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Lyrics & meaning

Vizhiye Nalama

From Dhoorathu Pachai · 1987

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singers
Gangai Amaran, Vani Jairam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Dhoorathu Pachai
Movie release year
1987
Lyrics added on
28 Sept 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vizhiyae nalama unnai naan ketkkiren
Male :Imaiyae sugama unnai naan ketkkiren
Idai noiyil vaaduvadhum
Tholai theduvadhum naan paarthen
Male :Iru kangal pesuvadhum
Kaigal thaavuvadhum naan paarkkiren
Vizhiyae nalama unnai naan ketkkiren
Dhinam naan yenginen pala naal vaadinen
Male :Uyir nee thaanadi vizhi neer yenadi
Oru mullilladha imai
Nenjil kaadhal sumai paar kanna
Ini naalum inba sugam
Naanum undhan vasam vaa kannae
Varuven tharuven mana naalil pennagavae
Vizhiyae nalama unnai naan ketkkiren
Female :Imaiyae sugama unnai naan ketkkiren
Idai noiyil vaaduvadhum
Tholai theduvadhum naan paarthen
Female :Iru kangal pesuvadhum
Kaigal thaavuvadhum naan paarkkiren
Vizhiyae nalama unnai naan ketkkiren
Idaiyae ingu vaa ilaneer kondu vaa
Female :Adadaa thaagamoo adhil thaan therumoo
Idhu vaadai kaalamadi
Moga thaagamadi nee thandhaai
Oru aadai kaatril vizha
Aasai kannil ezha nee vandhaai
Adiyae kodiyae
Madi mel en simmaasanam
Vizhiyae nalama unnai naan ketkkiren
Male :Imaiyae sugama unnai naan ketkkiren
Idai noiyil vaaduvadhum
Tholai theduvadhum naan paarthen
Male :Iru kangal pesuvadhum
Kaigal thaavuvadhum naan paarkkiren
Vizhiyae nalama unnai naan ketkkiren
Oh eyes, are you well? I ask of you.
Male: Oh eyelids, are you at ease? I ask of you.
Suffering from the ache of longing,
and searching into the distance, I have seen.
Male: The way your two eyes speak,
and your hands reach out, I can see.
Oh eyes, are you well? I ask of you.
I yearned every day, I withered for so many days.
Male: You are my very life, my girl; why are there tears in your eyes?
Soft as an eyelid without a thorn,
look at the burden of love in my heart, my dear.
From now on, every day is sweet bliss,
I am completely yours, come to me, my love.
I will come and give myself to you as your bride on our wedding day.
Oh eyes, are you well? I ask of you.
Female: Oh eyelids, are you at ease? I ask of you.
Suffering from the ache of longing,
and searching into the distance, I have seen.
Female: The way your two eyes speak,
and your hands reach out, I can see.
Oh eyes, are you well? I ask of you.
My slender-waisted beauty, come here and bring tender coconut water.
Female: Oh my, is it just thirst? Will coconut water really quench it?
This is the season of chilly winds, my girl,
and it is a thirst of passion that you gave me.
As your dress fluttered in the breeze,
you came with longing waking in your eyes.
Oh my girl, gentle and slender as a vine,
your lap is my royal throne.
Oh eyes, are you well? I ask of you.
Male: Oh eyelids, are you at ease? I ask of you.
Suffering from the ache of longing,
and searching into the distance, I have seen.
Male: The way your two eyes speak,
and your hands reach out, I can see.
Oh eyes, are you well? I ask of you.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Vizhiyae Nalama' is a romantic duet from the movie 'Dhoorathu Pachai' (1987) that explores the tender longing and intimate bonding between two lovers. By personifying their eyes ('vizhi') and eyelids ('imai') as sentient messengers of their innermost feelings, the couple exchanges affectionate queries about each other's well-being and reflects on the ache of past separation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Personification

“Vizhiyae nalama unnai naan ketkkiren”

Addressing the eyes directly ('O eyes, are you fine?') as if they are living entities capable of feeling and responding.

Metaphor (Uruvagak Ani)

“Uyir nee thaanadi”

The speaker directly equates the beloved to their very life force ('You are my life').

Metaphor (Uruvagak Ani)

“Madi mel en simmaasanam”

Comparing the beloved's lap to a royal throne ('simmaasanam') where the lover finds his reign and ultimate comfort.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“Varuven tharuven mana naalil pennagavae”

Internal rhyming of verbs ('Varuven' and 'Tharuven') creating a melodic rhythm.

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Trivia

The song features Gangai Amaran singing alongside Vani Jayaram under his brother Ilaiyaraaja's musical composition. Gangai Amaran, primarily known as a lyricist, director, and music composer himself, showcases his distinct playback singing voice in this duet. The film 'Dhoorathu Pachai' stars Karthik and Suhasini in the lead roles.

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