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Yaar Pogum Vazhiyil Vizhiye

From Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai · 1986

Lyricist
Mu. Metha
Singer
K. J. Jesudas
Music director
Anand Sankar
Details
Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Yaar pogum vazhiyil vizhiyae pogiraaiOh eyes, along whose path are you wandering?
Dhinamum nee pogum dhisaiyil idhayam poguthaeEvery day, my heart travels in the direction you go.
Yaar pogum vazhiyil vizhiyae pogiraaiOh eyes, along whose path are you wandering?
Dhinamum nee pogum dhisaiyil idhayam poguthaeEvery day, my heart travels in the direction you go.
Male
Yen ilamai poothathooHas my youth bloomed?
En vazhvilae thaanaga aanandham thaedi varuvadhoIs happiness searching for me and entering my life on its own?
Yaar pogum vazhiyil vizhiyae pogiraaiOh eyes, along whose path are you wandering?
Dhinamum nee pogum dhisaiyil idhayam poguthaeEvery day, my heart travels in the direction you go.
Male
Megam odiponaalum vaanam odi povadhillaiEven if clouds drift away, the sky never runs away.
Dhegam odi ponaalum thaagam maarapovadhillaiEven if the physical body moves away, the inner thirst never changes.
Paadhai maaravillai paarvai mariponadhaeThe path hasn't changed, yet my gaze has transformed.
Yaar pogum vazhiyil vizhiyae pogiraaiOh eyes, along whose path are you wandering?
Dhinamum nee pogum dhisaiyil idhayam poguthaeEvery day, my heart travels in the direction you go.
Male
Vaanam podum mel aadai vannam ingu maaridalaamThe colors of the sky's outer cloak may change here.
Naalum thaedi paarthaalum naanum indru maariyadhenThough I search day after day, why have I transformed today?
Kangal paartha paarvai kaadhalaaga maarudhooIs the glance caught by the eyes slowly turning into love?
Male
Yaar pogum vazhiyil vizhiyae pogiraaiOh eyes, along whose path are you wandering?
Dhinamum nee pogum dhisaiyil idhayam poguthaeEvery day, my heart travels in the direction you go.
Yen ilamai poothathooHas my youth bloomed?
En vazhvilae thaanaga aanandham thaedi varuvadhoIs happiness searching for me and entering my life on its own?
Male
Yaar pogum vazhiyil vizhiyae pogiraaiOh eyes, along whose path are you wandering?
Dhinamum nee pogum dhisaiyil idhayam poguthaeEvery day, my heart travels in the direction you go.
Yaar pogum vazhiyil vizhiyae pogiraaiOh eyes, along whose path are you wandering?
Dhinamum nee pogum dhisaiyil idhayam poguthaeEvery day, my heart travels in the direction you go.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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