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Lyrics & meaning

Neeye

From Neeye Album 2016 · 2016

Lyricist
Arivu
Singers
Yazin Nizar, Sharanya Srinivas
Music director
Phani Kalyan
Details
Neeye Album 20162016

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Neeyae…You alone…
Mudhal vetkam thandha neeyaeYou are the one who gave me my first blush
Manapakkam vandha neeyaeYou are the one who came near my heart
Kaadhal aanadhaeLove has been born
Neeyae neeyae…You alone, you alone…
Female
Iravum pagalum neethaanaeNight and day, it is only you
Kadalum alaiyum nuraiyum neethaanaeThe ocean, the wave, and the foam are all you
Udalum uyirum neeyaeYou are both my body and soul
Engum ethilum neeyaeYou are everywhere and in everything
Ethilum athilum neeyaeYou are in this and in that
Male
Neeyae…You alone…
Thatti viduvadhum neeyaeYou are the one who pushes me away
Yetti pidippadhum neeyaeYou are the one who reaches out to hold me
Enai kolladiKill me with your love, girl
Male
Aaa…aaa…aa.Aaa…aaa…aa.
Kaadhal nadathidum indha modhalLove conducts this conflict between us
Yethu vandha podhum neeyaeNo matter what comes, you are enough
Thaayum aagi nilStand by me like a protective mother
Male
Aaaa….aa…..aaa…..aaa…Aaaa….aa…..aaa…..aaa…
Haa….aaa….aa….aa….aa…Haa….aaa….aa….aa….aa…
Male
Ethilum unadhu mugam vandhuYour face appears in everything
Enadhu gavanam thadumaarumCausing my focus to falter
Athilum kooda sugamaagaYet even in that distraction, pleasantly
Or amaidhi kaangirenI find a sense of peace
Female
Edhiril vandhu nindralaeIf you stand right in front of me
Enadhu nilamai ennaagumWhat will become of my state?
Vizhagi neeyum nadanthaalaeIf you walk away from me
Naan udainthu pogirenI shatter into pieces
Male
Neeyae…You alone…
Enadhuyir sattam neeyaeYou are the law of my life
Edhir varum thittam neeyaeYou are the plan for my future
Naan aagirenI am becoming complete
Male
Aaa….paadhai…Ah… the path…
Vazhiyinil oru vervaiA drop of sweat along the way
Ivan nanainthidum bodhaiThe intoxication in which he gets drenched
Enai neekka vaaCome to set me free
Female
Nee enai maranthaalIf you forget me
Veroru uravillaiyaeI have no other relationship left
Naan enai tharuvenI will give myself to you
Nee varum azhagutiyaeO beautiful one who comes to me
Male
Naanum ingae neeyaagaFor me to live here as you
Vaazha neeyum vanthaayaeYou came here into my life
Neeyum ingae naanaagaFor you to become me here
Varam vendumaeA divine boon is needed
Male
Neeyae…You alone…
Vali tharuvathum neeyaeYou are the one who gives pain
Vazhi viduvathum neeyaeYou are the one who opens up the path
Muranpaadu yenWhy this contradiction?
Male
Aa…kaadhal…Ah… love…
Uyir vali varum thaedalA search that brings deep soul pain
Idaiyinil varum oodalA lover's quarrel happening in between
Nalam kaanavaIs it all to find ultimate well-being?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Neeyae' is a soulful Tamil romantic song expressing complete emotional surrender to love. The singer contemplates how the beloved permeates every facet of existence—day and night, sea and foam, body and soul. The lyrics portray the sweet agony, contradictions, and profound tranquility that love brings into one's life. Throughout the track, love is framed as a transformative force where pain and healing originate from the exact same person. The singer surrenders their identity entirely, wishing to merge seamlessly with their soulmate despite emotional conflicts and quarrels.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition

Neeyae… / Mudhal vetkam thandha neeyae / Manapakkam vandha neeyae

Continuous repetition of the word 'Neeyae' at the beginning and end of lines to emphasize the omnipresence of the beloved.

Metaphor

Kadalum alaiyum nuraiyum neethaanae

Compares the beloved to the sea, the wave, and the foam, illustrating how love encompasses depth, motion, and delicate grace.

Antithesis / Muran

Vali tharuvathum neeyae / Vazhi viduvathum neeyae / Muranpaadu yen

Contrasts the act of causing pain ('Vali tharuvathum') with clearing the path ('Vazhi viduvathum') to highlight the paradoxical nature of love.

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Trivia

'Neeyae' is a hit independent Tamil single released in 2016, composed by Phani Kalyan with lyrics written by Arivu (who later rose to global fame with 'Enjoy Enjaami'). Sung by Yazin Nizar and Sharanya Srinivas, the song received widespread acclaim for its contemporary indie production and expressive dance choreography video.

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