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Lyrics & meaning

Pathinettu Vayathil

From Villain · 2002

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Udit Narayan, Sadhana Sargam
Music director
Vidyasagar
Details
Villain2002

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Pathinettu vayasilAt eighteen years of age
Enna pidikumWhat do you like?
Paithiyathai thaviraExcept for madness
Enna pidikumWhat do you like?
Female
Uthu uthuStaring continuously
Rasithaal konjamIf appreciated a little
Pidikum orakannilI like it, but from the corner of the eye
Rasithaal romba pidikumIf appreciated, I like it very much
Male
Thopukul kuyilin sathamThe sound of the cuckoo in the grove
Thottathil kuruvi sathamThe sound of the sparrow in the garden
Kannipen kaadhilIn a young maiden's ear
Thottaal yedhu pidikumWhen touched, which one do you like?
Female
Vaai vaithu vaayaiPlacing mouth upon mouth
Mooda vaai pesa pennukaagaTo silence it, arguing for the woman's sake
Vathaadum valvi sathamThe clashing sound of bangles
Adhu pidikumThat, I like
Male
Hey pathinettu vayasilHey, at eighteen years of age
Enna pidikumWhat do you like?
Paithiyathai thaviraExcept for madness
Enna pidikumWhat do you like?
Female
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Male
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Male
Maarkazhi maathathilIn the month of Margazhi
Kulir adithaal kambaliWhen the cold strikes, under a woolen blanket
Porvayil yedhu pidikumWhich blanket do you like?
Female
Oh maarbukul neeOh, if you cover me inside your chest
Ennai moodikondaal pakathilClose to you
Paaigindra vepam pidikumI like the warmth that flows
Male
Thanneer oar pakam undaamCold water on one side
Venneer oar pakam undaamHot water on one side
Pennae neer aadikolla yedhu pidikumGirl, to bathe in, which do you prefer?
Female
Aa mutham ennum theertham konduAh, taking the holy water called a kiss
Ratham adhu urayum vannamMaking the blood freeze with excitement
Nitham neeraada vendumTo bathe daily
Adhu pidikumThat, I like
Male
Thithikum udhatil thee pidikumFire catches on sweet lips
Male
Hey pathinettu vayasilHey, at eighteen years of age
Enna pidikumWhat do you like?
Paithiyathai thaviraExcept for madness
Enna pidikumWhat do you like?
Female
Uthu uthuStaring continuously
Rasithaal konjamIf appreciated a little
Pidikum orakannilI like it, but from the corner of the eye
Rasithaal romba pidikumIf appreciated, I like it very much
Male
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Male
Thaayodu thangayumWith mother and sister
Thunairuka yaarodaAround for company, with whom
Thoongida miga pidikumWould you like to sleep the most?
Female
Thaayodu thangaiyaiChasing away mother
Thurathi vitu thalaiyanayaiAnd sister, hugging the pillow
Kattikondu thoonka pidikumI like to sleep
Male
Poo pol oru theendalumunduThere is a soft touch like a flower
Puyal pol oru seendalumunduThere is a wild tease like a storm
Yendi un thegathuku yedhu pidikumHey girl, which one does your body prefer?
Female
Poo pol oru theendal theendiTouching with a flower-like touch
Puyal pol ennai seendi seendiTeasing me over and over like a storm
Puthithaai oru vithai kaatu adhu pidikumShow me a new trick, that I like
Male
Pennukul perinbam ver pidikumSupreme bliss takes root inside the woman
Female
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Male
Hey pathinettu vayasilHey, at eighteen years of age
Enna pidikumWhat do you like?
Paithiyathai thaviraExcept for madness
Enna pidikumWhat do you like?
Female
Uthu uthuStaring continuously
Rasithaal konjamIf appreciated a little
Pidikum orakannilI like it, but from the corner of the eye
Rasithaal romba pidikumIf appreciated, I like it very much
Male
Thopukul kuyilin sathamThe sound of the cuckoo in the grove
Thottathil kuruvi sathamThe sound of the sparrow in the garden
Kannipen kaadhilIn a young maiden's ear
Thottaal yedhu pidikumWhen touched, which one do you like?
Female
Vaai vaithu vaayaiPlacing mouth upon mouth
Mooda vaai pesa pennukaagaTo silence it, arguing for the woman's sake
Vathaadum valvi sathamThe clashing sound of bangles
Adhu pidikumThat, I like

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a playful and romantic duet between two young lovers exploring the desires and innocent passions of coming-of-age at eighteen. The male protagonist poses playful questions about her preferences regarding romance, nature, warmth, and affection, while the female protagonist responds with witty, coy, and deeply poetic preferences. The lyrics vividly capture youth, awakening romance, and intimate playfulness through sensory imagery.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Poo pol oru theendalumundu / Puyal pol oru seendalumundu

Compares gentle romantic touch to a flower ('Poo pol') and intense teasing to a storm ('Puyal pol').

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Aa mutham ennum theertham kondu

Metaphorically describes a kiss as 'theertham' (holy water) that freezes or ignites passion.

Contrast (Ethirmai)

Thanneer oar pakam undaam / Venneer oar pakam undaam

Contrasts cold water ('Thanneer') and hot water ('Venneer') to highlight choices of warmth and intimacy.

Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai / Ethirai)

Poo pol oru theendal theendi / Puyal pol ennai seendi seendi

Repetition of initial/internal phonemes across lines such as 'Poo pol' and 'Puyal pol'.

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Trivia

The song features music composed by Vidyasagar for the 2002 hit film 'Villain' starring Ajith Kumar in a dual role alongside Meena and Kiran Rathod. The lyrics were written by Vairamuthu, highlighting his signature style of combining playful youth motifs with classical Tamil romantic imagery.

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