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Lyrics & meaning

Iraivanai Thandha Iraiviye

From Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 · 2017

Lyricist
Dhanush
Singers
Sean Roldan, M. M. Manasi
Music director
Sean Roldan
Details
Velaiilla Pattadhari 22017

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Iraivanai thandha iraiviyaeOh goddess who gave me God Himself!
Irulunil kaanum oviyamaeOh painting visible even in darkness!
Iraivanai thandha iraiviyaeOh goddess who gave me God Himself!
Irulunil kaanum oviyamaeOh painting visible even in darkness!
Male
Thuyarilum ennai thaangum deviyaeOh goddess who holds me even in sorrow!
Uyirvarai undhan madiyilaeResting in your lap until my life ends!
Valikalai pokkum kaadhal paarvayilIn your loving glance that cures all pain,
Ulagamae kaalin adiyilaeThe entire world feels beneath my feet.
Female
Uyirae uyirae undhan porulaeOh my life, my soul belongs to you!
Vinnai naan ennai tharavaaShall I offer the sky, or shall I offer myself?
Kannanae kannanae endhan mannanaeOh Krishna-like darling, my beloved king!
Sorgathai kaiyil tharavaa..aa..haa..Shall I place heaven right in your hands?
Male
Nenjukul ennavo sirikkirenSomething happens inside my heart, and I smile.
Ullakullae kuyil paadudhaeA cuckoo sings deep inside my soul.
Female :Mandhiramai kangalo izhukkudhaeFemale: Magical eyes draw me close.
Thottathellam ingu pookudhaeEverything touched blooms into flowers here.
Male
Aadhi thayum neeyadiYou are the primal mother, my dear.
Paaraimedhu neeradiA soothing stream flowing over a hard rock.
Female :Muthamidu muthamizhaeFemale: Kiss me, oh sweet Tamil-like lover!
Male :Athanaiyum ennavalaeMale: Everything belongs to my girl.
Female :Kaadhilae thaen paayudhaeFemale: Honey flows sweet into my ears.
Male
Iraivanai thandha iraiviyaeOh goddess who gave me God Himself!
Iraivanai thandha iraiviyaeOh goddess who gave me God Himself!
Irulunil kaanum oviyamaeOh painting visible even in darkness!
Male
Thuyarilum ennai thaangum deviyaeOh goddess who holds me even in sorrow!
Uyirvarai undhan madiyilaeResting in your lap until my life ends!
Valikalai pokkum kaadhal paarvayilIn your loving glance that cures all pain,
Ulagamae kaalin adiyilaeThe entire world feels beneath my feet.
Female
Uyirae uyirae undhan porulaeOh my life, my soul belongs to you!
Vinnai naan ennai tharavaaShall I offer the sky, or shall I offer myself?
Kannanae kannanae endhan mannanaeOh Krishna-like darling, my beloved king!
Sorgathai kaiyil tharavaa..aa..haa..Shall I place heaven right in your hands?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Iraivanai Thandha Iraiviyae is a tender, emotional song expressing deep gratitude and affection between lovers. The song portrays the beloved as a divine entity who brings light to dark times, comforts sorrow, and cures pain through love. It captures themes of total devotion, safety, and joy, elevating romantic love to a sacred level where finding one's partner feels like gaining heaven itself.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Mohnai (Initial Alliteration)

Iraivanai thandha iraiviyae / Irulunil kaanum oviyamae

Repetition of the initial 'I' sound across lines creating melodic resonance.

Edupukku Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

iraiviyae / oviyamae / deviyae / madiyilae

Matching end vowel sounds ('ae') across multiple consecutive lines.

Metaphor

Irulunil kaanum oviyamae

Describing the partner as a 'painting seen in pitch darkness' symbolizing hope and beauty in gloom.

Imagery

Paaraimedhu neeradi

Visual imagery comparing gentle love to water streaming over a hard rock.

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Trivia

This track was composed by Sean Roldan for the film Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 (VIP 2), directed by Soundarya Rajinikanth. The lyrics were penned by the lead actor Dhanush himself, capturing the warmth and relief Raghuvaran finds in his married life.

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