Vaa Kalaba Mayile Lyrics

From the movie Kathavarayan

Vaa Kalaba Mayile Song Lyrics is the track from Kathavarayan Tamil Film – 1958, Starring Sivaji Ganesan, Savitri, M. N. Rajam, K. A. Thangavelu, E. V. Saroja, T. S. Balaiah, P. Kannamba. This song was sung by டி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன். The music was composed by ஜி. ராமநாதன். Lyrics works penned by தஞ்சை என். ராமையாதாஸ்.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

ஜர

Music Directorஜி. ராமநாதன்

தஎ

Lyricistதஞ்சை என். ராமையாதாஸ்

Singers

டஎ

Singerடி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன்

Star Cast

ActorSivaji Ganesan

ActorSavitri

ActorM. N. Rajam

Translation

Singer : T. M. Soundararajan

Music Director : G. Ramanathan

Lyricist : Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass

Vaa kalaapa mayilae Vaa kalaapa mayilae
Odi nee vaa kalaapa mayilae Odi nee vaa kalaapa mayilae

Vanthaen kaniyamutham thanthaen Magizhnthidavae vaa
Vanthaen kaniyamutham thanthaen Magizhnthidavae vaa

Vaa kalaapa mayilae Odi nee vaa kalaapa mayilae

Vaazhnaalil ini naan valam peravae Vaazhnaalil ini naan valam peravae
Vanna tamizh kalaiyae Thulli thulli vilaiyaada vaa
Vanna tamizh kalaiyae Thulli thulli vilaiyaada vaa

Nee vaa kannae vaa kalaaba mayilae Odi nee vaa kalaapa mayilae

Aalaiyin karumpaanaen Aazhiyin thurumpaanaen
Aalaiyin karumpaanaen Aazhiyin thurumpaanaen
Kaalamellaam unthan Kaalamellaam unthan
Kadhalil melinthaen

Vinnodu vilaiyaadum valarmathiyae
Vinnodu vilaiyaadum valarmathiyae
Enthan kannodu kaninthaadum kalai nithiyae
Kannodu kaninthaadum kalai nithiyae
Ennaalum maravaenae ezhil rathiyae
Ennaalum maravaenae ezhil rathiyae

Minnalidai kodiyae Annanadai azhagodu vaa
Minnalidai kodiyae Annanadai azhagodu vaa
Vaaraayo ennai paarayo kali theeraayo Kannae vaaraayo enthan

Aariyamaalaa aariyamaalaa Aariyamaalaa aariyamaalaa
Aariyamaalaa aariyamaalaa Aariyamaalaa aariyamaalaa

Song Meaning & Analysis

The lyrics convey a sense of yearning and adoration, with the singer inviting his beloved to come and bring joy and prosperity into his life. He sees her as a treasure of art and beauty, a crescent moon, and a goddess-like figure. The repeated invocation of 'Aariyamaalaa' at the end suggests her name, emphasizing his singular focus and devotion. The song captures the essence of classic Tamil romanticism, blending vivid metaphors with heartfelt emotional expression.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Vaa Kalaba Mayile?

Vaa Kalaba Mayile is sung by டி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன்.

Which movie is Vaa Kalaba Mayile from?

The song Vaa Kalaba Mayile is featured in the movie Kathavarayan.

Who wrote the lyrics for Vaa Kalaba Mayile?

The lyrics for Vaa Kalaba Mayile were written by தஞ்சை என். ராமையாதாஸ் with music composed by ஜி. ராமநாதன்.

Is English translation available for Vaa Kalaba Mayile lyrics?

Yes! Vaa Kalaba Mayile lyrics from Kathavarayan include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Vaa Kalaba Mayile lyrics?

This song is a passionate plea from a lover to his beloved, whom he adores and compares to a 'Kalaaba Mayil' (a peacock with beautiful plumage), a common metaphor for a stunning woman in Tamil poetry. He expresses his deep longing and the suffering he has endured due to her absence, likening himself to sugarcane crushed in a mill or a straw lost in the ocean. He promises eternal devotion and describes her beauty using classic Tamil poetic imagery, such as a 'lightning-like waist' and a 'swan-like gait'. The lyrics convey a sense of yearning and adoration, with the singer inviting his beloved to come and bring joy and prosperity into his life. He sees her as a treasure of art and beauty, a crescent moon, and a goddess-like figure. The repeated invocation of 'Aariyamaalaa' at the end suggests her name, emphasizing his singular focus and devotion. The song captures the essence of classic Tamil romanticism, blending vivid metaphors with heartfelt emotional expression.