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Lyrics & meaning

Kuiyyo Muiyyo

From Eetti · 2015

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
Ranjith, Vandana Srinivasan, Maalavika Sundar
Music director
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Details
Eetti2015

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Oduthae oduthaeIt runs, it runs
Nenjamum oduthaeMy heart also runs
Thannalae undhan pinnalaeAutomatically behind you
Male
Thaththudhae thaavudhaeIt stumbles and leaps
Chellamai koovuthaeIt coos affectionately
Thannalae undhan kannalaeAutomatically because of your eyes
Male
Yenguthae thenguthaeIt longs and gets trapped
En uyir vaanguthaeIt takes away my life
Ellam unnaalaeEverything is because of you
Male
Kuiyyo muiyyoMaking cute squealing sounds
Kuzhandhai polaeLike a innocent child
Kaadhal vaalaatuthaeLove wags its tail
Aiyyo aiyyoOh my, oh my
Undhan kangalYour eyes
Yennai thaalaatuthaeSing me a lullaby
Male
Oduthae oduthaeIt runs, it runs
Nenjamum oduthaeMy heart also runs
Thannalae undhan pinnalaeAutomatically behind you
Male
Thaththudhae thaavudhaeIt stumbles and leaps
Chellamai koovuthaeIt coos affectionately
Thannalae undhan kannalaeAutomatically because of your eyes
Male
Bomma pol sirikuriyaeYou smile like a wind-up doll
Saavi naan tharalaamaCan I turn the key?
Pathiyam kolludhu deIt drives me crazy with affection, girl
Konjam naan thodalaamaCan I touch you a little?
Female
Anjaaaru mutham kithamGive five or six kisses or so
Ippa koduthuka daGive them to me now, boy
Panchaangam paatha pinnaeAfter consulting the astrological almanac
Pancha pichika daWe can go wild, boy
Male
Ayyo oru dhinusaOh my, in a unique way
Romba pudhusaSo completely new
Nee parkayil verkuren de…eee…I sweat when you look at me, girl...
Female
Hei…kuiyyo muiyyoHey... making cute squealing sounds
Kuzhandhai polaeLike an innocent child
Kaadhal vaalaatuthaeLove wags its tail
Aiyyo aiyyoOh my, oh my
Undhan kangalYour eyes
Yennai thaalaatuthaeSing me a lullaby
Female
Paarvayil konjuriyaeYou coax me with your gaze
Morachadhum kenjuriyaeYou plead when I glare
Pakisthan army polLike the Pakistan army
Border-a minjuriyaeYou cross the border line
Male
Kannalam aagura varaikumUntil the wedding happens
Kaaval thaangavillaSelf-restraint cannot hold back
Unnala thoongum bodhumBecause of you, even when I sleep
Aaval thoongavillaDesire never sleeps
Female
Ayyo edhu kolusaOh my, is it an anklet
En manasaOr is it my heart
Unna paarthadhumThat chimed upon seeing you, boy...
Sinugudha da….aaaa…..It runs, it runs
Male
Oduthae oduthaeMy heart also runs
Nenjamum oduthaeAutomatically behind you
Thannalae undhan pinnalaeIt stumbles and leaps
Female
Thaththudhae thaavudhaeIt coos affectionately
Chellamai koovuthaeAutomatically because of your eyes
Thannalae undhan kannalaeIt longs and gets trapped
Male
Yenguthae thenguthaeIt takes away my life
En uyir vaanguthaeEverything is because of you
Ellam unnaalae

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song is a lively and charming duet depicting the euphoric excitement of falling in love. The protagonists express how their hearts uncontrollably chase after each other, comparing love's playful nature to a child's antics and a puppy wagging its tail. Through lighthearted banter, teasing references to affection, and sensory imagery of longing, the song captures the innocence, passion, and breathless joy of youthful romance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Onomatopoeia (Oli-kkurippu)

Kuiyyo muiyyo

The usage of non-lexical playful sound words 'Kuiyyo muiyyo' to mimic playful giggles and baby-like chatter.

Simile (Upamai)

Kuzhandhai polae

Comparing love's joyful responsiveness to a child's playful actions ('Kuzhandhai polae').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Undhan kangal Yennai thaalaatuthae

Describing the beloved's eyes as a comforting lullaby that lulls the heart to sleep.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Oduthae oduthae / Nenjamum oduthae

Consistent end rhyming with verbs ending in '-uthae' (Oduthae, Thaththudhae, Yenguthae).

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Trivia

The track from the sports-action movie 'Eetti' (2015) features music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar with lyrics by national award-winning lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar. It stands out for its energetic rhythm and creative incorporation of street-slang love expressions.

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