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Lyrics & meaning

Hey Sita Hey Rama

From Sita Ramam · 2022

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singers
S. P. B. Charan, Sinduri
Music director
Vishal Chandrasekhar
Details
Sita Ramam2022

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Endrum pirindhidaaSo that we never separate,
Vannam undhan kaiyaiin a way, I want to interlock
Irukkiyae korka thaanyour hand tightly with mine.
Male
Bhoomi arindhidaaA love that the world has never known,
Kaadhal ondrai tharuvensuch a love I shall give to you;
Nirappa un nenjam thaagive me your heart to fill it completely.
Male
Thanimaiyil unnaiIn your moments of loneliness,
Naan neengaathato never leave your side,
Urimai vendum thaagrant me that rightful privilege.
Female
Hey ramaaOh Rama,
Enai piriya vendamaashouldn't you promise never to part from me?
Hey ramaaOh Rama,
Nizhal ariya vendamaashouldn't even your shadow know this closeness?
Female
Naalai nigazhnthidum kaatchi ondraiA scene that is destined to happen tomorrow,
Indrae ezhuthu kol theettumaacan the pen sketch it today itself?
Netrae ezhuthiya paadal ondraiA song that was written yesterday,
Kaalam naalaiyum meettumaawill time play its melody tomorrow as well?
Female
Ragasiya neruppu ondru enullaeA secret fire burning deep within me,
Irukkumaa summaawill it just remain idle?
Male
Hey sitaaOh Sita,
Indha thirikku theeyai thaagive fire to this wick!
Female : Hey ramaaOh Rama,
Enai piriya vendamaashouldn't you promise never to part from me?
Male
Kangalai kangal koigaiyilWhen eyes lock into eyes,
Nenjil vaanavil maangalaadoes a rainbow bloom softly in the heart?
Vaarthaigal maayam seigaiyilWhen words weave magical spells,
Vaanil thoorigai meengalaado paintbrushes turn into stars in the sky?
Female
Oh valakannil oonjalaadum mayakkamOh, a heady intoxication swings in the right eye,
Ida kannil thaayamaadum thayakkama hesitant shyness plays dice in the left eye.
Paavam naan ena paaradaLook at my helpless state and take pity on me,
Enna seiguven kooradaatell me, what am I supposed to do?
Female
Konjam salangaigal vilangena aaanaalIf my anklets turn into binding fetters,
En ulagam ennaagumwhat will become of my world?
Female
Iravilae pesum thalaiyanaiThe pillow I talk to in the quiet of the night,
Atharkku un peyar soottinaenI named it after you.
Unnai naan koodum naalil en seivenOn the day I finally unite with you, what would I do?
Endruthaan kaattinenThat is exactly what I rehearsed and showed it.
Male
Vizhi nee mooda un kannam theendumWhen you close your eyes and it gently touches your cheek,
Thalaiyanai pol naan vaazha vendumI wish to live like that pillow.
Manadhin koo kural ketkumaaWill the silent cry of my heart be heard?
Valigal oviyam aagumaaWill these deep aches turn into a fine painting?
Unai naan arugilae kanduSeeing you so close to me,
Urugi veezhgaiyilas I melt and fall,
Alli kollammaascoop me up and embrace me!
Female
Hey ramaaOh Rama,
Uyir uruga vendamaashouldn't the soul melt in love?
Naan alliGathering it up,
Adhai paruga vendamaashouldn't I drink it in?
Male
Endrum pirindhidaaSo that we never separate,
Vannam undhan kaiyaiin a way, I want to interlock
Irukkiyae korka thaanyour hand tightly with mine.
Male
Bhoomi arindhidaaA love that the world has never known,
Kaadhal ondrai tharuvensuch a love I shall give to you;
Nirappa un nenjam thaagive me your heart to fill it completely.
Male
Thanimaiyil unnaiIn your moments of loneliness,
Naan neengaathato never leave your side,
Urimai vendum thaagrant me that rightful privilege.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Hey Sita Hey Rama' from Sita Ramam (2022) is a deeply romantic duet portraying the tender, unconditional, and eternal bond between Ram and Sita. The lyrics express an intense desire for togetherness, where love transcends physical distance and time itself. The male protagonist promises an unprecedented, pure love and asks for the right to remain by her side forever, while the female protagonist echoes his emotions, revealing her secret longings, vulnerable hesitations, and deep devotion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (Rhyme / Refrain)

Enai piriya vendamaa / Nizhal ariya vendamaa

The repetitive ending word 'vendamaa' creates a rhythmic refrain and underscores the pleading, longing tone of the lyrics.

Muran (Antithesis / Contrast)

Oh valakannil oonjalaadum mayakkam / Ida kannil thaayamaadum thayakkam

Contrasting emotions are placed side-by-side in opposite eyes—intoxicated ecstasy swinging in the right eye versus hesitant shyness playing dice in the left eye.

Personification

Iravilae pesum thalaiyanai / Atharkku un peyar soottinaen

The pillow is personified as a nighttime confidant to whom the protagonist speaks and gives her lover's name.

Metaphor

Valigal oviyam aagumaa

The emotional pain of longing and separation is metaphorically envisioned as turning into a beautiful painting.

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Trivia

In Sita Ramam (2022), singer SPB Charan lent his voice for Dulquer Salmaan's character Ram, evoking nostalgic comparisons to his father, the legendary SP Balasubrahmanyam. The music composed by Vishal Chandrashekhar and written by Madhan Karky blends classical literary romanticism with a timeless orchestral arrangement.

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