Yaar Azhaithathu Kanavu Raniya
From Salangaiyil Oru Sangeetham · 1986
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Salangaiyil Oru Sangeetham1986
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Haa….aaa….aaa….aaa… | (Vocalization) |
| Ha…aa..aa…aa…aa….aaa..haa… | (Vocalization) |
| Ha…aa..aa…aa…aa….aaa. | (Vocalization) |
| Haa.aa…haa…aa…haa…aa…. | (Vocalization) |
| Male | |
| Yaar azhaithadhu kanavu raaniyaa | Who called, oh dream queen? |
| Naan rasippadhu kalaiyin vaaniyaa | Am I admiring Saraswati, the goddess of art? |
| Endhan ullam pongi vittadhu | My heart overflowed |
| Undhan kannil thangi vittadhu | And came to rest in your eyes |
| Endhan ullam pongi vittadhu | My heart overflowed |
| Undhan kannil thangi vittadhu | And came to rest in your eyes |
| Male | |
| Yaar azhaithadhu kanavu raaniyaa | Who called, oh dream queen? |
| Naan rasippadhu kalaiyin vaaniyaa | Am I admiring Saraswati, the goddess of art? |
| Female | |
| Dhitthitthai kidathai dhimithai thaka | Dhitthitthai kidathai dhimithai thaka (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Dhitthitthai kidathai dhimithai thaka | Dhitthitthai kidathai dhimithai thaka (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Male | |
| Aa… aa… aa… aa…(4) | (Vocalization) |
| Haa….aaa…..aaa….aa….aaa….aaa… | (Vocalization) |
| Female :Dhitthitthai kidathai dhimithai thaka | Female: Dhitthitthai kidathai dhimithai thaka (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Dhitthitthai kidathai dhimithai thaka | Dhitthitthai kidathai dhimithai thaka (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| Thakadhimi thakajanu thakadhimi thakajanu | Thakadhimi thakajanu thakadhimi thakajanu (Dance rhythm mnemonics) |
| Thakadhimi thakajanu thakadhimi thakajanu | Thakadhimi thakajanu thakadhimi thakajanu (Dance rhythm mnemonics) |
| Thom tharikida thattharikida thattharikida thattharikida | Thom tharikida thattharikida thattharikida thattharikida (Dance rhythm mnemonics) |
| Thakida thakida thakida thakida thakadhimi } | Thakida thakida thakida thakida thakadhimi (Dance rhythm mnemonics) |
| Male | |
| Aanandha mangai | Oh maiden of joy |
| Female | |
| Dhasanipa dhasanipa manimani maa | Dha Sa Ni Pa Dha Sa Ni Pa Ma Ni Ma Ni Ma (Musical swara notes) |
| Male | |
| Aagaaya gangai | Oh celestial Ganges |
| Female | |
| Aa….aa….aa…aa… | (Vocalization) |
| Male | |
| Salangai ennidam jadhi paadudhu | The anklets sing rhythmic patterns to me |
| Female | |
| Gaga sanisaa | Ga Ga Sa Ni Sa (Musical swara notes) |
| Male | |
| Adhanaal en manam sudhi serudhu | Therefore, my mind finds its perfect pitch |
| Female | |
| Sanidhani | Sa Ni Dha Ni (Musical swara notes) |
| Male | |
| Aagaayam varaikkum en ullam parakkum | My heart flies all the way to the sky |
| Aagaayam varaikkum en ullam parakkum | My heart flies all the way to the sky |
| Salangai adhu kulungiyadhae | As those anklets jingled |
| Navarasangalum ival vasam ilavasam | All nine aesthetic emotions come to her effortlessly and free |
| Male | |
| Ada yaar azhaitthadhu kanavu raaniyaa | Ah, who called, oh dream queen? |
| Naan rasippadhu kalaiyin vaaniyaa | Am I admiring Saraswati, the goddess of art? |
| Endhan ullam pongi vittadhu | My heart overflowed |
| Undhan kannil thangi vittadhu | And came to rest in your eyes |
| Endhan ullam pongi vittadhu | My heart overflowed |
| Undhan kannil thangi vittadhu | And came to rest in your eyes |
| Male | |
| Yaar azhaithadhu kanavu raaniyaa | Who called, oh dream queen? |
| Naan rasippadhu kalaiyin vaaniyaa | Am I admiring Saraswati, the goddess of art? |
| Female | |
| Magasaa | Ma Ga Sa (Musical swara notes) |
| Male | |
| Aa…aa…aa…… | (Vocalization) |
| Female | |
| Sanidha maga magasaa | Sa Ni Dha Ma Ga Ma Ga Sa (Musical swara notes) |
| Male | |
| Aa… aa… aa | (Vocalization) |
| Female | |
| Dhasani dhama dhanisaa | Dha Sa Ni Dha Ma Dha Ni Sa (Musical swara notes) |
| Male | |
| Aa… aa… aa… | (Vocalization) |
| Female | |
| Madhani | Ma Dha Ni (Musical swara notes) |
| Male | |
| Aa… aa… aa… | (Vocalization) |
| Female | |
| {Saani dhanisaga maaga sagamaga | Sa Ni Dha Ni Sa Ga Ma Ga Sa Ga Ma Ga (Musical swara notes) |
| Nidha sanidhamaga dhamaga sagamadhani } | Ni Dha Sa Ni Dha Ma Ga Dha Ma Ga Sa Ga Ma Dha Ni (Musical swara notes) |
| Male | |
| { Aa…aa… aa… aa… | (Vocalization) |
| Thakka thakida thakka dhimitha thakka dhimitha} | Thakka thakida thakka dhimitha thakka dhimitha (Rhythmic dance syllables) |
| (Overlap) | (Overlapping vocals) |
| Male | |
| Nee vandha pinnae | Ever since you arrived |
| Female | |
| Aa… aa…aa… aa… aa…aa.. | (Vocalization) |
| Male | |
| Aanandham pennae | Bliss itself, oh woman! |
| Female | |
| Dhasa nisa dhasa nisa dhani dhani maa | Dha Sa Ni Sa Dha Sa Ni Sa Dha Ni Dha Ni Ma (Musical swara notes) |
| Male | |
| Sadhuranga naattiyam nadandhaal enna | What if a strategic chess-like dance takes place? |
| Female | |
| Aa… aa… | (Vocalization) |
| Male | |
| Salangaiyin osaiyil vidindhaal enna | What if the day dawns to the sound of anklets? |
| Female | |
| Aa… aa… | (Vocalization) |
| Male | |
| Naan ennai marandhen | I forgot myself |
| Unnodu karaindhen | I dissolved in you |
| Naan ennai marandhen unnodu karaindhen | I forgot myself and dissolved in you |
| Kalai magalae thirumagalae | Goddess of art, Goddess of fortune |
| Vizhi asaindhadhu uyir varai asaindhadhu | When her eyes moved, my soul moved to its core |
| Male | |
| Ada yaar azhaithadhu kanavu raaniyaa | Ah, who called, oh dream queen? |
| Naan rasippadhu kalaiyin vaaniyaa | Am I admiring Saraswati, the goddess of art? |
| Endhan ullam pongi vittadhu | My heart overflowed |
| Undhan kannil thangi vittadhu | And came to rest in your eyes |
| Endhan ullam pongi vittadhu | My heart overflowed |
| Undhan kannil thangi vittadhu | And came to rest in your eyes |
| Male | |
| Yaar azhaithadhu kanavu raaniyaa | Who called, oh dream queen? |
| Naan rasippadhu kalaiyin vaaniyaa | Am I admiring Saraswati, the goddess of art? |
ஹ......ஆஅ.......ஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....
ஹா.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆஅ....ஹா.....
ஹ......ஆஅ.......ஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....
ஹா.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆஅ....ஹா.....
(Vocalization)
(Vocalization)
(Vocalization)
(Vocalization)
யார் அழைத்தது கனவு ராணியா
நான் ரசிப்பது கலையின் வாணியா
எந்தன் உள்ளம் பொங்கி விட்டது
உந்தன் கண்ணில் தங்கி விட்டது
எந்தன் உள்ளம் பொங்கி விட்டது
உந்தன் கண்ணில் தங்கி விட்டது
Who called, oh dream queen?
Am I admiring Saraswati, the goddess of art?
My heart overflowed
And came to rest in your eyes
My heart overflowed
And came to rest in your eyes
யார் அழைத்தது கனவு ராணியா
நான் ரசிப்பது கலையின் வாணியா
Who called, oh dream queen?
Am I admiring Saraswati, the goddess of art?
தித்தித்தை கிடதை திமிதை தக
தித்தித்தை கிடதை திமிதை தக
Dhitthitthai kidathai dhimithai thaka (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Dhitthitthai kidathai dhimithai thaka (Rhythmic dance syllables)
ஆஅ......ஆ... ஆ... ஆ......(4)
ஹா.....ஆஅ.....ஆஅ....ஆ......ஆஅ....ஆஅ....
தித்தித்தை கிடதை திமிதை தக
தித்தித்தை கிடதை திமிதை தக
தகதிமி தகஜணு தகதிமி தகஜணு
தகதிமி தகஜணு தகதிமி தகஜணு
தோம் தரிகிட தத்தரிகிட தத்தரிகிட தத்தரிகிட
தகிட தகிட தகிட தகிட தகதிமி
(Vocalization)
(Vocalization)
Female: Dhitthitthai kidathai dhimithai thaka (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Dhitthitthai kidathai dhimithai thaka (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thakadhimi thakajanu thakadhimi thakajanu (Dance rhythm mnemonics)
Thakadhimi thakajanu thakadhimi thakajanu (Dance rhythm mnemonics)
Thom tharikida thattharikida thattharikida thattharikida (Dance rhythm mnemonics)
Thakida thakida thakida thakida thakadhimi (Dance rhythm mnemonics)
ஆனந்த மங்கை......
Oh maiden of joy
தஸநிப தஸநிப மநிமநி மா
Dha Sa Ni Pa Dha Sa Ni Pa Ma Ni Ma Ni Ma (Musical swara notes)
ஆகாய கங்கை......
Oh celestial Ganges
ஆ... ஆ... ஆ... ஆ...
(Vocalization)
சலங்கை என்னிடம் ஜதி பாடுது.....
The anklets sing rhythmic patterns to me
கக ஸநிஸா
Ga Ga Sa Ni Sa (Musical swara notes)
அதனால் என் மனம் சுதி சேருது.....
Therefore, my mind finds its perfect pitch
ஸநிதநி
Sa Ni Dha Ni (Musical swara notes)
ஆகாயம் வரைக்கும் என் உள்ளம் பறக்கும்
ஆகாயம் வரைக்கும் என் உள்ளம் பறக்கும்
சலங்கை அது குலுங்கியதே
நவரசங்களும் இவள் வசம் இலவசம்
My heart flies all the way to the sky
My heart flies all the way to the sky
As those anklets jingled
All nine aesthetic emotions come to her effortlessly and free
அட யார் அழைத்தது கனவு ராணியா
நான் ரசிப்பது கலையின் வாணியா
எந்தன் உள்ளம் பொங்கி விட்டது
உந்தன் கண்ணில் தங்கி விட்டது
எந்தன் உள்ளம் பொங்கி விட்டது
உந்தன் கண்ணில் தங்கி விட்டது
Ah, who called, oh dream queen?
Am I admiring Saraswati, the goddess of art?
My heart overflowed
And came to rest in your eyes
My heart overflowed
And came to rest in your eyes
யார் அழைத்தது கனவு ராணியா
நான் ரசிப்பது கலையின் வாணியா
Who called, oh dream queen?
Am I admiring Saraswati, the goddess of art?
மகஸா.....
Ma Ga Sa (Musical swara notes)
ஆ....ஆ...ஆ...
(Vocalization)
ஸநிதமக மகஸா
Sa Ni Dha Ma Ga Ma Ga Sa (Musical swara notes)
ஆ.....ஆ... ஆ...
(Vocalization)
தஸநிதம தநிஸா
Dha Sa Ni Dha Ma Dha Ni Sa (Musical swara notes)
ஆ... ஆ... ஆ...
(Vocalization)
மதநி......
Ma Dha Ni (Musical swara notes)
ஆ... ஆ... ஆ...
(Vocalization)
{ஸாநி தநிஸக மாக ஸகமக
நித ஸநிதமக தமக ஸகமதநி}
Sa Ni Dha Ni Sa Ga Ma Ga Sa Ga Ma Ga (Musical swara notes)
Ni Dha Sa Ni Dha Ma Ga Dha Ma Ga Sa Ga Ma Dha Ni (Musical swara notes)
{ஆ... ஆ... ஆ... ஆ...
தக்க தகிட தக்க திமித தக்க திமித}
(Vocalization)
Thakka thakida thakka dhimitha thakka dhimitha (Rhythmic dance syllables)
(Overlapping vocals)
நீ வந்த பின்னே.....
Ever since you arrived
ஆ......ஆ.....ஆ... ஆ... ஆ... ஆ...
(Vocalization)
ஆனந்தம் பெண்ணே......
Bliss itself, oh woman!
தஸநிஸ தஸநிஸ தநிதநி மா
Dha Sa Ni Sa Dha Sa Ni Sa Dha Ni Dha Ni Ma (Musical swara notes)
சதுரங்க நாட்டியம் நடந்தால் என்ன.....
What if a strategic chess-like dance takes place?
ஆ... ஆ...
(Vocalization)
சலங்கையின் ஓசையில் விடிந்தால் என்ன.....
What if the day dawns to the sound of anklets?
ஆ... ஆ...
(Vocalization)
நான் என்னை மறந்தேன்
உன்னோடு கரைந்தேன்
நான் என்னை மறந்தேன்
உன்னோடு கரைந்தேன்
கலைமகளே திருமகளே
விழி அசைந்தது உயிர் வரை அசைந்தது
I forgot myself
I dissolved in you
I forgot myself and dissolved in you
Goddess of art, Goddess of fortune
When her eyes moved, my soul moved to its core
யார் அழைத்தது கனவு ராணியா
நான் ரசிப்பது கலையின் வாணியா
எந்தன் உள்ளம் பொங்கி விட்டது
உந்தன் கண்ணில் தங்கி விட்டது
எந்தன் உள்ளம் பொங்கி விட்டது
உந்தன் கண்ணில் தங்கி விட்டது
Ah, who called, oh dream queen?
Am I admiring Saraswati, the goddess of art?
My heart overflowed
And came to rest in your eyes
My heart overflowed
And came to rest in your eyes
யார் அழைத்தது கனவு ராணியா
நான் ரசிப்பது கலையின் வாணியா
Who called, oh dream queen?
Am I admiring Saraswati, the goddess of art?
Haa….aaa….aaa….aaa…
(Vocalization)
Ha…aa..aa…aa…aa….aaa..haa…
(Vocalization)
Ha…aa..aa…aa…aa….aaa.
(Vocalization)
Haa.aa…haa…aa…haa…aa….
(Vocalization)
Yaar azhaithadhu kanavu raaniyaa
Who called, oh dream queen?
Naan rasippadhu kalaiyin vaaniyaa
Am I admiring Saraswati, the goddess of art?
Endhan ullam pongi vittadhu
My heart overflowed
Undhan kannil thangi vittadhu
And came to rest in your eyes
Endhan ullam pongi vittadhu
My heart overflowed
Undhan kannil thangi vittadhu
And came to rest in your eyes
Yaar azhaithadhu kanavu raaniyaa
Who called, oh dream queen?
Naan rasippadhu kalaiyin vaaniyaa
Am I admiring Saraswati, the goddess of art?
Dhitthitthai kidathai dhimithai thaka
Dhitthitthai kidathai dhimithai thaka (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Dhitthitthai kidathai dhimithai thaka
Dhitthitthai kidathai dhimithai thaka (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Aa… aa… aa… aa…(4)
(Vocalization)
Haa….aaa…..aaa….aa….aaa….aaa…
(Vocalization)
Female :Dhitthitthai kidathai dhimithai thaka
Female: Dhitthitthai kidathai dhimithai thaka (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Dhitthitthai kidathai dhimithai thaka
Dhitthitthai kidathai dhimithai thaka (Rhythmic dance syllables)
Thakadhimi thakajanu thakadhimi thakajanu
Thakadhimi thakajanu thakadhimi thakajanu (Dance rhythm mnemonics)
Thakadhimi thakajanu thakadhimi thakajanu
Thakadhimi thakajanu thakadhimi thakajanu (Dance rhythm mnemonics)
Thom tharikida thattharikida thattharikida thattharikida
Thom tharikida thattharikida thattharikida thattharikida (Dance rhythm mnemonics)
Thakida thakida thakida thakida thakadhimi }
Thakida thakida thakida thakida thakadhimi (Dance rhythm mnemonics)
Aanandha mangai
Oh maiden of joy
Dhasanipa dhasanipa manimani maa
Dha Sa Ni Pa Dha Sa Ni Pa Ma Ni Ma Ni Ma (Musical swara notes)
Aagaaya gangai
Oh celestial Ganges
Aa….aa….aa…aa…
(Vocalization)
Salangai ennidam jadhi paadudhu
The anklets sing rhythmic patterns to me
Gaga sanisaa
Ga Ga Sa Ni Sa (Musical swara notes)
Adhanaal en manam sudhi serudhu
Therefore, my mind finds its perfect pitch
Sanidhani
Sa Ni Dha Ni (Musical swara notes)
Aagaayam varaikkum en ullam parakkum
My heart flies all the way to the sky
Aagaayam varaikkum en ullam parakkum
My heart flies all the way to the sky
Salangai adhu kulungiyadhae
As those anklets jingled
Navarasangalum ival vasam ilavasam
All nine aesthetic emotions come to her effortlessly and free
Ada yaar azhaitthadhu kanavu raaniyaa
Ah, who called, oh dream queen?
Naan rasippadhu kalaiyin vaaniyaa
Am I admiring Saraswati, the goddess of art?
Endhan ullam pongi vittadhu
My heart overflowed
Undhan kannil thangi vittadhu
And came to rest in your eyes
Endhan ullam pongi vittadhu
My heart overflowed
Undhan kannil thangi vittadhu
And came to rest in your eyes
Yaar azhaithadhu kanavu raaniyaa
Who called, oh dream queen?
Naan rasippadhu kalaiyin vaaniyaa
Am I admiring Saraswati, the goddess of art?
Magasaa
Ma Ga Sa (Musical swara notes)
Aa…aa…aa……
(Vocalization)
Sanidha maga magasaa
Sa Ni Dha Ma Ga Ma Ga Sa (Musical swara notes)
Aa… aa… aa
(Vocalization)
Dhasani dhama dhanisaa
Dha Sa Ni Dha Ma Dha Ni Sa (Musical swara notes)
Aa… aa… aa…
(Vocalization)
Madhani
Ma Dha Ni (Musical swara notes)
Aa… aa… aa…
(Vocalization)
{Saani dhanisaga maaga sagamaga
Sa Ni Dha Ni Sa Ga Ma Ga Sa Ga Ma Ga (Musical swara notes)
Nidha sanidhamaga dhamaga sagamadhani }
Ni Dha Sa Ni Dha Ma Ga Dha Ma Ga Sa Ga Ma Dha Ni (Musical swara notes)
{ Aa…aa… aa… aa…
(Vocalization)
Thakka thakida thakka dhimitha thakka dhimitha}
Thakka thakida thakka dhimitha thakka dhimitha (Rhythmic dance syllables)
(Overlap)
(Overlapping vocals)
Nee vandha pinnae
Ever since you arrived
Aa… aa…aa… aa… aa…aa..
(Vocalization)
Aanandham pennae
Bliss itself, oh woman!
Dhasa nisa dhasa nisa dhani dhani maa
Dha Sa Ni Sa Dha Sa Ni Sa Dha Ni Dha Ni Ma (Musical swara notes)
Sadhuranga naattiyam nadandhaal enna
What if a strategic chess-like dance takes place?
Aa… aa…
(Vocalization)
Salangaiyin osaiyil vidindhaal enna
What if the day dawns to the sound of anklets?
Aa… aa…
(Vocalization)
Naan ennai marandhen
I forgot myself
Unnodu karaindhen
I dissolved in you
Naan ennai marandhen unnodu karaindhen
I forgot myself and dissolved in you
Kalai magalae thirumagalae
Goddess of art, Goddess of fortune
Vizhi asaindhadhu uyir varai asaindhadhu
When her eyes moved, my soul moved to its core
Ada yaar azhaithadhu kanavu raaniyaa
Ah, who called, oh dream queen?
Naan rasippadhu kalaiyin vaaniyaa
Am I admiring Saraswati, the goddess of art?
Endhan ullam pongi vittadhu
My heart overflowed
Undhan kannil thangi vittadhu
And came to rest in your eyes
Endhan ullam pongi vittadhu
My heart overflowed
Undhan kannil thangi vittadhu
And came to rest in your eyes
Yaar azhaithadhu kanavu raaniyaa
Who called, oh dream queen?
Naan rasippadhu kalaiyin vaaniyaa
Am I admiring Saraswati, the goddess of art?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a classical-fusion melody celebrating the divine beauty, grace, and rhythm of a dancer. The protagonist is spellbound by the maiden's footwork and expression, comparing her to 'Kalaiyin Vaani' (Goddess Saraswati) and 'Aagaaya Gangai' (the celestial river Ganges). As she performs her dance with jangling anklets (salangai) and expressive rhythmic patterns (jathis), his heart soars and aligns in pitch with her melody. The lyricist highlights how all nine aesthetic emotions (Navarasas) manifest effortlessly in her performance. In the latter half, the protagonist describes losing his self-identity, completely dissolving in her artistry and presence. The song blends poetic romanticism with classical musical notations (swaras) and dance beats (solkattu), creating a rich classical atmosphere.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (Rhyming end words)
“Yaar azhaithadhu kanavu raaniyaa / Naan rasippadhu kalaiyin vaaniyaa”
The lines end with rhyming words ('raaniyaa' and 'vaaniyaa'), enhancing the lyrical flow.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Naan rasippadhu kalaiyin vaaniyaa”
The dancer is directly metaphorized as 'Kalaiyin Vaani' (Goddess Saraswati of arts).
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Aagaaya gangai”
Comparing the grace and purity of the dancer or her movement to the celestial Ganges river.
Hyperbole (Ushuyokthi)
“Vizhi asaindhadhu uyir varai asaindhadhu”
An poetic exaggeration stating that a slight flutter of her eyes stirred his soul to its absolute depths.
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Trivia
Written by poet Vairamuthu for the 1986 movie 'Salangaiyil Oru Sangeetham', the song integrates classical Carnatic musical solfege (swara passages like 'Dhasanipa') and Bharatanatyam rhythm syllables ('Dhitthitthai kidathai') directly into the lyric structure to accentuate the theme of dance and music.
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