Hariharan lends his soulful voice to ‘Vennila Veliye,’ a heartfelt Tamil track from the album ‘Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga.’ Viveka writes the poetic lyrics, while Yuvan Shankar Raja creates a melody that blends romance and longing. DJ Aftab adds a modern touch to the arrangement, making the song both timeless and fresh.
Released: February 8, 2023
Vennila Veliye
Dj Aftab | Hariharan • From “Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga”
The songwriter pens a plea to the moon, asking it to bring light and comfort. Lines like ‘Won’t you offer your milky light to drink?’ mix nature with human emotion, showing how love can leave someone yearning. The moon becomes a metaphor for unattainable love, a recurring theme in the song.
Vennila Veliye VaruvayaOh moon, won’t you come out?
Vizhiyile Velicham TharuvayaWon’t you bring light to my eyes?
Iravile Thavikka ViduvayaWill you leave me suffering in the night?
Arugile Anaikka VaruvayaWon’t you come close to hold me?
Paloli Kudikka TharuvayaWon’t you offer your milky light to drink?
Dhagathil Thavikka ViduvayaWill you leave me parched and suffering?
Yeh Nilave Nee Pookkal SoodiOh moon, adorn yourself with flowers,
En Vasal Vanthuviduand come right to my doorstep.
Un Kadhal Illai EndralIf your love isn’t mine,
Nee Ennai Kondruviduthen you must just kill me.
Vennila Veliye VaruvayaOh moon, won’t you come out?
Vizhiyile Velicham TharuvayaWon’t you bring light to my eyes?
Iravile Thavikka ViduvayaWill you leave me suffering in the night?
Hey Purandu NeeHey, as you turn over
Padukkum Bothuwhile you sleep,
Uthirnthidum Koondhal Poovilin the flower that falls from your hair,
En Kadhal Vasam Irukkumthe scent of my love will linger.
Nee ParammaJust look and see, my dear.
Adhai NeeyeYet you yourself
Maranthayehave forgotten that,
Kodi Pooveoh flowering vine.
Uthirthidum MulaithidumIt falls and it sprouts again,
Oru Vidhai Kadhal Thanfor love is truly a resilient seed.
Vidhaigalai PudhaikkiraiYou bury the seeds deep,
Sirikkiren Nan Thanand I just stand here smiling.
Vennila Veliye VaruvayaOh moon, won’t you come out?
Vizhiyile Velicham TharuvayaWon’t you bring light to my eyes?
Iravile Thavikka ViduvayaWill you leave me suffering in the night?
Un Kangalai Konjam ThanthalIf you’d lend me your eyes for a while,
Nan Konjam Thoongi KolvenI might finally get some sleep.
Endralum Kadhal NenjamBut even then, this loving heart
Thoongathammawon’t find any rest, girl.
En AnbeMy love,
En Anbemy love,
En Anbemy love.
Kadhali KadhaliLover, oh my lover,
Kanavugal Thondrathado dreams not appear to you?
Kanavile En ViralIn those dreams, doesn’t my finger
Unnai Ezhupathareach out to wake you?
Vennila Veliye VaruvayaOh moon, won’t you come out?
Vizhiyile Velicham TharuvayaWon’t you bring light to my eyes?
Iravile Thavikka ViduvayaWill you leave me suffering in the night?
Arugile Anaikka VaruvayaWon’t you come close to hold me?
Paloli Kudikka TharuvayaWon’t you offer your milky light to drink?
Dhagathil Thavikka ViduvayaWill you leave me parched and suffering?
Yeh Nilave Nee Pookkal SoodiOh moon, adorn yourself with flowers,
The meaning of ‘Vennila Veliye’ is a poetic cry for love and connection. The lyrics of this Tamil song use the moon as a symbol of longing, making it a timeless piece of music.
