Vizhigale Vizhigale Kavithai
From Mamiyargal Jakkiradhai · 1986
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Details
- Mamiyargal Jakkiradhai1986
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| ……………… | ... |
| Male | |
| Vizhikalae vizhikalae kavithai ondru punaiyungal | Oh eyes, oh eyes, compose a poem! |
| Imaigalae imaigalae anantha kanneeril nanaiyungal | Oh eyelids, oh eyelids, drench yourselves in tears of joy! |
| Intha perinbam yaenindru kelungal | Ask why this supreme bliss exists today! |
| En per solla orr pillai paarungal | Look, there is a child to carry forward my name! |
| Male | |
| Vizhikalae vizhikalae kavithai ondru punaiyungal | Oh eyes, oh eyes, compose a poem! |
| Male | |
| Pesum oru dheivam antha pillaiyallavaa | Isn't that child a speaking deity? |
| Pirakkum konji sirikkum kodi mullaiyallavaa | Isn't he a creeping jasmine blooming with sweet prattle and smiles? |
| Manivizhi maragatha dheepa adhil oru abhinaya paavam | Gem-like eyes, an emerald lamp, reflecting expressive emotions! |
| Iru uyir thazhuviya neram iravinil ezhuthiya kolam | A beautiful pattern drawn in the night when two souls embraced! |
| Antha kasthoorimaan thulli vaaraatho | Won't that musk deer come prancing along? |
| Varum kaalangal nooraandu vaaraatho | Won't the upcoming times bring a hundred happy years? |
| Male | |
| Vizhikalae vizhikalae kavithai ondru punaiyungal | Oh eyes, oh eyes, compose a poem! |
| Male | |
| Ennai enthan pillai oru thanthaiyaakkinaan | My own child has made me a father! |
| Haha idhayam adhu muzhuthum inba thenai thekkinaan | Haha, he filled my entire heart with the sweet honey of joy! |
| Madiyinil avan vilaiyaada manathinil madhu nadhi kooda | As he plays on my lap, a river of honey flows in my mind! |
| Nilavena mugavoli veesa kiliyena oru mozhi pesa | His face shining like the moon, speaking sweet words like a parrot! |
| Antha sangeetham naan ketkum naalenru | When will be the day I hear that sweet music? |
| Andru saainthaadum pallaakku thol ondru | On that day, a shoulder will sway gently like a palanquin! |
| Male | |
| Vizhikalae vizhikalae kavithai ondru punaiyungal | Oh eyes, oh eyes, compose a poem! |
| Imaigalae imaigalae anantha kanneeril nanaiyungal | Oh eyelids, oh eyelids, drench yourselves in tears of joy! |
| Intha perinbam yaenindru kelungal | Ask why this supreme bliss exists today! |
| En per solla orr pillai paarungal | Look, there is a child to carry forward my name! |
| Male | |
| Vizhikalae vizhikalae kavithai ondru punaiyungal….. | Oh eyes, oh eyes, compose a poem!... |
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விழிகளே விழிகளே கவிதை ஒன்று புனையுங்கள்
இமைகளே இமைகளே ஆனந்த கண்ணீரில் நனையுங்கள்
இந்த பேரின்பம் ஏனின்று கேளுங்கள்
என் பேர் சொல்ல ஓர் பிள்ளை பாருங்கள்
Oh eyes, oh eyes, compose a poem!
Oh eyelids, oh eyelids, drench yourselves in tears of joy!
Ask why this supreme bliss exists today!
Look, there is a child to carry forward my name!
விழிகளே விழிகளே கவிதை ஒன்று புனையுங்கள்.......
Oh eyes, oh eyes, compose a poem!
பேசும் ஒரு தெய்வம் அந்த பிள்ளையல்லவா
பிறக்கும் கொஞ்சி சிரிக்கும் கொடி முல்லையல்லவா
மணிவிழி மரகத தீபம் அதில் ஒரு அபிநய பாவம்
இரு உயிர் தழுவிய நேரம் இரவினில் எழுதிய கோலம்
அந்த கஸ்தூரிமான் துள்ளி வாராதோ
வரும் காலங்கள் நூறாண்டு வாராதோ
Isn't that child a speaking deity?
Isn't he a creeping jasmine blooming with sweet prattle and smiles?
Gem-like eyes, an emerald lamp, reflecting expressive emotions!
A beautiful pattern drawn in the night when two souls embraced!
Won't that musk deer come prancing along?
Won't the upcoming times bring a hundred happy years?
விழிகளே விழிகளே கவிதை ஒன்று புனையுங்கள்.......
Oh eyes, oh eyes, compose a poem!
என்னை எந்தன் பிள்ளை ஒரு தந்தையாக்கினான்
ஹஹ இதயம் அது முழுதும் இன்பத் தேனை தேக்கினான்
மடியினில் அவன் விளையாட மனதினில் மதுநதி கூட
நிலவென முகவொளி வீச கிளியென ஒரு மொழி பேச
அந்த சங்கீதம் நான் கேட்கும் நாளென்று
அன்று சாய்ந்தாடும் பல்லாக்கு தோள் ஒன்று
My own child has made me a father!
Haha, he filled my entire heart with the sweet honey of joy!
As he plays on my lap, a river of honey flows in my mind!
His face shining like the moon, speaking sweet words like a parrot!
When will be the day I hear that sweet music?
On that day, a shoulder will sway gently like a palanquin!
விழிகளே விழிகளே கவிதை ஒன்று புனையுங்கள்
இமைகளே இமைகளே ஆனந்த கண்ணீரில் நனையுங்கள்
இந்த பேரின்பம் ஏனின்று கேளுங்கள்
என் பேர் சொல்ல ஓர் பிள்ளை பாருஙகள்
Oh eyes, oh eyes, compose a poem!
Oh eyelids, oh eyelids, drench yourselves in tears of joy!
Ask why this supreme bliss exists today!
Look, there is a child to carry forward my name!
விழிகளே விழிகளே கவிதை ஒன்று புனையுங்கள்
Oh eyes, oh eyes, compose a poem!...
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Vizhikalae vizhikalae kavithai ondru punaiyungal
Oh eyes, oh eyes, compose a poem!
Imaigalae imaigalae anantha kanneeril nanaiyungal
Oh eyelids, oh eyelids, drench yourselves in tears of joy!
Intha perinbam yaenindru kelungal
Ask why this supreme bliss exists today!
En per solla orr pillai paarungal
Look, there is a child to carry forward my name!
Vizhikalae vizhikalae kavithai ondru punaiyungal
Oh eyes, oh eyes, compose a poem!
Pesum oru dheivam antha pillaiyallavaa
Isn't that child a speaking deity?
Pirakkum konji sirikkum kodi mullaiyallavaa
Isn't he a creeping jasmine blooming with sweet prattle and smiles?
Manivizhi maragatha dheepa adhil oru abhinaya paavam
Gem-like eyes, an emerald lamp, reflecting expressive emotions!
Iru uyir thazhuviya neram iravinil ezhuthiya kolam
A beautiful pattern drawn in the night when two souls embraced!
Antha kasthoorimaan thulli vaaraatho
Won't that musk deer come prancing along?
Varum kaalangal nooraandu vaaraatho
Won't the upcoming times bring a hundred happy years?
Vizhikalae vizhikalae kavithai ondru punaiyungal
Oh eyes, oh eyes, compose a poem!
Ennai enthan pillai oru thanthaiyaakkinaan
My own child has made me a father!
Haha idhayam adhu muzhuthum inba thenai thekkinaan
Haha, he filled my entire heart with the sweet honey of joy!
Madiyinil avan vilaiyaada manathinil madhu nadhi kooda
As he plays on my lap, a river of honey flows in my mind!
Nilavena mugavoli veesa kiliyena oru mozhi pesa
His face shining like the moon, speaking sweet words like a parrot!
Antha sangeetham naan ketkum naalenru
When will be the day I hear that sweet music?
Andru saainthaadum pallaakku thol ondru
On that day, a shoulder will sway gently like a palanquin!
Vizhikalae vizhikalae kavithai ondru punaiyungal
Oh eyes, oh eyes, compose a poem!
Imaigalae imaigalae anantha kanneeril nanaiyungal
Oh eyelids, oh eyelids, drench yourselves in tears of joy!
Intha perinbam yaenindru kelungal
Ask why this supreme bliss exists today!
En per solla orr pillai paarungal
Look, there is a child to carry forward my name!
Vizhikalae vizhikalae kavithai ondru punaiyungal…..
Oh eyes, oh eyes, compose a poem!...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This soulful song captures the boundless joy, awe, and pride of a newly born father celebrating the arrival of his child. Overflowing with emotion, he calls upon his own eyes to write poetry and shed tears of joy, marveling at the miracle of fatherhood and the continuation of his family lineage.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Vizhikalae vizhikalae kavithai ondru punaiyungal / Imaigalae imaigalae anantha kanneeril nanaiyungal”
Matching ending rhyming words 'punaiyungal' and 'nanaiyungal' create a gentle rhythm.
Metaphor
“Pesum oru dheivam antha pillaiyallavaa”
The child is metaphorically described as a 'speaking deity' (Pesum dheivam).
Simile
“Nilavena mugavoli veesa kiliyena oru mozhi pesa”
The child's radiant face is compared to the moon ('Nilavena') and his babbling voice to a parrot ('kiliyena').
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Pesum oru dheivam... / Pirakkum konji sirikkum...”
Initial consonant sound 'P' ('Pesum' / 'Pirakkum') repeats across consecutive lines.
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Trivia
Composed by Chandrabose, a popular music director of 1980s Tamil cinema, this tender song features lyrics by legendary poet Vaali and vocals by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, whose emotive singing perfectly portrays the deep love and warmth of fatherhood.
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