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Maayavi Nee Song Lyrics – Pradeep Kumar

From Album Songs 2022 · 2022

Lyricist
Vinod
Singer
Pradeep Kumar
Music director
Vinod
Movie name
Album Songs 2022
Movie release year
2022
Lyrics added on
1 Jun 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Maayavi nee maayavi nee
Un maayai kondu kondrayae nee
Maayavi nee maayavi nee
Un maayai kondu kondrayae nee
Un vaasam veesum neram
Adi enthan nenjil baram
Un vaasam veesum neram
Adi enthan nenjil baram
Vizhiyin oli ambuyena paainthu
Tholaithathadi en uyir serthu
Vizhiyin oli ambuyena paainthu
Tholaithathadi en uyir serthu
Adchu vacha moochu kaathu
Setharuthadi gupena verthu
Serthu vacha moochu kaathu
Setharuthadi gupena verthu
Maayavi nee maayavi nee
Un maayai kondu kondrayae nee
Maayavi nee maayavi nee
Un maayai kondu kondrayae nee
Unsiripin visaiyilae
Endhan dhisaiyum marakuthae
Unsiripin visaiyilae
Endhan dhisaiyum marakuthae
Kannodu sorughi nirkha
Kaathodu orasi ketka
Kannodu sorughi nirkha
Kaathodu orasi ketka
Vayadachu thikkuren kannae
Pechu adachi poguren naanae
Vayadachu thikkuren kannae
Pechu adachi poguren naanae
Maayavi nee maayavi nee
Un maayai kondu kondrayae nee
Maayavi nee maayavi nee
Un maayai kondu kondrayae nee
Maayavi nee maayavi nee
Maayavi nee maayavi nee
You are a magician, you are a magician
You killed me with your magic
You are a magician, you are a magician
You killed me with your magic
Whenever your scent drifts by
Girl, a heavy ache fills my heart
Whenever your scent drifts by
Girl, a heavy ache fills my heart
The light of your eyes struck like an arrow
And took my very life away
The light of your eyes struck like an arrow
And took my very life away
The breath I held trapped inside
Scatters away as a sudden sweat breaks out
The breath I had saved up inside
Scatters away as a sudden sweat breaks out
You are a magician, you are a magician
You killed me with your magic
You are a magician, you are a magician
You killed me with your magic
By the sheer force of your smile
I lose all sense of direction
By the sheer force of your smile
I lose all sense of direction
As your gaze locks into my eyes
As you brush against my ear to speak
As your gaze locks into my eyes
As you brush against my ear to speak
I am tongue-tied and stuttering, my dear
I am completely lost for words
I am tongue-tied and stuttering, my dear
I am completely lost for words
You are a magician, you are a magician
You killed me with your magic
You are a magician, you are a magician
You killed me with your magic
You are a magician, you are a magician
You are a magician, you are a magician
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Maayavi' is a soulful romantic track portraying a lover's intense intoxication and adoration for his beloved. He views her as a magical enchantress (Maayavi) whose mesmerising presence, smile, and gaze overpower his senses, leaving him utterly spellbound, disoriented, and overcome with emotion. The song describes physical and sensory responses to love, such as feeling heavy-hearted from her scent, losing breath, sweating, and becoming speechless in her presence.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Maayavi nee maayavi nee

Refers to the beloved as a 'Maayavi' (enchantress/illusionist) whose charm acts as a spell on him.

Simile (Uvamai)

Vizhiyin oli ambuyena paainthu

Compares the penetrating gaze of the beloved's eyes directly to a sharp arrow ('ambuyena paainthu').

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)

Un maayai kondu kondrayae nee

Exaggerates the emotional impact of her charm by saying she 'killed' him with her magic.

Rhyme / Ethirhai

Adchu vacha moochu kaathu / Setharuthadi gupena verthu

Uses matching internal rhythm and sound structures ('moochu kaathu' / 'gupena verthu') to reflect rapid sensory overload.

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Trivia

Sung by Pradeep Kumar with music and lyrics by Vinod, 'Maayavi' (2022) gained popularity in independent Tamil music circles for its acoustic feel and Pradeep Kumar's distinct, expressive vocal delivery.

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