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Lyrics & meaning

Yaar Pogum Vazhiyil Vizhiye

From Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai · 1986

Lyricist
Mu. Metha
Singer
K. J. Jesudas
Music director
Anand Sankar
Movie name
Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai
Movie release year
1986
Lyrics added on
5 Aug 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Yaar pogum vazhiyil vizhiyae pogiraai
Dhinamum nee pogum dhisaiyil idhayam poguthae
Yaar pogum vazhiyil vizhiyae pogiraai
Dhinamum nee pogum dhisaiyil idhayam poguthae
Yen ilamai poothathoo
En vazhvilae thaanaga aanandham thaedi varuvadho
Yaar pogum vazhiyil vizhiyae pogiraai
Dhinamum nee pogum dhisaiyil idhayam poguthae
Megam odiponaalum vaanam odi povadhillai
Dhegam odi ponaalum thaagam maarapovadhillai
Paadhai maaravillai paarvai mariponadhae
Yaar pogum vazhiyil vizhiyae pogiraai
Dhinamum nee pogum dhisaiyil idhayam poguthae
Vaanam podum mel aadai vannam ingu maaridalaam
Naalum thaedi paarthaalum naanum indru maariyadhen
Kangal paartha paarvai kaadhalaaga maarudhoo
Yaar pogum vazhiyil vizhiyae pogiraai
Dhinamum nee pogum dhisaiyil idhayam poguthae
Yen ilamai poothathoo
En vazhvilae thaanaga aanandham thaedi varuvadho
Yaar pogum vazhiyil vizhiyae pogiraai
Dhinamum nee pogum dhisaiyil idhayam poguthae
Yaar pogum vazhiyil vizhiyae pogiraai
Dhinamum nee pogum dhisaiyil idhayam poguthae
Whose path are you following, my eyes?
Every day, my heart goes wherever you look.
Whose path are you following, my eyes?
Every day, my heart goes wherever you look.
Why has youth blossomed in me?
Has joy come searching for me in my life all on its own?
Whose path are you following, my eyes?
Every day, my heart goes wherever you look.
Even if clouds drift away, the sky never runs away.
Even if the body changes, this deep longing will never change.
The path has not changed, yet the way I look at things has changed.
Whose path are you following, my eyes?
Every day, my heart goes wherever you look.
The colors of the sky's garment may change here,
Even if I search every day, why have I changed today?
Is this simple gaze turning into love?
Whose path are you following, my eyes?
Every day, my heart goes wherever you look.
Why has youth blossomed in me?
Has joy come searching for me in my life all on its own?
Whose path are you following, my eyes?
Every day, my heart goes wherever you look.
Whose path are you following, my eyes?
Every day, my heart goes wherever you look.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This poetic track revolves around the awakening of romantic feelings and the sweet confusion that comes with youth. The protagonist wonders why their eyes constantly follow a particular path and why their heart wanders relentlessly in that same direction. They ponder whether youth has finally blossomed in full force, bringing unexpected joy and affection into their life automatically.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Megam odiponaalum vaanam odi povadhillai / Dhegam odi ponaalum thaagam maarapovadhillai”

The second letter 'ga' (g) in Megam and Dhegam creates a subtle second-letter Tamil rhyme scheme across the two lines.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“Megam odiponaalum vaanam odi povadhillai / Dhegam odi ponaalum thaagam maarapovadhillai”

Both lines end with the rhyming suffix 'povadhillai' / 'maarapovadhillai'.

Metaphor

“Megam odiponaalum vaanam odi povadhillai”

The transient clouds represent passing moments or physical distance, while the eternal sky symbolizes steadfast love and devotion.

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Trivia

The lyrics were penned by renowned Tamil poet and lyricist Mu. Metha, known for his modern Sahitya Akademi-winning Tamil free-verse poetry ('Pudhu Kavithai') which frequently infused deep philosophy into film lyrics.

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