Piraye Piraye
From Vaanavil · 2000
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Deva
- Details
- Vaanavil2000
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Piraiyae piraiyae moondraam piraiyae | O crescent moon, crescent moon, third-day crescent moon, |
| Varum naalaellaam valar piraiyae | May all the coming days be a waxing phase for you. |
| Pournami nilavu unakkul irukku | The full radiant moon resides within you, |
| Padharaathu iruppaai valarpiraiyae | Remain calm without anxiety, o growing crescent. |
| Male | |
| Vellicham maraiyakoodum | The light may temporarily fade away, |
| Marippathillai vidinthu thondrum….mm…. | Yet it does not perish, it will reappear at dawn... |
| Vidhaigal udhaikkum pothu | When seeds are cast into the earth, |
| Irappathu illai mulaikkum meendum | They do not die, they sprout to life once again. |
| Thoongu pon maanae naalai un naalae | Sleep now, my golden deer, tomorrow shall be your day. |
பிறையே பிறையே மூன்றாம் பிறையே
வரும் நாளெல்லாம் வளர் பிறையே
பௌர்ணமி நிலவு உனக்குள் இருக்கு
பதறாது இருப்பாய் வளர்பிறையே
O crescent moon, crescent moon, third-day crescent moon,
May all the coming days be a waxing phase for you.
The full radiant moon resides within you,
Remain calm without anxiety, o growing crescent.
வெளிச்சம் மறையக்கூடும்
மரிப்பதில்லை விடிந்து தோன்றும்......ம்ம்....
விதைகள் உதைக்கும் போதும்
இறப்பது இல்லை முளைக்கும் மீண்டும்
தூங்கு பொன் மானே நாளை உன் நாளே....
The light may temporarily fade away,
Yet it does not perish, it will reappear at dawn...
When seeds are cast into the earth,
They do not die, they sprout to life once again.
Sleep now, my golden deer, tomorrow shall be your day.
Piraiyae piraiyae moondraam piraiyae
O crescent moon, crescent moon, third-day crescent moon,
Varum naalaellaam valar piraiyae
May all the coming days be a waxing phase for you.
Pournami nilavu unakkul irukku
The full radiant moon resides within you,
Padharaathu iruppaai valarpiraiyae
Remain calm without anxiety, o growing crescent.
Vellicham maraiyakoodum
The light may temporarily fade away,
Marippathillai vidinthu thondrum….mm….
Yet it does not perish, it will reappear at dawn...
Vidhaigal udhaikkum pothu
When seeds are cast into the earth,
Irappathu illai mulaikkum meendum
They do not die, they sprout to life once again.
Thoongu pon maanae naalai un naalae
Sleep now, my golden deer, tomorrow shall be your day.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This comforting song uses poignant natural imagery to deliver a message of hope, resilience, and optimism to someone facing adversity. By comparing the person to a third-day crescent moon, the lyricist emphasizes that full brilliance is already within them and will unfold gradually over time. The metaphors of light returning after darkness and buried seeds sprouting into new life reinforce the theme that temporary setbacks or struggles are merely preludes to eventual growth and triumph.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Pournami nilavu unakkul irukku”
The listener is compared to a growing crescent moon possessing the latent power of a full moon inside.
Analogy
“Vidhaigal udhaikkum pothu Irappathu illai mulaikkum meendum”
The imagery of buried seeds sprouting into new life is used as an analogy for human resurrection from hardships.
Repetition (Anaphora / Emoni)
“Piraiyae piraiyae moondraam piraiyae”
Repetition of the word 'Piraiyae' creates a soothing rhythmic cadence suited for a motivational lullaby.
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Trivia
'Vaanavil' (2000) features action star Arjun and Abhirami in lead roles, with music composed by Deva. Lyricist Vairamuthu penned this song as an uplifting, philosophical lullaby about hope and perseverance.
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