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Lyrics & meaning

Priyasakhi

From Gopura Vasalile · 1991

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Mano, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Gopura Vasalile
Movie release year
1991
Lyrics added on
8 May 2019

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Priyasaki priyasaki Varuven vaasal thaedi Varutham yenadi Tharuven paadal koadi Thanimai yedhadi Ilaiya dhegam ooo oo oo Inaiya vendum
Priyasaki naan priyasaki Priyasaki un priyasakiChorus :Hahaa hahaa hahaa hahaaFemale :Varuvaai vaasal thaedi Varunthum poonkodi Tharuvaai paadal koadi Thavikkum paingkili Ilaiya dhegam ooo oo oo Inaiya vendum Iniya raagam ooo oo oo Punaiya vendum
Priyasaki oh priyasakiChorus :Hahaa ha haa
Hahaa hahaa hahaa Hhahaa hahaa hahaa Hahaa hahaa hahaa Hahaa hahaa hahaa
{Kaadhalan veeramigu Aanmagan aanmaganChorus :HahaaaaaFemale :Kaavalai meerivarum Naayagan naayaganChorus :Hahaaaaa } (2)
Paarvai ondru kaattu kanmani Bhoomi thannai kaiyil yendhuven Vaarthai ondru pesu ponmani Megam pola vaanil neendhuven
Vaanamum vaiyamum Vaazhthumae oh
Priyasaki oh priyasakiChorus :Hahaa ha haaMale :Priyasaki oh priyasakiChorus :Hahaa ha haa
Hahaa hahaa hahaa Hhahaa hahaa hahaa Hahaa hahaa hahaa Hahaa hahaa hahaa
{Koondilae kaadhal kuyil Vaadudhu vaadudhuChorus :HahaaaaaFemale :Kondupo koovi unai Thaedudhu thaedudhuChorus :Hahaaaaa } (2)
Vennilaavai chiraiyil vaippadhaa Maanam enna veliyil nirpadhaa Veeramaana nenjamillaiyaa Nenjil indha vanjiyillaiyaa
Nee varum paadhaiyai Paarkkiren vaa
Priyasaki naan priyasakiChorus :Hahaa ha haaMale :Priyasaki oh priyasakiChorus :Hahaa ha haa
My beloved, my beloved, I will come searching for your doorstep, why this sorrow, my girl? I will give you millions of songs, why this loneliness? Our young bodies, oh oh, must come together!
My beloved, I am your beloved, your dearest companion! Chorus: Haha haha haha haha / Female: You will come to my doorstep, this sorrowing tender vine; you will give millions of songs to this yearning little bird; our young bodies, oh oh, must come together, and a sweet melody, oh oh, must be woven!
My beloved, oh my beloved! Chorus: Haha ha ha
Haha haha haha haha haha haha haha haha haha haha haha haha
My lover is a brave, courageous man... Chorus: Haha... Female: He is the hero who will break through any guard... Chorus: Haha...
Give me just one look, my darling, and I will lift the earth in my hands! Speak just one word, my precious gem, and I will float across the sky like a cloud!
The heavens and the earth will bless our love, oh!
My beloved, oh my beloved! Chorus: Haha ha ha / Male: My beloved, oh my beloved! Chorus: Haha ha ha
Haha haha haha haha haha haha haha haha haha haha haha haha
In her cage, the lovebird is pining away... Chorus: Haha... Female: Take me away, she sings out searching for you... Chorus: Haha...
Can anyone lock the bright white moon in a prison? Why should my pride stand waiting outside? Don't you have a brave heart? And in that heart, isn't there a place for this girl?
I am watching the path you will walk—come to me!
My beloved, I am your beloved! Chorus: Haha ha ha / Male: My beloved, oh my beloved! Chorus: Haha ha ha
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Priyasaki Priyasaki' is a romantic duet expressing deep yearning, courage, and passion between two lovers separated by circumstances. The male lead reassures his beloved that he will break through all barriers and reach her doorstep to offer comfort and love. He speaks of his willingness to conquer extraordinary feats just for a glance or a word from her.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagathil)

Vennilaavai chiraiyil vaippadhaa

Comparing the beloved to an imprisoned moon ('Vennilaavai chiraiyil vaippadhaa') and a parrot in a cage ('Koondilae kaadhal kuyil').

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Koondilae kaadhal kuyil / Kondupo koovi unai

Rhyming the second consonants in 'Koondilae' and 'Kondupo' to establish rhythm.

Monai (Alliteration / First letter matching)

Ilaiya dhegam ... Iniya raagam

Repetition of the initial vocalic sound 'I' in 'Ilaiya' and 'Iniya'.

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Trivia

Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Vaali, Gopura Vasalile (1991) marked director Priyadarshan's directorial debut in Tamil cinema, starring Karthik and Bhanupriya.

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