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Lyrics & meaning

Devathai Dekho

From Atcham Thavir · 2018

Lyricist
S. S Vikneshwaran
Singer
Mohamed Erfanullah Khan
Music director
Varmman Elangkovan
Details
Atcham Thavir2018

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aaah aaa…kanavilae nee vanthaaiAh, you came in my dream
Kanavilae thaan nee vanthaaiIndeed, you came in my dream
Kanaavilae nee vanthaaiYou came in my dream
Chorus
Thirigida thirigidaThirigida thirigida (rhythmic syllables)
Tha tha tharigida…(10)Tha tha tharigida (rhythmic beats)
Male
Devathai dekhoLook at the angel
Azhagival oh hooOh, she is a beauty
Punnagaiyaal unnaiWith her smile, she
Siraiyil vaippaalooWill she imprison you?
Kaalin keezhae ulagam irukkumThe world will be beneath your feet
Tholin mel ival kai irunthaalIf her hand rests on your shoulder
Male
Hay raakku raakkuHey rock, rock
Hey hey hey heyHey hey hey hey
Let’s do the body shake-kuLet's do the body shake
Hey hey hey heyHey hey hey hey
Hey maappu maappuHey groom, hey groom
Machakkaara maappuLucky groom
Devathai kidaichirukkaaHas gotten an angel
Male
Hey ladukki minukkiHey stylish and shiny girl
Vanthu ninnaa sirichiShe came, stood, and smiled
Kirukkan manasaA crazy man's heart
Kollaiyittaal sirukkiThe young girl stole it
Male
Yaathi yaathiOh my goodness, oh my goodness
Unnai alli pothiShe will wrap you up
Nenjil sumappaalAnd carry you in her heart
Nenjil sumappaalAnd carry you in her heart
Male
Nee ennai kaadhalithaalIf you love me
Jenmam pothum enbenI will say this lifetime is enough
Orae oru vaarthai sonnaalaeIf you say just one word
Unnadi vizhunthiduvenaeI will fall at your feet
Female
Hey mukkulichiHey pearl diver girl
Hey mukkulichiHey pearl diver girl
Hey mukkulichi muthedukkaporaWho is going to dive deep for pearls
Intha mappillaiyaithaanThis groom right here
Kannaalae valaichi poduEntangle him with your eyes
Kaalam poora onnaa sernthuTogether forever for a lifetime
Vaazhappora thambathingalaTo the couple who are going to live
Vaayaara vaazhthi paaduBless them wholeheartedly and sing
Female
Unakkaaga vaazhathanTo live for you
Oru appaavi sikkittaanAn innocent man got caught
Oru pothum torture pannaathaNever ever torture him
Male :PannathaMale: Don't do it
Female :Vilakketha mattum illaiFemale: Not just lighting the lamp
Nee kettathellaamaeWhatever you asked for
Salikkaama senjum vaippaalaeShe will do for you without tiring
Male :VeippaalaeMale: She will do it
Female
Hay raakku raakkuHey rock, rock
Let’s do the body shake-kuLet's do the body shake
Hey maappu maappuHey groom, hey groom
Machakkaara maappuLucky groom
Devathai kidaichirukkaaHas gotten an angel
Male
Hey ladukki minukkiHey stylish and shiny girl
Vanthu ninnaa sirichiShe came, stood, and smiled
Kirukkan manasaA crazy man's heart
Kollaiyittaal sirukkiThe young girl stole it
Male
Yaathi yaathiOh my goodness, oh my goodness
Unnai alli pothiShe will wrap you up
Nenjil sumappaalAnd carry you in her heart
Nenjil sumappaalAnd carry you in her heart
Male
Hey ladukki minukkiHey stylish and shiny girl
Vanthu ninnaa sirichiShe came, stood, and smiled
Kirukkan manasaA crazy man's heart
Kollaiyittaal sirukkiThe young girl stole it
Male
Yaathi yaathiOh my goodness, oh my goodness
Unnai alli pothiShe will wrap you up
Nenjil sumappaalAnd carry you in her heart
Nenjil sumappaalAnd carry you in her heart
Chorus
{Hoi hoi hoi hoiHoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoi hoi hoi hoi} (4)Hoi hoi hoi hoi

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a celebratory wedding song expressing joy, romantic devotion, and lighthearted teasing between a bride and groom. The lyrics portray the bride as an angelic, beautiful woman who captivates the groom's heart entirely, while praising the groom as a lucky man to have found such a loving partner. Friends and family join in to bless the couple, offering playful advice to live happily together for a lifetime.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emonai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Hay raakku raakku / Hey maappu maappu

In Tamil poetry, Emonai occurs when the second letter of consecutive or alternating lines share the same consonant sound, such as 'raakku' and 'maappu'.

Metaphor

Hey mukkulichi muthedukkapora

The bride is metaphorically referred to as a pearl diver ('mukkulichi') searching for love and as an angel ('Devathai') who captivates the groom.

Hyperbole

Kaalin keezhae ulagam irukkum

Exaggeration used to highlight empowerment and happiness when in love, suggesting the entire world lies at one's feet when held by their beloved.

Did you know?

Trivia

The track serves as a joyous wedding celebratory dance number in the Malaysian-Tamil film 'Atcham Thavir' (2018), directed by S.S. Vikneshwaran.

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