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Lyrics & meaning

Pathinettu Vayathil

From Villain · 2002

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Udit Narayan, Sadhana Sargam
Music director
Vidyasagar
Movie name
Villain
Movie release year
2002
Lyrics added on
14 Apr 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Pathinettu vayasil
Enna pidikum
Paithiyathai thavira
Enna pidikum
Uthu uthu
Rasithaal konjam
Pidikum orakannil
Rasithaal romba pidikum
Thopukul kuyilin satham
Thottathil kuruvi satham
Kannipen kaadhil
Thottaal yedhu pidikum
Vaai vaithu vaayai
Mooda vaai pesa pennukaaga
Vathaadum valvi satham
Adhu pidikum
Hey pathinettu vayasil
Enna pidikum
Paithiyathai thavira
Enna pidikum
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Maarkazhi maathathil
Kulir adithaal kambali
Porvayil yedhu pidikum
Oh maarbukul nee
Ennai moodikondaal pakathil
Paaigindra vepam pidikum
Thanneer oar pakam undaam
Venneer oar pakam undaam
Pennae neer aadikolla yedhu pidikum
Aa mutham ennum theertham kondu
Ratham adhu urayum vannam
Nitham neeraada vendum
Adhu pidikum
Thithikum udhatil thee pidikum
Hey pathinettu vayasil
Enna pidikum
Paithiyathai thavira
Enna pidikum
Uthu uthu
Rasithaal konjam
Pidikum orakannil
Rasithaal romba pidikum
…………………………….
Thaayodu thangayum
Thunairuka yaaroda
Thoongida miga pidikum
Thaayodu thangaiyai
Thurathi vitu thalaiyanayai
Kattikondu thoonka pidikum
Poo pol oru theendalumundu
Puyal pol oru seendalumundu
Yendi un thegathuku yedhu pidikum
Poo pol oru theendal theendi
Puyal pol ennai seendi seendi
Puthithaai oru vithai kaatu adhu pidikum
Pennukul perinbam ver pidikum
………………………………………
Hey pathinettu vayasil
Enna pidikum
Paithiyathai thavira
Enna pidikum
Uthu uthu
Rasithaal konjam
Pidikum orakannil
Rasithaal romba pidikum
Thopukul kuyilin satham
Thottathil kuruvi satham
Kannipen kaadhil
Thottaal yedhu pidikum
Vaai vaithu vaayai
Mooda vaai pesa pennukaaga
Vathaadum valvi satham
Adhu pidikum
At eighteen years of age,
what do you like?
Apart from madness,
what do you like?
Staring intently,
if you admire me, I like it a little;
I like it, but if with the corner of your eye
you gaze at me, I like it very much!
The song of the cuckoo in the grove,
the chirping of the sparrow in the garden—
when ringing in a maiden's ear,
which sound does she like?
Placing your lips on hers to seal them,
as the girl tries to speak,
the jangling sound of bangles arguing on her behalf—
that, I like!
Hey, at eighteen years of age,
what do you like?
Apart from madness,
what do you like?
...
...
In the month of Margazhi,
when the chill hits, inside a blanket,
which covering do you like?
Oh, if you enclose me
inside your warm embrace,
I like the heat that flows beside me!
There is cold water on one side,
there is hot water on the other side—
O girl, to bathe in, which do you like?
Ah, taking holy water called kisses,
so that the blood freezes with delight,
to bathe every single day—
that, I like!
Fire will catch on sweet lips!
Hey, at eighteen years of age,
what do you like?
Apart from madness,
what do you like?
Staring intently,
if you admire me, I like it a little;
I like it, but if with the corner of your eye
you gaze at me, I like it very much!
...
With mother and younger sister
keeping you company, with whom
do you like to sleep the most?
Sending mother and sister away,
hugging a pillow
tightly as I sleep—that I like!
There is a touch gentle like a flower,
and there is a teasing wild like a storm;
Hey girl, what does your body prefer?
Touching me with a flower-like touch,
teasing me again and again like a storm,
show me a new trick—that, I like!
Supreme bliss will take root inside a woman!
...
Hey, at eighteen years of age,
what do you like?
Apart from madness,
what do you like?
Staring intently,
if you admire me, I like it a little;
I like it, but if with the corner of your eye
you gaze at me, I like it very much!
The song of the cuckoo in the grove,
the chirping of the sparrow in the garden—
when ringing in a maiden's ear,
which sound does she like?
Placing your lips on hers to seal them,
as the girl tries to speak,
the jangling sound of bangles arguing on her behalf—
that, I like!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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