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Lyrics & meaning

Deepavali Deepavali

From Sivakasi · 2005

Lyricist
Perarasu
Singers
Kay Kay, Vasundhara Das
Music director
Srikanth Deva
Details
Sivakasi2005

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
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Male
Deepavali deepavali deepavali neethaan diYou are Deepavali itself, girl!
Female
Sooravali sooravali sooravali neethaan daYou are a whirlwind itself, guy!
Male
Neerum nerupum pathikichi pathikichiWater and fire caught fire and burned!
Kaadhal namakul sikikichu sikikichuLove got trapped and entangled between us!
Female
Nilavil nadukam vanthiduchi vanthiduchiA tremor came upon the moon itself!
Neeyum adaku manthirichi manthirichiYou enchanted and subdued it with a spell!
Male
Saravediyil marunthaai vedi diFemale :HeyBurst like gunpowder in a cracker chain! Female: Hey!
Deepavali deepavali deepavali neethaan diYou are Deepavali itself, girl!
Female
Sooravali sooravali sooravali neethaan daYou are a whirlwind itself, guy!
Male
Paavaada thaavaniyil hey paavaada thaavaniyil poothavaloIs she the girl who blossomed in a skirt and half-saree?
Female
Ho ooh poraadi neeraadi paarthavanooooIs he the one who fought and bathed, gazing at her?
Male
Hey panjimadi madi madiHey, cotton lap, fold and fold!
Naan thirupaachi nerupaachuI became Thirupaachi, I turned into fire!
Female
Saravedi vedi vedi nee idam paarthu nerupethuLike a cracker chain, burst and explode, find the spot and ignite the fire!
Male
Aiyayo enakulla enakulla puthuvedi puthuvedi vedikudhaeOh my, inside me, inside me, a new firecracker is bursting!
Female
Ammamma enakulla enakullaOh my, inside me, inside me,
Puthu mazhai puthu mazhai adikudhae heyA new rain, a new rain is hitting me, hey!
Male
Deepavali deepavali deepavali neethaan diYou are Deepavali itself, girl!
Female
Sooravali sooravali sooravali neethaan daYou are a whirlwind itself, guy!
Female
Na na na na shake it outNa na na na shake it out!
You just wanna wanna wanna wannaYou just wanna wanna wanna wanna,
Keep it upKeep it up!
Jujucha jujoy evan than machanahHey hey, who is the real brother-in-law/suitor here?
Ennuda vaaya illati poyaa no noCome with me, otherwise go away, no no!
All can startAll can start,
Dance rock and rollDance rock and roll!
Male
Adi raangi sumai thaangiHey stubborn girl, bearer of burdens,
Adi raangi sumai thaangi un idaiyoHey stubborn girl, bearer of burdens, is that your waist?
Female
Ho oh athai vendi kaiyenthi kenjiriyoOh, begging for it with open hands, are you pleading?
Male
Hey konjam kadi kadi athu unakachi enakachiHey, bite a little, it belongs to you and to me!
Female
Kanni vedi vedi vedi athu vedichachi vernaakuLike a landmine, it exploded and turned into embers!
Male
Ammamma unakulla unakulla enakoru mugavari kidachudhaeOh my, inside you, inside you, I found my address!
Female
Aiyaiyo padakunu mudikunu yenakoru puthu mozhi kidachudhae heyOh my, suddenly and completely, I found a new language!
Male
Deepavali deepavali deepavali neethaan diYou are Deepavali itself, girl!
Female
Sooravali sooravali sooravali neethaan daYou are a whirlwind itself, guy!
Male
Neerum nerupum pathikichi pathikichiWater and fire caught fire and burned!
Kaadhal namakul sikikichu sikikichuLove got trapped and entangled between us!
Female
Nilavil nadukam vanthiduchi vanthiduchiA tremor came upon the moon itself!
Neeyum adaku manthirichi manthirichiYou enchanted and subdued it with a spell!
Male
Saravediyil marunthai vedi diBurst like gunpowder in a cracker chain!
Deepavali deepavali deepavali neethaan diYou are Deepavali itself, girl!
Female
Sooravali sooravali sooravali neethaan daYou are a whirlwind itself, guy!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Deepavali Deepavali' from the 2005 movie 'Sivakasi' is a high-energy duet celebrating romantic spark and explosive passion through festive imagery. The lead characters compare each other to vibrant elements like the festival of lights (Deepavali), a powerful cyclone (Sooravali), and firecrackers. They express how their newfound love creates an uncontrollable surge of energy inside them, causing tremors of passion and joy. Throughout the track, playful banter, modern English dance cues, and traditional folk rhythms mix seamlessly. The lovers playfully tease each other's charm and intensity, using metaphors of fireworks, rain, and sparks to convey the fiery chemistry and overwhelming emotion they feel in each other's presence.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Deepavali deepavali deepavali neethaan di

The male lead compares the heroine directly to the festival of lights ('Deepavali neethaan di'), implying she brings celebration, brightness, and joy into his life.

Metaphor

Sooravali sooravali sooravali neethaan da

The female lead compares the hero directly to a whirlwind ('Sooravali neethaan da'), highlighting his wild, unstoppable energy.

Oxymoron / Paradox

Neerum nerupum pathikichi pathikichi

Combining opposing natural elements 'Neerum nerupum' (water and fire) catching fire together emphasizes the extraordinary impact of their passion.

Repetition / Anaphora

Saravediyil marunthaai vedi di

Repetition of words like 'Deepavali', 'Sooravali', and 'Pathikichi' enhances the rhythmic pulse and energetic tempo of the folk track.

Emona / Rhyme (Agethu / Ethirai)

Deepavali deepavali deepavali neethaan di

Matching internal rhyming patterns such as 'Deepavali' / 'Sooravali' create structural rhythm typical of Tamil kuthu songs.

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Trivia

'Deepavali' is a blockbuster hit dance track composed by Srikanth Deva for Perarasu's 'Sivakasi' (2005), starring Vijay and Asin. Sung by Tippu and Vasundhara Das with lyrics by Perarasu himself, the song became a staple celebration anthem played across Tamil Nadu during Deepavali festivals.

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