Haripriya and composer Ilaiyaraaja collaborate on ‘Vanna Varaikolkal’ from the album ‘Ninaivellam Neeyada.’ Lyricist Snehan crafts a delicate balance between curiosity and enchantment in this Tamil melody.
Released: February 6, 2024
Vanna Varaikolkal
Haripriya | Ilaiyaraaja • From “Ninaivellam Neeyada”
Vanna Varaikolkal Lyrics Translation – Ninaivellam Neeyada Soundtrack
Haripriya questions why colored pencils urge her to draw a loved one’s face. Snehan frames love’s arrival through celestial imagery—a moon among stars, silence reciting poetry. The lyrics trace confusion over sudden changes in perception and self-awareness.
Vanna VaraikolgalColored pencils.
Avan Mugathai Varaiya SolvadhaenooWhy’re they asking me to draw his face?
Thondrum Avan ThottramHis image that appears before me,
Ennai Adhil Inaiya Azhaippadhaenowhy’s it inviting me to join it?
Vinmeen Ulagil NilavaaiLike the moon in a world of stars,
Vizhigal Virumbum Kanavaailike a dream the eyes long for,
Maunam Pesum Kaviyaailike a poem that silence recites,
Kaadhal Vandhadhae Azhagaailove’s arrived so beautifully.
Avanaal Enakkul Vandhadhu MaattramA change’s come over me because of him.
Sariya Idhuthaan SariyaIs this right? Is it really right?
Ellamae Azhagaachae AvanaalaeEverything’s turned beautiful because of him.
Ennai Naan Marandhenae EdhanaaleWhy’ve I forgotten who I am?
Vanna VaraikolgalColored pencils.
Avan Mugathai Varaiya SolvadhaenooWhy’re they asking me to draw his face?
Thondrum Avan ThottramHis image that appears before me,
Ennai Adhil Inaiya Azhaippadhaenowhy’s it inviting me to join it?
Vanavil Endhan ArugilA rainbow’s close to me.
Iravil Vandhu Povadhenna MaayamooWhat magic’s this, coming and going in the night?
Vaasalil Varaiyum Vanna KolangalThe colorful ‘decorative floor art’ at the doorstep,
Malargal Virippadhenna Maayamoowhat magic’s this, that they’re blooming flowers?
Naettru VaraiyilUntil yesterday,
Adhisiyangal Nigazhndhadhillaimiracles didn’t happen.
Idhaya ThiraiyilOn the screen of my heart,
Ragasiyangal Edhuvum Illaithere were no secrets.
Solla Mudiyatha AasaigalDesires that I can’t put into words,
Vandhu Vandhu Valaithu Valaithuthey keep coming back and surrounding me,
Thollai Tharudhaeand they’re troubling me.
Vanna VaraikolgalColored pencils.
Avan Mugathai Varaiya SolvadhaenooWhy’re they asking me to draw his face?
Thondrum Avan ThottramHis image that appears before me,
Ennai Adhil Inaiya Azhaippadhaenowhy’s it inviting me to join it?
Ketkkum Naadhangal Thandha GeethangalThe songs given by the sounds I hear,
Uyiril Uyiraagi Kalandhadhaethey’ve merged into my soul as its very essence.
Yaarum Ketkaadha Ninaithu PaakkadhaThings no one’s heard or even imagined,
Inba Adhirvalaigal Ezhundhadhaejoyful vibrations’ve started to rise.
Ketka KetkaAs I keep listening,
Idhayangalai Iluthu Podumit pulls at my heart.
Kalam KadanthuGoing beyond time,
Verulagam Azhaithu Pogumit takes me to another world.
Isaiyil Ennodu KalandhavanThe man who’s merged with me through music,
Idhaya Kadhavai Avanukkaagafor his sake, my heart’s door,
Thirandhu VaithenI’ve kept it wide open.
Vanna VaraikolgalColored pencils.
Avan Mugathai Varaiya SolvadhaenooWhy’re they asking me to draw his face?
Vinmeen Ulagil NilavaaiLike the moon in a world of stars,
Vizhigal Virumbum Kanavaailike a dream the eyes long for,
Maunam Pesum Kaviyaailike a poem that silence recites,
Kaadhal Vandhadhae Azhagaailove’s arrived so beautifully.
Avanaal Enakkul Vandhadhu MaattramA change’s come over me because of him.
Sariya Idhuthaan SariyaIs this right? Is it really right?
Ellamae Azhagaachae AvanaalaeEverything’s turned beautiful because of him.
Ennai Naan Marandhenae EdhanaaleWhy’ve I forgotten who I am?
Ellamae Azhagaachae AvanaalaeEverything’s turned beautiful because of him.
Ennai Naan Marandhenae EdhanaaleWhy’ve I forgotten who I am?
Vanna Varaikolkal Music Video
Seeking the ‘Vanna Varaikolkal’ lyrics translation reveals how simple objects gain new meaning through love’s lens. Ilaiyaraaja’s orchestration mirrors Snehan’s lyrical shifts from wonder to introspection.