Vizhiye Vizhiye
From Pudhiya Bhoomi · 1968
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Pudhiya Bhoomi1968
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Vizhiyae vizhiyae unakkenna vaelai | Oh eyes, oh eyes, what is your work? |
| Virundhukku varavaa naalaikku maalai | Shall I come for a feast tomorrow evening? |
| Thoodho solladi medhuvaaga | Send word gently, my dear. |
| Nee thoodho solladi medhuvaaga | You send word gently, my dear. |
| Ilam tholgalilae asaindhaadattumaa | May I sway and rest on your tender shoulders? |
| Nenjai kettu solladi suvaiyaaga | Ask your heart and tell me sweetly. |
| Nenjai kettu solladi suvaiyaaga | Ask your heart and tell me sweetly. |
| Female | |
| Virundhu endraalum varalaam varalaam | If it is a feast, you may come, you may come! |
| Marundhu thandhaalum tharalaam… | Even if you give medicine, I am ready to take it... |
| Virundhu endraalum varalaam varalaam | If it is a feast, you may come, you may come! |
| Marundhu thandhaalum tharalaam | Even if you give medicine, I am ready to take it! |
| Idhil naalai enna nalla vaelai enna | What is the need for tomorrow or an auspicious time for this, |
| Ingu naangu kangalum uravaada | When four eyes (two pairs of eyes) unite in love here? |
| Ingu naangu kangalum uravaada | When four eyes unite in love here? |
| Male | |
| Vizhiyae vizhiyae unakkenna vaelai | Oh eyes, oh eyes, what is your work? |
| Virundhukku varavaa naalaikku maalai | Shall I come for a feast tomorrow evening? |
| Thoodho solladi medhuvaaga | Send word gently, my dear. |
| Nee thoodho solladi medhuvaaga | You send word gently, my dear. |
| Ilam tholgalilae asaindhaadattumaa | May I sway and rest on your tender shoulders? |
| Nenjai kettu solladi suvaiyaaga | Ask your heart and tell me sweetly. |
| Nenjai kettu solladi suvaiyaaga | Ask your heart and tell me sweetly. |
| Male | |
| Kannam ennum oru kinnathilae | In a cup that is your cheek, |
| Karandha paalirukkum vannathilae | In the color of freshly milked milk, |
| Karumbu chaaru kondu varuvaayo | Will you bring sugarcane juice? |
| Kiliyae konjam tharuvaayo | Oh little parrot, will you give me a little? |
| Male | |
| Kannam ennum oru kinnathilae | In a cup that is your cheek, |
| Karandha paalirukkum vannathilae | In the color of freshly milked milk, |
| Karumbu chaaru kondu varuvaayo | Will you bring sugarcane juice? |
| Kiliyae konjam tharuvaayo | Oh little parrot, will you give me a little? |
| Female | |
| Kettu tharuvadhu sari thaanaa | Is it right to give only when asked? |
| Kiliyin sondham enna adhu thaanaa | Is that all the bond with this parrot? |
| Kettu tharuvadhu sari thaanaa | Is it right to give only when asked? |
| Kiliyin sondham enna adhu thaanaa | Is that all the bond with this parrot? |
| Paalum pazhamum thaenum thinaiyum | Milk, fruits, honey, and millet grain, |
| Naalum tharuven maelum tharuven | I will give every day, and give even more. |
| Enna vendum innum sollalaamaa | Shall I tell you what else is needed? |
| Male | |
| Vizhiyae vizhiyae unakkenna vaelai | Oh eyes, oh eyes, what is your work? |
| Virundhukku varavaa naalaikku maalai | Shall I come for a feast tomorrow evening? |
| Thoodho solladi medhuvaaga | Send word gently, my dear. |
| Nee thoodho solladi medhuvaaga | You send word gently, my dear. |
| Female | |
| Ilam tholgalilae asaindhaadattumaa | May I sway and rest on your tender shoulders? |
| Nenjai kettu solladi suvaiyaaga | Ask your heart and tell me sweetly. |
| Nenjai kettu solladi suvaiyaaga | Ask your heart and tell me sweetly. |
| Male | |
| Kaaveri karaiyin orathilae | On the banks of the river Kaveri, |
| Thaalaattum thendral nerathilae | At a time when the gentle breeze sings a lullaby, |
| Kalandhu pesi kolla varalaamaa | Can we meet and converse with each other? |
| Kaniyae konjam tharalaamaa | Oh sweet fruit, can you grant me a little grace? |
| Female | |
| Aattrangarai enna avasiyamaa | Is the riverbank really necessary? |
| Adhilum konjam enna ragasiyamaa | Is there a secret in that as well? |
| Aattrangarai enna avasiyamaa | Is the riverbank really necessary? |
| Adhilum konjam enna ragasiyamaa | Is there a secret in that as well? |
| Male | |
| Thaedhi kurithu | Fixing a date, |
| Female | |
| Oorai azhaithu | Inviting the whole town, |
| Male | |
| Kaalam arindhu | Awaiting the right auspicious time, |
| Female | |
| Maalai anindhu | Exchanging wedding garlands, |
| Female | |
| Aa… aa… aa… aa… | Ah… ah… ah… ah… |
| Ooo… oo.. oo… oo… ooo… ooo… | Ooo… oo.. oo… oo… ooo… ooo… |
| Male | |
| Vizhiyae vizhiyae unakkenna vaelai | Oh eyes, oh eyes, what is your work? |
| Virundhukku varavaa naalaikku maalai | Shall I come for a feast tomorrow evening? |
| Thoodho solladi medhuvaaga | Send word gently, my dear. |
| Nee thoodho solladi medhuvaaga | You send word gently, my dear. |
| Female | |
| Ilam tholgalilae asaindhaadattumaa | May I sway and rest on your tender shoulders? |
| Nenjai kettu solladi suvaiyaaga | Ask your heart and tell me sweetly. |
| Nenjai kettu solladi suvaiyaaga | Ask your heart and tell me sweetly. |
விழியே விழியே உனக்கென்ன வேலை
விருந்துக்கு வரவா நாளைக்கு மாலை
தூது சொல்லடி மெதுவாக
நீ தூது சொல்லடி மெதுவாக
இளம் தோள்களிலே அசைந்தாடட்டுமா
நெஞ்சை கேட்டுச் சொல்லடி சுவையாக
நெஞ்சை கேட்டுச் சொல்லடி சுவையாக
Oh eyes, oh eyes, what is your work?
Shall I come for a feast tomorrow evening?
Send word gently, my dear.
You send word gently, my dear.
May I sway and rest on your tender shoulders?
Ask your heart and tell me sweetly.
Ask your heart and tell me sweetly.
விருந்து என்றாலும் வரலாம் வரலாம்
மருந்து தந்தாலும் தரலாம்
விருந்து என்றாலும் வரலாம் வரலாம்
மருந்து தந்தாலும் தரலாம்
இதில் நாளை என்ன நல்ல வேளை என்ன
இங்கு நான்கு கண்களூம் உறவாட.......
இங்கு நான்கு கண்களூம் உறவாட.......
If it is a feast, you may come, you may come!
Even if you give medicine, I am ready to take it...
If it is a feast, you may come, you may come!
Even if you give medicine, I am ready to take it!
What is the need for tomorrow or an auspicious time for this,
When four eyes (two pairs of eyes) unite in love here?
When four eyes unite in love here?
விழியே விழியே உனக்கென்ன வேலை
விருந்துக்கு வரவா நாளைக்கு மாலை
தூது சொல்லடி மெதுவாக
நீ தூது சொல்லடி மெதுவாக
Oh eyes, oh eyes, what is your work?
Shall I come for a feast tomorrow evening?
Send word gently, my dear.
You send word gently, my dear.
May I sway and rest on your tender shoulders?
Ask your heart and tell me sweetly.
Ask your heart and tell me sweetly.
இளம் தோள்களிலே அசைந்தாடட்டுமா
நெஞ்சை கேட்டுச் சொல்லடி சுவையாக
நெஞ்சை கேட்டுச் சொல்லடி சுவையாக
In a cup that is your cheek,
In the color of freshly milked milk,
Will you bring sugarcane juice?
Oh little parrot, will you give me a little?
கன்னம் என்னும் ஒரு கிண்ணத்திலே
கறந்த பாலிருக்கும் வண்ணத்திலே
கரும்புச் சாறு கொண்டு வருவாயோ
கிளியே கொஞ்சம் தருவாயோ
In a cup that is your cheek,
In the color of freshly milked milk,
Will you bring sugarcane juice?
Oh little parrot, will you give me a little?
கேட்டுத் தருவது சரிதானா
கிளியின் சொந்தம் என்ன அதுதானா
கேட்டுத் தருவது சரிதானா
கிளியின் சொந்தம் என்ன அதுதானா
பாலும் பழமும் தேனும் தினையும்
நாலும் தருவேன் மேலும் தருவேன்
என்ன வேண்டும் இன்னும் சொல்லலாமா
Is it right to give only when asked?
Is that all the bond with this parrot?
Is it right to give only when asked?
Is that all the bond with this parrot?
Milk, fruits, honey, and millet grain,
I will give every day, and give even more.
Shall I tell you what else is needed?
விழியே விழியே உனக்கென்ன வேலை
விருந்துக்கு வரவா நாளைக்கு மாலை
தூது சொல்லடி மெதுவாக
நீ தூது சொல்லடி மெதுவாக
Oh eyes, oh eyes, what is your work?
Shall I come for a feast tomorrow evening?
Send word gently, my dear.
You send word gently, my dear.
இளம் தோள்களிலே அசைந்தாடட்டுமா
நெஞ்சை கேட்டுச் சொல்லடி சுவையாக
நெஞ்சை கேட்டுச் சொல்லடி சுவையாக
May I sway and rest on your tender shoulders?
Ask your heart and tell me sweetly.
Ask your heart and tell me sweetly.
காவேரிக் கரையின் ஓரத்திலே
தாலாட்டும் தென்றல் நேரத்திலே
கலந்து பேசிக் கொள்ள வருவாயோ
கனியே கொஞ்சம் தரலாமோ
On the banks of the river Kaveri,
At a time when the gentle breeze sings a lullaby,
Can we meet and converse with each other?
Oh sweet fruit, can you grant me a little grace?
ஆற்றங்ரை என்ன அவசியமா
அதிலும் சொந்தம் என்ன ரகசியமா
ஆற்றங்ரை என்ன அவசியமா
அதிலும் சொந்தம் என்ன ரகசியமா
Is the riverbank really necessary?
Is there a secret in that as well?
Is the riverbank really necessary?
Is there a secret in that as well?
தேதி குறித்து
Fixing a date,
ஊரை அழைத்து
Inviting the whole town,
காலம் அறிந்து
Awaiting the right auspicious time,
மாலை அணிந்து
Exchanging wedding garlands,
தர வேண்டும் தந்து பெற வேண்டும்
Ah… ah… ah… ah…
Ooo… oo.. oo… oo… ooo… ooo…
ஆ......ஆ......ஆ......ஆ.....
ஓஓ......ஓ.....ஓ.....ஓ.........ஓஒ......ஓஒ......
Oh eyes, oh eyes, what is your work?
Shall I come for a feast tomorrow evening?
Send word gently, my dear.
You send word gently, my dear.
விழியே விழியே உனக்கென்ன வேலை
விருந்துக்கு வரவா நாளைக்கு மாலை
தூது சொல்லடி மெதுவாக
நீ தூது சொல்லடி மெதுவாக
May I sway and rest on your tender shoulders?
Ask your heart and tell me sweetly.
Ask your heart and tell me sweetly.
இளம் தோள்களிலே அசைந்தாடட்டுமா
நெஞ்சை கேட்டுச் சொல்லடி சுவையாக
நெஞ்சை கேட்டுச் சொல்லடி சுவையாக
Vizhiyae vizhiyae unakkenna vaelai
Oh eyes, oh eyes, what is your work?
Virundhukku varavaa naalaikku maalai
Shall I come for a feast tomorrow evening?
Thoodho solladi medhuvaaga
Send word gently, my dear.
Nee thoodho solladi medhuvaaga
You send word gently, my dear.
Ilam tholgalilae asaindhaadattumaa
May I sway and rest on your tender shoulders?
Nenjai kettu solladi suvaiyaaga
Ask your heart and tell me sweetly.
Nenjai kettu solladi suvaiyaaga
Ask your heart and tell me sweetly.
Virundhu endraalum varalaam varalaam
If it is a feast, you may come, you may come!
Marundhu thandhaalum tharalaam…
Even if you give medicine, I am ready to take it...
Virundhu endraalum varalaam varalaam
If it is a feast, you may come, you may come!
Marundhu thandhaalum tharalaam
Even if you give medicine, I am ready to take it!
Idhil naalai enna nalla vaelai enna
What is the need for tomorrow or an auspicious time for this,
Ingu naangu kangalum uravaada
When four eyes (two pairs of eyes) unite in love here?
Ingu naangu kangalum uravaada
When four eyes unite in love here?
Vizhiyae vizhiyae unakkenna vaelai
Oh eyes, oh eyes, what is your work?
Virundhukku varavaa naalaikku maalai
Shall I come for a feast tomorrow evening?
Thoodho solladi medhuvaaga
Send word gently, my dear.
Nee thoodho solladi medhuvaaga
You send word gently, my dear.
Ilam tholgalilae asaindhaadattumaa
May I sway and rest on your tender shoulders?
Nenjai kettu solladi suvaiyaaga
Ask your heart and tell me sweetly.
Nenjai kettu solladi suvaiyaaga
Ask your heart and tell me sweetly.
Kannam ennum oru kinnathilae
In a cup that is your cheek,
Karandha paalirukkum vannathilae
In the color of freshly milked milk,
Karumbu chaaru kondu varuvaayo
Will you bring sugarcane juice?
Kiliyae konjam tharuvaayo
Oh little parrot, will you give me a little?
Kannam ennum oru kinnathilae
In a cup that is your cheek,
Karandha paalirukkum vannathilae
In the color of freshly milked milk,
Karumbu chaaru kondu varuvaayo
Will you bring sugarcane juice?
Kiliyae konjam tharuvaayo
Oh little parrot, will you give me a little?
Kettu tharuvadhu sari thaanaa
Is it right to give only when asked?
Kiliyin sondham enna adhu thaanaa
Is that all the bond with this parrot?
Kettu tharuvadhu sari thaanaa
Is it right to give only when asked?
Kiliyin sondham enna adhu thaanaa
Is that all the bond with this parrot?
Paalum pazhamum thaenum thinaiyum
Milk, fruits, honey, and millet grain,
Naalum tharuven maelum tharuven
I will give every day, and give even more.
Enna vendum innum sollalaamaa
Shall I tell you what else is needed?
Vizhiyae vizhiyae unakkenna vaelai
Oh eyes, oh eyes, what is your work?
Virundhukku varavaa naalaikku maalai
Shall I come for a feast tomorrow evening?
Thoodho solladi medhuvaaga
Send word gently, my dear.
Nee thoodho solladi medhuvaaga
You send word gently, my dear.
Ilam tholgalilae asaindhaadattumaa
May I sway and rest on your tender shoulders?
Nenjai kettu solladi suvaiyaaga
Ask your heart and tell me sweetly.
Nenjai kettu solladi suvaiyaaga
Ask your heart and tell me sweetly.
Kaaveri karaiyin orathilae
On the banks of the river Kaveri,
Thaalaattum thendral nerathilae
At a time when the gentle breeze sings a lullaby,
Kalandhu pesi kolla varalaamaa
Can we meet and converse with each other?
Kaniyae konjam tharalaamaa
Oh sweet fruit, can you grant me a little grace?
Aattrangarai enna avasiyamaa
Is the riverbank really necessary?
Adhilum konjam enna ragasiyamaa
Is there a secret in that as well?
Aattrangarai enna avasiyamaa
Is the riverbank really necessary?
Adhilum konjam enna ragasiyamaa
Is there a secret in that as well?
Thaedhi kurithu
Fixing a date,
Oorai azhaithu
Inviting the whole town,
Kaalam arindhu
Awaiting the right auspicious time,
Maalai anindhu
Exchanging wedding garlands,
Aa… aa… aa… aa…
Ah… ah… ah… ah…
Ooo… oo.. oo… oo… ooo… ooo…
Ooo… oo.. oo… oo… ooo… ooo…
Vizhiyae vizhiyae unakkenna vaelai
Oh eyes, oh eyes, what is your work?
Virundhukku varavaa naalaikku maalai
Shall I come for a feast tomorrow evening?
Thoodho solladi medhuvaaga
Send word gently, my dear.
Nee thoodho solladi medhuvaaga
You send word gently, my dear.
Ilam tholgalilae asaindhaadattumaa
May I sway and rest on your tender shoulders?
Nenjai kettu solladi suvaiyaaga
Ask your heart and tell me sweetly.
Nenjai kettu solladi suvaiyaaga
Ask your heart and tell me sweetly.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Vizhiyae Vizhiyae from the 1968 film Pudhiya Bhoomi is a classic romantic duet featuring flirtatious banter between two lovers. The male protagonist initiates the conversation by playfully questioning his lover's alluring gaze and asking for permission to enjoy a feast of affection and embrace her on her tender shoulders. The female protagonist responds with equal charm, welcoming his affection while teasingly asking why they must wait for auspicious timing when their eyes and hearts have already united.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kannam ennum oru kinnathilae”
The cheek is poetically conceptualized as a cup (kinnam) holding sweet milk and sugarcane juice, symbolizing romance.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Karandha paalirukkum ... / Karumbu chaaru ... / Kiliyae konjam ...”
The repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Ka' across lines 23-25 creates melodic rhythm.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Thaedhi kurithu / Oorai azhaithu / Kaalam arindhu / Maalai anindhu”
The matching rhyming endings in these lines ('-ithu', '-indhu') establish a rapid, joyful pace leading up to the idea of marriage.
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Trivia
Pudhiya Bhoomi (1968) stars M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Jayalalithaa in the lead roles. The film's musical score was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics written by Kaviarasu Kannadasan. This popular duet was performed by the legendary playback singing duo T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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