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Lyrics & meaning

Hey Aiyasamy

From Varusham Padhinaaru · 1989

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Not listed
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Varusham Padhinaaru1989

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thaakida tharikida thii kida tharikidaThaakida tharikida thii kida tharikida (Rhythmic rhythm syllables)
Thom kida tharikida thaamThom kida tharikida thaam (Rhythmic rhythm syllables)
Tharikida thaam tharikidaTharikida thaam tharikida (Rhythmic rhythm syllables)
Thaththa tharikida thaamThaththa tharikida thaam (Rhythmic rhythm syllables)
Thagathith tharikida thimThagathith tharikida thim (Rhythmic rhythm syllables)
Tharikida tharikida thiththaTharikida tharikida thiththa (Rhythmic rhythm syllables)
Tharikida thom thagathimiTharikida thom thagathimi (Rhythmic rhythm syllables)
Thagajunu thaththa tharikidaThagajunu thaththa tharikida (Rhythmic rhythm syllables)
Thiththa tharikida thom thom thrikida thomThiththa tharikida thom thom thrikida thom (Rhythmic rhythm syllables)
Male
Tharikida thomTharikida thom (Rhythmic rhythm syllables)
Male Chorus :Sadugudu sadugudu saduguduMale Chorus: Sadugudu sadugudu sadugudu (Chanting Kabaddi rhythm)
Male :Tharikida thomMale: Tharikida thom
Male Chorus :Sadugudu sadugudu saduguduMale Chorus: Sadugudu sadugudu sadugudu
Male :Thith tharikida thith tharikida thith tharikidaMale: Thith tharikida thith tharikida thith tharikida
Male Chorus :Hay..Male Chorus: Hey!
Female
Athai serthanaikka kaathirukkuIt is waiting to embrace you tightly,
Thekku thisai kaathuththaanThe southern wind itself!
Female Chorus :Athai serthanaikka kaathirukkuFemale Chorus: It is waiting to embrace you tightly,
Thekku thisai kaathuththaanThe southern wind itself!
Female
Adhu paaduthadi paattuIt is singing a sweet song, my friend,
Andha themmaangathaan kettuListening to that rural folk tune!
Female Chorus :Adhu paaduthadi paattuFemale Chorus: It is singing a sweet song, my friend,
Andha themmaangathaan kettuListening to that rural folk tune!
Female :Oru maalaiyida vandhaanadi mamanFemale: My beloved uncle has come to place a garland on me, my friend!
Male
{Vaaram naalaachu{Four weeks have passed by,
Muzhusaaka thoongiA sound, deep sleep,
Urakkam poayaachuHas completely left my eyes,
Vizhiyai neengi} (2)Leaving my sight} (2)
Female
Nethu raappodhuLast night,
Chandhiran vandha neramWhen the moon shone,
Neeyum illaadhuWith you not being here,
Manadhinil baaramThere was a heavy burden in my heart.
Male
Maalai vandhaalaeWhen the evening arrives,
Mayangukiren naanumI faint in romantic longing.
Maanae mainaavaeOh my deer, oh my myna bird,
Manjamida venumWe must prepare our flower-laden nuptial bed.
Female
Nenjila vachchuKeeping me in your heart...
Female Chorus :ThaalaattuFemale Chorus: Sing a soothing lullaby!
Female :Neeyum ennaiFemale: And you to me...
Female Chorus :SeeraattuFemale Chorus: Pamper me with affection!
Female :Ullasamum santhosamumFemale: Joy and happiness,
Un paattuththaan kondaaduthuAre celebrating your song!
Female
{Naanal poothadum{Where the reeds bloom,
Nadhiyin oramAlong the riverbank,
Naanum unnoduMe alongside you,
Nadakkum neram} (2)The time when we walk} (2)
Male
Solai poongaatruThe gentle breeze of the grove,
Sindhugal indru paadaSings folk melodies today,
Maalaip ponveiyil malargalilaadaAs the golden evening sunlight sways upon the flowers.
Female
Oonjal nanaadaAs I swing on the swing,
Unnatham thannai thaedaSeeking supreme bliss,
Aasai nenjodu alai yezhunthaadaAs waves of desire rise and dance in the yearning heart.
Male
Thottadha thottuTouching what was touched,
Male Chorus :ThaanaadaMale Chorus: Dances on its own!
Male :Thozhlil indhaMale: On these shoulders,
Male Chorus :MaanaadaMale Chorus: This deer dances!
Male :Inbam ingae uchcham endruMale: Even if you feel bliss has reached its highest peak here,
Kandaal kooda micham unduThere is still much more happiness left!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from 'Varusham Padhinaaru' (1989) is a vibrant and romantic folk track that celebrates youthful love, desire, and emotional connection against a picturesque rural backdrop. Opening with energetic rhythm syllables (solkattu) and traditional folk rhythms, the lyrics express the intense longing felt during separation and the bliss of reunion between lovers. The heroine describes sleepless nights filled with thoughts of her beloved, while nature—the southern breeze, riverbanks, blooming reeds, and evening sunlight—acts as a backdrop for their romance. The song transitions into playful exchanges filled with tender affection, emphasizing that true love is an endless journey of happiness where joy continuously unfolds beyond its peak.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Naanal poothadum / Nadhiyin oram / Naanum unnodu / Nadakkum neram

Repetition of the initial letter 'Na' across lines 43-46 creates a rhythmic flow characteristic of Tamil poetry.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Adhu paaduthadi paattu / Andha themmaangathaan kettu

The lines end with rhyming sounds ('paattu' and 'kettu') in lines 20-21.

Personification

Athai serthanaikka kaathirukku / Thekku thisai kaathuththaan

The southern wind ('Thekku thisai kaathu') is personified as a lover waiting eagerly to embrace.

Metaphor / Endearment

Maanae mainaavae

The singer addresses the beloved poetically as 'deer' (Maane) and 'myna' (Mainaave), symbolizing grace and sweet voice.

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Trivia

Although the music director and singers are listed as unknown in the provided prompt, 'Varusham Padhinaaru' (1989) features a celebrated soundtrack composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. The film was directed by Fazil and served as the Tamil debut for popular actress Kushboo alongside lead actor Karthik.

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