P. Susheela’s ‘Megam Vanthathu’ from the album ‘Kavitha’ pairs Kannadasan’s lyrics with K.V. Mahadevan’s composition. Their collaboration creates a slow, weighty atmosphere. The vocal delivery carries restrained sorrow.
Megam Vanthathu
P. Susheela • From “Kavitha”
Megam Vanthathu Lyrics Translation P. Susheela | Kavitha
Kannadasan’s text contrasts natural promises with human disappointment. P. Susheela stresses lines about clouds gathering but no rain coming, lamps arriving but no light emerging. The song lists obtainable items but questions requesting love directly.
Megam Vanthathu Minnal VandhadhuThe clouds arrived, and the lightning flashed,
Mazhai PozhiyavillaiBut the rain didn’t fall.
Megam Vanthathu Minnal VandhadhuThe clouds arrived, and the lightning flashed,
Mazhai PozhiyavillaiBut the rain didn’t fall.
Veedu Thedi Deepam VandhadhuA lamp found its way to my home,
Oli PirakkavillaiBut no light was born from it.
Megam Vanthathu Minnal VandhadhuThe clouds arrived, and the lightning flashed,
Mazhai PozhiyavillaiBut the rain didn’t fall.
Veedu Thedi Deepam VandhadhuA lamp found its way to my home,
Oli PirakkavillaiBut no light was born from it.
Kaatru Vandhadhu Malar AsainthathuThe breeze blew, and the flower swayed,
Manam AsaiyavillaiBut my heart didn’t move at all.
Kaatru Vandhadhu Malar AsainthathuThe breeze blew, and the flower swayed,
Manam AsaiyavillaiBut my heart didn’t move at all.
Kannurangidum IravinilumEven in the night when everyone’s eyes sleep,
PennurangavillaiThis woman hasn’t found any rest.
Megam Vanthathu Minnal VandhadhuThe clouds arrived, and the lightning flashed,
Mazhai PozhiyavillaiBut the rain didn’t fall.
Paal Palangal Thevai EndraalIf I need milk or fruits,
Veliyil SollalaamI can tell others openly.
Vannapattu Saelai NagaigalColorful silk sarees and jewelry,
Kettu Vaangi KollalaamI can ask for and get them too.
Kaadhalindru Thevai EndruBut today, when I need love,
Ketka MudiyumaCan I ever really ask for it?
Kaadhalindru Thevai EndruToday, when I need love,
Ketka MudiyumaCan I ever really ask for it?
Indha Kavalai Thannai PirarkkuThis sorrow that’s deep within me,
Solli Theerkka MudiyumaCan I ever share it with others to find peace?
Megam Vanthathu Minnal VandhadhuThe clouds arrived, and the lightning flashed,
Mazhai PozhiyavillaiBut the rain didn’t fall.
Veedu Thedi Deepam VandhadhuA lamp found its way to my home,
Oli PirakkavillaiBut no light was born from it.
Megam Vanthathu Minnal VandhadhuThe clouds arrived, and the lightning flashed,
Mazhai PozhiyavillaiBut the rain didn’t fall.
Nenjirukkum NinaivirukkumMy heart is here, and my memories are too,
Vaarthai IllaiyaeBut I just don’t have the words.
Indha Nilamai Solla UlagilTo explain this state I’m in,
Endha Mozhiyum IllaiyaeNo language exists in this world.
Thanjam Endru Vandha PinnumEven after I’ve come seeking refuge,
Karunai IllaiyaeThere isn’t any mercy for me.
Thanjam Endru Vandha PinnumEven after I’ve come seeking refuge,
Karunai IllaiyaeThere isn’t any mercy for me.
Edhai Tharuvadhendrum PeruvadhendrumWhat I should give or what I should receive,
PuriyavillaiyaeI just don’t understand anymore.
Megam Vanthathu Minnal VandhadhuThe clouds arrived, and the lightning flashed,
Mazhai PozhiyavillaiBut the rain didn’t fall.
Veedu Thedi Deepam VandhadhuA lamp found its way to my home,
Oli PirakkavillaiBut no light was born from it.
Megam Vanthathu Minnal VandhadhuThe clouds arrived, and the lightning flashed,
Mazhai PozhiyavillaiBut the rain didn’t fall.
Megam Vanthathu Music Video
Tamil film music often addresses unspoken emotional rules. The ‘Megam Vanthathu’ lyrics meaning centers on socially forbidden longing. Listeners seeking the lyrics translation find universal grief about needs one cannot voice.