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Lyrics & meaning

Virunthukku Vara Solladi

From Yanai Valartha Vanampadi Magan · 1971

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
S. Janaki, L. R. Eswari
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Yanai Valartha Vanampadi Magan1971

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Virunthukku vara solladiAsk him to come for the feast, girl.
Veerathil singam paarvaiyil azhaganA lion in valor, a handsome man in sight.
Mannavanaagum thirunaal indruToday is the auspicious day he becomes king.
Thirunaal thirunaal thirunaal indruAn auspicious day, auspicious day, auspicious day today!
Female
Virunthukku vara solladiAsk him to come for the feast, girl.
Veerathil singam paarvaiyil azhaganA lion in valor, a handsome man in sight.
Mannavanaagum thirunaal indruToday is the auspicious day he becomes king.
Thirunaal thirunaal thirunaal indruAn auspicious day, auspicious day, auspicious day today!
Female
Kaattukku raja mudisoottuCrown the king of the forest,
Kannae paadadi oru paattuMy dear, sing a song!
Paattukku thaalam pottukka raajaKing, set the beat for the song,
Aarambam aagattum vilaiyattuLet the games begin!
Female
Pazhagi pazhagi konjamGetting close and familiar bit by bit,
Vilagi vilagi vandhuMoving away and coming back again,
Paruvathu kaadhal vazhikattuLet youthful love show the way,
Vilaiyattu mudi soottuCrown this game of love!
Virunthukku vara solladiAsk him to come for the feast, girl.
Female
Therkku malai paruva kaattruThe seasonal breeze from the southern hills,
Theda nikkuthu paathukkoIs standing and searching for you, look out!
Thaen kudathil ennai alli pottukooScoop me up and drop me into a pot of honey!
Pakkathilae vellam unduThere is a flood flowing nearby,
Anaiyai pottu thaduthukkoBuild a dam and stem the flow!
Padagai pola mella mella medhandhukkoFloat gently and slowly like a boat,
Female
Akkaraikkum ikkaraikkum odikkooRun back and forth between this bank and that bank,
Aalavandha rajavaiyum paadikkoSing in praise of the king who came to rule!
Female
Virunthukku vara solladiAsk him to come for the feast, girl.
Veerathil singam paarvaiyil azhaganA lion in valor, a handsome man in sight.
Mannavanaagum thirunaal indruToday is the auspicious day he becomes king.
Thirunaal thirunaal thirunaal indruAn auspicious day, auspicious day, auspicious day today!
Female
Ilaiyudhir kaalam poyaachudistributional The autumn season of falling leaves is gone,
Thalir vidum kaalam vandhaachuThe spring season of sprouting leaves has arrived!
Ellorum onna villodu ninnaWhen everyone stands together with their bows,
Edhirpavai ellam thoolaachuWhatever opposes us turns into dust!
Female
Enakku enakku nallaFor me, for me, good times,
Poluthu poluthu endruMoment by moment,
Inbathil vilundhaal sugam aachuFalling into bliss has turned into pure joy,
Nalam aachu uravaachuGoodness has arrived, bonds have formed!
Female
Virunthukku vara solladiAsk him to come for the feast, girl.
Veerathil singam paarvaiyil azhaganA lion in valor, a handsome man in sight.
Mannavanaagum thirunaal indruToday is the auspicious day he becomes king.
Thirunaal thirunaal thirunaal indruAn auspicious day, auspicious day, auspicious day today!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic duet celebrates victory, coronation, and joyful romantic union. The song calls upon a heroic figure—described as courageous as a lion yet gentle in looks—to attend a festive celebration marking his rise to leadership. Using vivid nature imagery such as southern breezes, honey pots, rivers, and changing seasons, the lyrics weave together themes of victorious empowerment and romantic playful banter.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Veerathil singam paarvaiyil azhagan

Compares the brave man directly to a lion in courage.

Simile (Upamai)

Padagai pola mella mella medhandhukko

Compares floating in love to a boat gently navigating river currents using 'pola' (like).

Contrast (Maranpadu)

Ilaiyudhir kaalam poyaachu / Thalir vidum kaalam vandhaachu

Contrasts autumn (falling leaves / hard times) with spring (blooming leaves / good times).

Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

Pazhagi pazhagi konjam / Vilagi vilagi vandhu

Repeats words like 'pazhagi' and 'vilagi' to create rhythmic emphasis and mimic the playful rhythm of intimacy.

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Trivia

The film 'Yanai Valartha Vanampadi Magan' (1971) features music by the veteran composer K. V. Mahadevan. This track showcases a lively duet blend of S. Janaki and L. R. Eswari, highlighting Kannadasan's mastery in infusing classical Tamil poetic metaphors into upbeat rhythm compositions.

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