Vennilave Vennilave
From Vanji Kottai Valipan · 1958
- Lyricist
- Kothamangalam Subbu
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- C. Ramachandra
- Details
- Vanji Kottai Valipan1958
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Vennilavae vennilavae | O white moon, O white moon |
| Vennilavae than madhiyae | O white moon, O cool moon |
| Ennudanae vaa vaa | Come with me, come, come |
| Nilavae nilavae vaa vaa | O moon, O moon, come, come |
| Female | |
| Vaeru thunai yaarumillai | There is no other companion |
| Vaeru thunai yaarumillai | There is no other companion |
| Vidhi vazhiyae vandhaen | I came following the path of destiny |
| Nilavae nilavae vaa vaa | O moon, O moon, come, come |
| Female | |
| Vennilavae than madhiyae | O white moon, O cool moon |
| Ennudanae vaa vaa | Come with me, come, come |
| Nilavae nilavae vaa vaa | O moon, O moon, come, come |
| Female | |
| Anjael anjael endrae | Saying 'Do not fear, do not fear' |
| Aruginil vandhaanae | He came near me |
| Abayamae thandhaanae | He offered me refuge and protection |
| Aadharithaan anburaithaan | He supported me and spoke with affection |
| Yaarivaro ariyaenae naanariyaenae | Who is he? I do not know, I do not know |
| Female | |
| Inba nilaa | Joyful moon |
| Inba nilaa odathilae | In the boat of the joyful moon |
| Yaetriyae vaithaanae | He placed me aboard |
| Idhayam koyil kondaanae | He made a temple of my heart and resided in it |
| Endha ooro enna paero | Which town is he from? What is his name? |
| Engirundho vandhaan | He came from somewhere unknown |
| Engirundho vandhaan | He came from somewhere unknown |
| Idhayam koyil kondaanae | He made a temple of my heart and resided in it |
| Female | |
| Vennilavae than madhiyae | O white moon, O cool moon |
| Ennudanae vaa vaa | Come with me, come, come |
| Nilavae nilavae vaa vaa | O moon, O moon, come, come |
| Female | |
| Vaeru thunai yaarumillai | There is no other companion |
| Vidhi vazhiyae vandhaen | I came following the path of destiny |
| Nilavae nilavae vaa vaa | O moon, O moon, come, come |
| Female | |
| Vennilavae than madhiyae | O white moon, O cool moon |
| Ennudanae vaa vaa | Come with me, come, come |
| Nilavae nilavae vaa vaa | O moon, O moon, come, come |
வெண்ணிலவே வெண்ணிலவே
வெண்ணிலவே தன் மதியே
என்னுடனே வா வா
நிலவே நிலவே வா வா
O white moon, O white moon
O white moon, O cool moon
Come with me, come, come
O moon, O moon, come, come
வேறு துணை யாருமில்லை...
வேறு துணை யாருமில்லை
விதி வழியே வந்தேன்
நிலவே நிலவே வா வா
There is no other companion
There is no other companion
I came following the path of destiny
O moon, O moon, come, come
வெண்ணிலவே தன் மதியே
என்னுடனே வா வா
நிலவே நிலவே வா வா
O white moon, O cool moon
Come with me, come, come
O moon, O moon, come, come
அஞ்சேல் அஞ்சேல் என்றே
அருகினில் வந்தானே
அபயமே தந்தானே
ஆதரித்தான் அன்புரைத்தான்
யாரிவரோ அறியேனே நானறியேனே
Saying 'Do not fear, do not fear'
He came near me
He offered me refuge and protection
He supported me and spoke with affection
Who is he? I do not know, I do not know
இன்ப நிலா
இன்ப நிலா ஓடத்திலே
ஏற்றியே வைத்தானே
இதயம் கோயில் கொண்டானே
எந்த ஊரோ என்ன பேரோ
எங்கிருந்தோ வந்தான்
எங்கிருந்தோ வந்தான்
இதயம் கோயில் கொண்டானே
Joyful moon
In the boat of the joyful moon
He placed me aboard
He made a temple of my heart and resided in it
Which town is he from? What is his name?
He came from somewhere unknown
He came from somewhere unknown
He made a temple of my heart and resided in it
வெண்ணிலவே தன் மதியே
என்னுடனே வா வா
நிலவே நிலவே வா வா
O white moon, O cool moon
Come with me, come, come
O moon, O moon, come, come
வேறு துணை யாருமில்லை
விதி வழியே வந்தேன்
நிலவே நிலவே வா வா
There is no other companion
I came following the path of destiny
O moon, O moon, come, come
வெண்ணிலவே தன் மதியே
என்னுடனே வா வா
நிலவே நிலவே வா வா
O white moon, O cool moon
Come with me, come, come
O moon, O moon, come, come
Vennilavae vennilavae
O white moon, O white moon
Vennilavae than madhiyae
O white moon, O cool moon
Ennudanae vaa vaa
Come with me, come, come
Nilavae nilavae vaa vaa
O moon, O moon, come, come
Vaeru thunai yaarumillai
There is no other companion
Vaeru thunai yaarumillai
There is no other companion
Vidhi vazhiyae vandhaen
I came following the path of destiny
Nilavae nilavae vaa vaa
O moon, O moon, come, come
Vennilavae than madhiyae
O white moon, O cool moon
Ennudanae vaa vaa
Come with me, come, come
Nilavae nilavae vaa vaa
O moon, O moon, come, come
Anjael anjael endrae
Saying 'Do not fear, do not fear'
Aruginil vandhaanae
He came near me
Abayamae thandhaanae
He offered me refuge and protection
Aadharithaan anburaithaan
He supported me and spoke with affection
Yaarivaro ariyaenae naanariyaenae
Who is he? I do not know, I do not know
Inba nilaa
Joyful moon
Inba nilaa odathilae
In the boat of the joyful moon
Yaetriyae vaithaanae
He placed me aboard
Idhayam koyil kondaanae
He made a temple of my heart and resided in it
Endha ooro enna paero
Which town is he from? What is his name?
Engirundho vandhaan
He came from somewhere unknown
Engirundho vandhaan
He came from somewhere unknown
Idhayam koyil kondaanae
He made a temple of my heart and resided in it
Vennilavae than madhiyae
O white moon, O cool moon
Ennudanae vaa vaa
Come with me, come, come
Nilavae nilavae vaa vaa
O moon, O moon, come, come
Vaeru thunai yaarumillai
There is no other companion
Vidhi vazhiyae vandhaen
I came following the path of destiny
Nilavae nilavae vaa vaa
O moon, O moon, come, come
Vennilavae than madhiyae
O white moon, O cool moon
Ennudanae vaa vaa
Come with me, come, come
Nilavae nilavae vaa vaa
O moon, O moon, come, come
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from Vanji Kottai Valipan (1958) expresses deep solitude, tender gratitude, and romantic devotion. The protagonist addresses the cool white moon as her only steadfast companion while reflecting on her journey led by fate. She remembers a mysterious stranger who stepped forward to comfort her in a moment of distress, assuring her safety and offering unconditional affection. Even though his name and origins remain unknown, his noble gestures have left an indelible mark on her soul. By helping her across life's metaphorical waters, he has permanently enshrined himself inside her heart, blending feelings of melancholy with gentle, enduring love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Apostrophe / Personification
“Vennilavae vennilavae”
Addressing the moon directly as a living companion ('Vennilavae') to express deep personal emotions.
Repetition / Anaphora (Adukkuthodar)
“Nilavae nilavae vaa vaa”
Repeating words like 'vaa vaa' and 'anjael anjael' to emphasize urgency and comfort.
Metaphor
“Idhayam koyil kondaanae”
Comparing the heart to a sacred temple ('Idhayam koyil') where the beloved resides.
Initial Assonance / Monai
“Anjael anjael endrae”
Matching vowel sounds at the beginning of consecutive lines ('Anjael', 'Aruginil', 'Abayamae', 'Aadharithaan').
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Trivia
Vanji Kottai Valipan (1958), produced and directed by S. S. Vasan under Gemini Studios, is legendary in Tamil cinema history. While famous for the iconic dance duel 'Kannum Kannum Kalandhu', this gentle melody 'Vennilavae Than Madhiyae' was composed by C. Ramchandra, sung by P. Leela, and written by Kothamangalam Subbu.
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