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Lyrics & meaning

Vennilavu Mannil Vandhu

From Mamiyargal Jakkiradhai · 1986

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
Music director
Chandrabose
Details
Mamiyargal Jakkiradhai1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Vennilavu mannil vanthu paaloottumThe white moonlight comes down to earth to feed milk.
Thendral vanthu indru nammai paaraattumThe gentle breeze comes today to praise us.
Vennilavu mannil vanthu paaloottumThe white moonlight comes down to earth to feed milk.
Thendral vanthu indru nammai paaraattumThe gentle breeze comes today to praise us.
Male
Chinna chinna aasai vanthu vaalaattumSmall, tiny desires come and wag their tails playfully.
Nenjukullae enna indru kolaattamWhat a joyful stick-dance celebration inside the heart today!
Female
Muththamidum neramDuring the moment of kissing,
Oru saththam varumendrey poraattamThere is a struggle fearing that a sound might be made.
Male :Muththamidum neramMale: During the moment of kissing,
Oru saththam varumendrey poraattamThere is a struggle fearing that a sound might be made.
Female
Vennilavu mannil vanthu paaloottumThe white moonlight comes down to earth to feed milk.
Thendral vanthu indru nammai paaraattumThe gentle breeze comes today to praise us.
Male :Chinna chinna aasai vanthu vaalaattumMale: Small, tiny desires come and wag their tails playfully.
Nenjukkullae enna indru kolaattamWhat a joyful stick-dance celebration inside the heart today!
Male
Tholgalilae…..haehae tholgalilaeOn the shoulders... haehae on the shoulders,
Vizhum maanganiyae ellai thaanduOh sweet falling mango on my shoulders, cross the boundaries!
Female :Thooyavanae thooyavanaeFemale: Oh pure one, oh pure one,
Ilam sooriyanae ennai thoonduOh young sun, incite and provoke me!
Male :Urangaatha mogam vanthu enai theendumaeMale: Sleepless passion comes and touches me.
Adangaatha aasai indru anai thaandumaeUncontrollable desire breaks all dams today.
Female
Vennilavu mannil vanthu paaloottumThe white moonlight comes down to earth to feed milk.
Thendral vanthu indru nammai paaraattumThe gentle breeze comes today to praise us.
Male :Chinna chinna aasai vanthu vaalaattumMale: Small, tiny desires come and wag their tails playfully.
Nenjukkullae enna indru kolaattamWhat a joyful stick-dance celebration inside the heart today!
Female
Maayavanae….maayavanaeOh mysterious one... oh enchanter,
Un maarbinilae kaigal saerththaenI joined my hands upon your chest.
Male :Oodaiyilae oodaiyilaeMale: In the stream, in the stream,
Vilaiyaadaiyilae poovaai pooppenWhile playing in it, I shall bloom like a flower.
Female :Vilangaatha kelvikkellaam vidai theduvenFemale: I will seek answers for all baffling questions.
Vidigindra neram vanthaal udai theduvenWhen dawn arrives, I will seek my clothes.
Female
Vennilavu mannil vanthu paaloottumThe white moonlight comes down to earth to feed milk.
Thendral vanthu indru nammai paaraattumThe gentle breeze comes today to praise us.
Male :Chinna chinna aasai vanthu vaalaattumMale: Small, tiny desires come and wag their tails playfully.
Nenjukkullae enna indru kolaattamWhat a joyful stick-dance celebration inside the heart today!
Female
Muththamidum neramDuring the moment of kissing,
Oru saththam varumendrey poraattamThere is a struggle fearing that a sound might be made.
Male :Muththamidum neramMale: During the moment of kissing,
Oru saththam varumendrey poraattamThere is a struggle fearing that a sound might be made.
Male :LaalalallaalaalaaMale: Laalalallaalaalaa
Female :LaalalallaalaalaaFemale: Laalalallaalaalaa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Vennilavu mannil vanthu from Mamiyargal Jakkiradhai (1986) is a romantic duet composed by Chandrabose and penned by Vaali, sung by S. P. Balasubramanyam and Vani Jairam. The song describes a nocturnal romantic rendezvous where nature—moonlight, cool breezes, streams—blends seamlessly with the couple's burgeoning love and passion. The lyrics convey playfulness, desire, and intimate surrender between lovers during the quiet hours of the night.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Vennilavu mannil vanthu paaloottum / Thendral vanthu indru nammai paaraattum / Chinna chinna aasai vanthu vaalaattum / Nenjukullae enna indru kolaattam Performance context: Rhyming verb endings in '-oottum', '-aattum', '-aattam'.

Adukku Thodar (Repetition)

Chinna chinna aasai vanthu vaalaattum

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Vizhum maanganiyae ellai thaandu

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Trivia

Composed by Chandrabose, a hitmaker of 1980s Tamil cinema, this romantic track showcases the legendary vocal pairing of S. P. Balasubramanyam and Vani Jairam with evocative lyricism by Vaali.

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