Haricharan performs ‘Vaanam Thaiyaga’ from the album Bommai Nayagi. Lyricist Kabilan and composer Sundaramurthy Ks shape a reverent ode to paternal devotion through gentle vocals and steady rhythm.
Released: January 29, 2023
Vaanam Thaiyaga
Haricharan | Sundaramurthy K.S. • From “Bommai Nayagi”
Bommai Nayagi’s Vaanam Thaiyaga Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Kabilan compares the child to a deity granting blessings through her eyes. The father describes himself as a wanderer sustained by his daughter’s companionship during life’s stumbles.
Vanam ThaiyagaWith the sky as a mother,
Boomi Nanagaand the earth as me.
Vazhum Nal EllamFor all the days I live,
Yavum Neeyagayou’re my everything.
Thagapan Sami NeeyadiYou’re my father-god, little girl.
Iru Vizhiyal Varam TharuvaiYou’ll grant me blessings with your two eyes.
Kalangamilla DeivameO stainless, pure deity,
Kalanguvadhenwhy are you tearing up?
Ezhudhi Parkka Vannam IllaiThere’s no color left to try painting,
Uzhudhu Parkka Mannum Illaiand there’s no soil left to try plowing.
Azhudhu Parkka Ennam IllaiI’ve no intention of crying,
Adharkku Yaro Arirarooso who’s there to sing a ‘lullaby’ for that?
Ezhudhi Parkka Vannam IllaiThere’s no color left to try painting,
Uzhudhu Parkka Mannum Illaiand there’s no soil left to try plowing.
Azhudhu Parkka Ennam IllaiI’ve no intention of crying,
Adharkku Yaro Arirarooso who’s there to sing a ‘lullaby’ for that?
Nadoodi AnalumEven if I’m a wanderer,
Vazhithunai Ivaladashe’s my companion on the road.
Nan Idari VeezhndhalumEven if I stumble and fall,
Nadai Vandi Ivaladashe’s my ‘walking aid’ who supports me.
Kiliyin TholgalilOn the shoulders of a parrot,
Mirugam Saindhidaas a beast leans,
Bayandhu Ponadheit’s grown terrified,
Paravai Jadhithe whole ‘bird kingdom’.
Idharkku KaranamThe reason for this,
Ariven Yaridamwhom will I learn it from?
Ulagam MaridumoWill the world ever change?
Kadalum NeerumLike the sea and its water,
Malaiyum Thenumor the mountain and its honey.
Irandai Pola Ivalum NanumShe and I are just like them.
Idharkku Mele Enna VenumWhat more could I possibly need?
Huhmm HuhmmMmm-hmm.
AppaDad.
Ezhudhi Parkka Vannam IllaiThere’s no color left to try painting,
Uzhudhu Parkka Mannum Illaiand there’s no soil left to try plowing.
Azhudhu Parkka Ennam IllaiI’ve no intention of crying,
Adharkku Yaro Arirarooso who’s there to sing a ‘lullaby’ for that?
Vanam ThaiyagaWith the sky as a mother,
Boomi Nanagaand the earth as me.
Vazhum Nal EllamFor all the days I live,
Yavum Neeyagayou’re my everything.
Thagapan Sami NeeyadiYou’re my father-god, little girl.
Iru Vizhiyal Varam TharuvaiYou’ll grant me blessings with your two eyes.
Kalangamilla DeivameO stainless, pure deity,
Kalanguvadhenwhy are you tearing up?
Vaanam Thaiyaga Music Video
Fatherhood as divine partnership forms the core of Vaanam Thaiyaga lyrics translation. Haricharan’s delivery frames paternal love through a child’s perceived sacredness.