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Eeriye

From Jasleen Royal Album Songs · 2024

Lyricist
Vignesh Ramakrishna
Singers
Jasleen Royal, Sudharshan Ashok
Music director
Jasleen Royal
Details
Jasleen Royal Album Songs2024

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Eeriye eeriye vaCome, my beloved (Heeriye)
Eeriye eeriye vaCome, my beloved (Heeriye)
Female
Va vaCome, come
Ettaadha dhoorathilTo an unreachable distance
Povom va megathilLet us go into the clouds, come
Vaanathin aazhathilIn the depths of the sky
Kaadhal seivomLet us make love
Male
Eeriye eeriye vaCome, my beloved (Heeriye)
Eeriye eeriye vaCome, my beloved (Heeriye)
Female
Sollaadha kutty kutty aasaiUnspoken tiny desires
Seiyaadho kaadhal poosaiWon't they perform a worship of love?
Kaadhoram thedal osaiThe sound of searching near the ear
Vaa iyyaaCome, my beloved
Male
Saayaadha swaasam neeyaaAre you the unbending breath?
Theeraadha vaasam neeyaaAre you the endless fragrance?
Unnaaley ennil theeyaaIs there a fire ignited in me because of you?
IniyaaO sweet one
Female
Va vaCome, come
Ettaadha dhoorathilTo an unreachable distance
Povom va megathilLet us go into the clouds, come
Vaanathin aazhathilIn the depths of the sky
Kaadhal seivomLet us make love
Male
Eeriye eeriye vaCome, my beloved (Heeriye)
Eeriye eeriye vaCome, my beloved (Heeriye)
Male
En aadai meley odumRunning over my clothes
Moochu kaatrileIn the breeze of breath
Thallaatam keeri sellumSwaying and cutting through
Aasai kaatileIn the forest of desire
Male
Minsaaram pole thaakumStriking like electricity
MinnalazhageO beautiful lightning
Un aaram pole vaazhumoWill it live like your necklace,
En viraleMy finger?
Female
Maarodu thoongu nilaaveyO moon sleeping against my chest
Kai thedi thuyilum uraveyO companion sleeping while seeking my hand
Oyaadha kanavu ulaaveyO unceasing dream wanderer
Vaa iyyaaCome, my beloved
Male
En jennal mazhaiyaai nee vaaCome like rain at my window
Pon minnal oliyaa poovaaFlower of golden lightning light
Men keeral paniyaai nee vaaCome like dew with a gentle scratch
IniyaaO sweet one
Female
NeeyaaIs it you?
Male :Iniyaa neeyaaMale: Is it you, sweet one?
Iniyaa neeyaaIs it you, sweet one?
Female
Va vaCome, come
Ettaadha dhoorathilTo an unreachable distance
Povom va megathilLet us go into the clouds, come
Vaanathin aazhathilIn the depths of the sky
Kaadhal seivomLet us make love
Male
Eeriye eeriye vaCome, my beloved (Heeriye)
Eeriye eeriye vaCome, my beloved (Heeriye)
Male
Iniyaa neeyaaIs it you, sweet one?
Iniyaa neeyaaIs it you, sweet one?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The Tamil adaptation of 'Heeriye' is a passionate romantic song that captures the tender longings and deep intimacy shared between lovers. The narrator invites their partner to transcend earthly boundaries and fly into the deep expanse of the sky, where their affection can bloom free from the world's distractions. Rich in sensory descriptions of breath, touch, rain, and fire, the song paints a picture of intense emotional and romantic connection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (Rhyme)

Sollaadha kutty kutty aasai / Seiyaadho kaadhal poosai / Kaadhoram thedal osai

End-rhyming Tamil words 'aasai', 'poosai', and 'osai' create a smooth rhythmic flow.

Upamai (Simile)

Minsaaram pole thaakum

Comparing the striking beauty or feeling to electricity using 'pole' (like).

Metaphor

Aasai kaatile

'Aasai kaatile' metaphors human desire as an expansive forest.

Imagery

En jennal mazhaiyaai nee vaa / Men keeral paniyaai nee vaa

Evokes tactile and visual sensations of rain hitting a window pane and soft morning dew.

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Trivia

'Heeriye' was originally composed as an indie pop Hindi single by Jasleen Royal featuring Dulquer Salmaan, which became a viral sensation. Following its massive success across India, the song was dubbed into Tamil with lyrics penned by Vignesh Ramakrishna and vocals rendered by Jasleen Royal alongside Sudharshan Ashok.

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