
Male
…………………....
Male
Thakida dhoomThakida dhoom
Tha dhira dhira dhoomTha dhira dhira dhoom
Thakida dhoomThakida dhoom
Tha dhira dhira dhoomTha dhira dhira dhoom
Male
Thakida dhoomThakida dhoom
Tha dhira dhira dhoomTha dhira dhira dhoom
Thakida dhoomThakida dhoom
Tha dhira dhira dhoomTha dhira dhira dhoom
Male
Ilai ilai ilai yena urasidavaShall I rustle against you like gentle leaves?
Idhayathil idi yena erangidavaShall I descend into your heart like sudden thunder?
Iravugal iravugal thirudidavaShall I steal away the dark nights?
Male :Ilai inimaiyil unai unai varudidavaMale: Shall I caress you gently in sweet tenderness?
Male
Azhage azhaginumO beauty beyond beauty,
Azhagiya azhageThe most beautiful beauty,
En azhagulageMy world of beauty,
Azhage azhaginumO beauty beyond beauty,
Azhagiya azhageThe most beautiful beauty,
En azhagulageMy world of beauty,
Male
Vennilave en VennilaveO silver moon, my silver moon,
Nee kai thodum dhooramthil veesugiraaiYou waft around within my hand's reach.
Theendidava ena ketkayileWhen I ask if I may touch you,
Hmm endrum hmmum endrum pesugiraaiYou answer only with quiet hums and subtle sighs.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Vennilave En Vennilave' is a romantic tracks expressing deep affection and yearning for a beloved. The protagonist compares his beloved to the moon ('Vennilave') who remains enticingly close—within arm's reach—yet coyly elusive, responding to his affectionate overtures only with quiet hums. In the verse, he passionately wonders if he can caress her like soft leaves, impact her heart like thunder, and steal away the nights together in bliss.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Vennilave en Vennilave

Compares the lover directly to the moon ('Vennilave'), signifying her radiance, purity, and captivating presence.

Simile (Uvamai)

Ilai ilai ilai yena urasidava / Idhayathil idi yena erangidava

Uses 'yena' (like) to compare soft touching to leaves rustling ('Ilai yena') and intense affection to thunder entering the heart ('idi yena').

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Assonance)

Ilai ilai ilai yena urasidava

The initial vowel sound 'I' is repeated at the start of consecutive lines (Ilai, Idhayathil, Iravugal).

Anaphora / Polyptoton

Azhage azhaginum / Azhagiya azhage / En azhagulage

Repetition of the root word 'Azhagu' (beauty) in different inflectional forms to emphasize extreme beauty.

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Trivia

Featured in the film 'Wolf' (2023) starring Prabhu Deva, this track composed by Amrish features lyrics by prominent lyricist Madhan Karky, who frequently uses inventive linguistic repetition and nature-inspired metaphors.

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