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Lyrics & meaning

Maayaa Maayaa

From Aranmanai 2 · 2016

Lyricist
Vivek
Singers
Kailash Kher, Padmalatha
Music director
Hiphop Tamizha
Details
Aranmanai 22016

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
{Engal ilavarasi engal azgharasiOur princess, our beautiful queen
Engal ulagamena vandhaalaeShe came into our lives as our world
Thanga mayiliragil engal uyir thadaviCaressing our soul with a golden peacock feather
Indru pudhiya sugam thanthaalae} (2)Today she gave us a new joy (2)
Male
Maayaa maayaa maayaaMaaya, Maaya, Maaya
Maayaa maayaa maayaaMaaya, Maaya, Maaya
Andha vaanavillin vannangalDid you give all the colors
Nee thanthaayaaOf that rainbow?
Male
Maayaa maayaa maayaaMaaya, Maaya, Maaya
Maayaa maayaa maayaaMaaya, Maaya, Maaya
Andha vannathu poochiyumAnd is that colorful butterfly
Neeya neeyaYou, is it you?
Female
Thiruvizhaa polaLike a grand festival,
Thinam thinamEvery single day,
Veedu jolikkudhaeThe house glitters with light!
DeebamaaiLike a glowing lamp,
Chorus
Kavalai nalezhumWhenever sorrow arises,
Kai vandhu kannaA gentle hand comes and wipes
Thodaikkudhae podhumaaThe tears from my eyes, isn't that enough?
Female
Manasula ottuvomWe will hold her close in our hearts,
Maalaiyaa kattuvomWe will weave her into a garland,
Male
Devadhai veettulaIn the home of an angel,
Thean mazhai kottuvomWe will shower a rain of sweet honey.
Female
Idhu enga raajaangamThis is our royal kingdom,
Uravaachu oor engumBonds of kinship have spread all over town,
Thinandhorum nooru inbamEvery day brings a hundred joys,
Ennala aarambamA grand beginning because of us.
Male
Maayaa maayaa maayaaMaaya, Maaya, Maaya
Maayaa maayaa maayaaMaaya, Maaya, Maaya
Andha vaanavillin vannangalDid you give all the colors
Nee thanthaayaaOf that rainbow?
Male
Maayaa maayaa maayaaMaaya, Maaya, Maaya
Maayaa maayaa maayaaMaaya, Maaya, Maaya
Andha vannathu poochiyumAnd is that colorful butterfly
Neeya neeyaYou, is it you?
Female
AppaaFather,
Enna mirattumbodhuWhen he scolds me playfully,
Andha chella kobam sevappuThat endearing anger glows red;
Ammaa manja mugatha parthadhillaI haven't seen mother's yellow turmeric face look stern;
Kudumbam kaaval irukkuThe family stands as a protective shield.
Female
Venmaiyaana gunamA pure white character,
Menmaiyaana engaSoft and gentle,
Annan pola varumaaCan anyone ever match our brother?
Andha vaanavillumEven that rainbow
Oru kudumbamaagaHas truly come to reside here
Vandhu vaazhudhinga nijamaaTogether as one joyful family!
Female
Idhu enga raajaangamThis is our royal kingdom,
Uravaachu oor engumBonds of kinship have spread all over town,
Thinandhorum nooru inbamEvery day brings a hundred joys,
Ennala aarambamA grand beginning because of us.
Male
Maayaa maayaa maayaaMaaya, Maaya, Maaya
Maayaa maayaa maayaaMaaya, Maaya, Maaya
Andha vannathu poochiyumAnd is that colorful butterfly
Neeya neeyaYou, is it you?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Maayaa Maayaa' from Aranmanai 2 is a vibrant family anthem celebrating the joy, comfort, and lively energy brought into a household by a beloved child named Maaya. Her presence transforms the home into a constant festival, turning everyday life into a celebration filled with laughter, affection, and mutual care.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Thanga mayiliragil engal uyir thadavi

Compares comforting love to soft caressing with a golden peacock feather.

Simile (Uvamai)

Thiruvizhaa pola Thinam thinam Veedu jolikkudhae

Compares the daily mood of the house to a grand festival.

Color Symbolism (Vanna Uruvagam)

Andha chella kobam sevappu / Venmaiyaana gunam

Uses colors symbolically: red for a father's endearing anger, turmeric yellow for mother's warmth, and white for the brother's pure heart.

Anaphora (Adukku Thodar)

Maayaa maayaa maayaa

Rhythmic repetition of the child's name 'Maayaa' emphasizing endearment and delight.

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Trivia

'Maayaa Maayaa' was composed by Hiphop Tamizha for the horror-comedy film Aranmanai 2 (2016), directed by Sundar C. The song features lyrics by Vivek celebrating family bonding and innocent childhood affection.

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