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Lyrics & meaning

Hayyoda

From Jawan · 2023

Lyricist
Vivek
Singers
Anirudh Ravichander, Priya Mali
Music director
Anirudh Ravichander
Details
Jawan2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kaathellam kaadhal aagumThe air itself turns into love
Kaalamae ninnu oodum oohhhh..Time itself stands still and flies... ohhhh..
Pakkama neeyum naanumWhen you and I are side by side
Appadhaan vaazha thonum oh..hoo..Only then do I feel like living... oh..hoo..
Male
Onna paartha kannu ooruthaeLooking at you makes my eyes wander
Kandam aaguthaeEverything turns chaotic
Buthi maariyae saththam poduthae oh..hoo..Losing my mind, my head makes noise... oh..hoo..
Ne thottu pesaWhen you touch and talk to me
Koochamaguthae moochu vaanguthaeI feel shy and out of breath
Kaalu un vahzi pogalangunthaey.. oh..hoo..My feet refuse to move away from your path... oh..hoo..
Male
Nilavula oru paadhiyaAre you one half of the moon?
Nilathula vilum meedhiyaAnd the rest that fell onto the earth?
Enkennu vandha jodiyaaAre you the soulmate made just for me?
Mayakkuthu enna kodiyaa..kodiyaaIntoxicating me endlessly... endlessly...
Male
Nilavula oru paadhiya..paadhiyaOne half of the moon... half of it...
Nilathula vilum meedhiya..meedhiyaThe rest that fell onto the earth... rest of it...
Enkennu vandha jodiyaa..jodiyaa..The soulmate made just for me... pair meant...
Mayakkuthu enna kodiyaa..kodiyaaIntoxicating me endlessly... endlessly...
HaanHaan
Female
Azhagu dhaan neeyum naanumYou and I look so beautiful together
Kittiyea illai yaarum ohoo…There is nobody anywhere near us... ohoo...
Kaathullam yaaru vaasamWhose fragrance fills the breeze?
Moovaril modhi pesum.ohhoo. ohoo..Bouncing and whispering across the three worlds... ohhoo.. ohoo..
Female
Siricha podhumJust a smile from you is enough
Kaththi veesuthae minnal pesudhaeSwords slash, lightning speaks
Andha neramae kannu koosuthae..oh. hoo..In that very moment, my eyes get dazzled.. oh. hoo..
Yedhoo lessaGently and slightly
Sikki ooduthae sokki ooduthaeGetting trapped and running, getting enchanted and running
En kanavellam kutti poduthae ..oh…hoo..All my dreams are multiplying endlessly.. oh... hoo..
Female
Nee yaaroo ayyoodaWho are you, oh my?
Avan partha parvai ayyoodaThat glance he gave, oh my!
Avanoda bodhai thannalae eruthaeThe intoxication of him rises on its own
Thalli poi uyir aaduthaeMoving away, my soul dances in joy
HayyoodaOh my!
Avan partha parvai ayyoodaThat glance he gave, oh my!
Avanoda bodhai thannalae eruthaeThe intoxication of him rises on its own
Thalli poi uyir aaduthaeMoving away, my soul dances in joy
Male
Un melae aasai aasai vaithenI developed endless desire for you
Ennai alli saapidathaeDon't scoop me up and consume me whole
Undhan nenjil oivu eduthenI found rest within your heart
Ennai engum koopidathaeDon't call me to go anywhere else
Female
Un melae aasai aasai vaithenI developed endless desire for you
Ennai alli saapidathaeDon't scoop me up and consume me whole
Undhan nenjil oivu eduthenI found rest within your heart
Ennai engum koopidathaeDon't call me to go anywhere else
Male
Kaathellam kaadhal aagumThe air itself turns into love
Kaalamae ninnu oodum oohhhh..(overlapping)Time itself stands still and flies... oohhhh..
Male :Nilavula oru paadhiyaMale: Are you one half of the moon?
Nilathula vilum meedhiyaAnd the rest that fell onto the earth?
Enkennu vandha jodiyaaAre you the soulmate made just for me?
Mayakkuthu enna kodiyaa..kodiyaaIntoxicating me endlessly... endlessly...
HaanHaan

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Hayyoda' is the Tamil rendition of the hit romantic song 'Chaleya' from the Hindi movie 'Jawan' (2023). The song captures the euphoric feeling of falling deeply in love, where the presence of the beloved reshapes reality itself. The lovers express how time seems to freeze and fly all at once, while every touch, glance, and smile sends a wave of exhilarating joy through their souls. With vibrant metaphors—such as comparing the beloved to a piece of the moon that fell to earth—the song describes love as a sweet obsession that consumes one's thoughts and multiplies one's dreams. It balances playful intimacy with deep emotional devotion, creating a captivating and romantic atmospheric track.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Nilavula oru paadhiya / Nilathula vilum meedhiya

Matching initial letters ('Ni' in Nilavula and Nilathula) establish an agreeable rhythmic flow across consecutive lines.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Koochamaguthae moochu vaanguthae

Both phrases end with the suffix '-uthae', creating internal musical rhythm.

Metaphor

Nilavula oru paadhiya / Nilathula vilum meedhiya

The lover's beauty is poetically compared to a piece of the moon that landed on the ground.

Hyperbole

En kanavellam kutti poduthae

Exaggerating the proliferation of romantic thoughts by describing dreams as 'giving birth' to more dreams.

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Sikki ooduthae / Sokki ooduthae

Matching second consonant sounds ('k' / 'kk' in Sikki and Sokki) create a rhythmic pairing.

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Trivia

'Hayyoda' is the official Tamil version of the blockbuster song 'Chaleya' from the film 'Jawan' (2023), directed by Atlee. The track was composed and performed by Anirudh Ravichander alongside female vocalist Priya Mali, with lyrics penned by Vivek. The Hindi original was sung by Arijit Singh and Shilpa Rao. The music video features Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara showcasing effortless romantic chemistry choreographed by Farah Khan.

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