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Lyrics & meaning

Idai Vazhi

From Goa · 2010

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Benny Dayal, Mamta Mohandas
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Goa2010

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Idai vazhi oru modhal seiCause a clash through the waist
Idhazh vazhi oru oodhal seiBlow a kiss through the lips
Idaiveli indri kaadhal seiMake love without any gap
Oh snehithaOh male friend
Male
Vizhi vazhi oru oodal seiFeign sulking through the eyes
Viral vazhi oru thedal seiSearch through the fingers
Vidha vidham ena koodal seiUnite in various ways
Oh snehithiOh female friend
Female
Aalinganum paarathanumEmbrace and gaze
Aanaal pinbu thirumanjanamBut later, a holy bath
Male :Anbae enthan ambaal sonnaalMale: My love, if my goddess commands
Appeal illaiThere is no appeal
Aarambam seiyyattumaaShall I begin?
Male
Ahaa…aahaa..aaa…Ahaa... aahaa... aaa...
Female :Koil poojaikkuFemale: For temple worship
Pogaatha neram ithuThis is an unvisited hour
Female
Idai vazhi oru modhal seiCause a clash through the waist
Idhazh vazhi oru oodhal seiBlow a kiss through the lips
Idaiveli indri kaadhal seiMake love without any gap
Oh snehithaOh male friend
Male
Vizhi vazhi oru oodal seiFeign sulking through the eyes
Viral vazhi oru thedal seiSearch through the fingers
Vidha vidham ena koodal seiUnite in various ways
Oh snehithiOh female friend
Female
Oththadangal veidaGive warmth
Saththangal seidaMake subtle sounds
Yuththangal nadathumWage sensual battles
Udhadu naangaiyum anumathiAllow all four lips to meet
Male
Muththaadum podhuWhile kissing
Kathaatho maadhuWon't the woman scream?
Raththangal kothikkaMaking the blood boil
Ranangal aagalaam anusariWounds may form, so cooperate
Female
Adakki vaasi aanamattumControl your pace as much as possible
Mottu kuzhaiyum melliyaSoft as a blooming bud
Anichipoo ithuThis is a delicate Anicham flower
Male
Adhigam pesi aavathennaWhat is the use of talking so much?
Katti pidiththaalIf held tightly in an embrace
Kattukkul adangum novithuThis pain will subside within control
Female
Aaah ha haaa haa….Aaah ha haaa haa....
Aaah ha haaa haa….Aaah ha haaa haa....
Male
Hey haee hey…heyHey haee hey…hey
Mothaththil koochamShyness overall
Moththamum poo chollIs completely a flower's pretense
Pothithaan irukkumKept hidden away
Pudhaiyal yaavaiyum vazhangiduHand over all the buried treasures
Female
Vetkathai nettraeShyness was left behind
Vittaachu kaatruTo the wind yesterday
Ovvoru variyaiEvery single line
Vivaramaaga nee vilakkiduExplain it to me in detail
Male
Mudhalil kelu baala paadamFirst listen to the basic lesson
Otti urasu ullukkulRub closely together
Unarchi ooridumEmotions will spring from within
Female
Mudinju pochuIt is over now
Raaghu kaalamThe inauspicious time
Mella thodangumSlowly begins
Namadhu manmadha oorvalamOur procession of love
Female
Idai vazhi oru modhal seiCause a clash through the waist
Idhazh vazhi oru oodhal seiBlow a kiss through the lips
Idaiveli indri kaadhal seiMake love without any gap
Oh snehithaOh male friend
Male
Vizhi vazhi oru oodal seiFeign sulking through the eyes
Viral vazhi oru thedal seiSearch through the fingers
Vidha vidham ena koodal seiUnite in various ways
Oh snehithiOh female friend
Female
Aaah ha haaa haa….Aaah ha haaa haa....
Aah haa haa…Aah haa haa…

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Idai Vazhi Oru Modhal Sei from the 2010 film Goa is an intimate and seductive romantic duet where two lovers express their desire and affection for one another. Legendary lyricist Vaali weaves poetically suggestive lines that depict physical closeness, playful teasing, and passionate romance using rich cultural and literary imagery.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Idai vazhi oru modhal sei

Repetition of the initial sound 'I' across 'Idai', 'Idhazh', and 'Idaiveli' creates a rhythmic cadence in the opening lines.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Idai vazhi oru modhal sei

The repetitive ending phrase 'sei' across consecutive lines provides an infectious structural rhythm.

Metaphor

Anichipoo ithu

The heroine is compared to the delicate 'Anicham' flower, a classical Sangam motif symbolizing softness that wilts even with a heavy breath.

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Trivia

Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja for the film Goa (2010) directed by Venkat Prabhu, this track features vocals by Yuvan Shankar Raja, Bhavatharini, Andrea Jeremiah, and SuVi, set to a subtle bossa nova groove.

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