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Lyrics & meaning

Priyasakhi

From Gopura Vasalile · 1991

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Mano, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Gopura Vasalile1991

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Priyasaki priyasaki Varuven vaasal thaedi Varutham yenadi Tharuven paadal koadi Thanimai yedhadi Ilaiya dhegam ooo oo oo Inaiya vendumBeloved friend, beloved friend, I will come seeking your doorstep, why this sadness?
Female
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 vendumI will give you a crore songs, why feel lonely?
Male
Priyasaki oh priyasakiChorus :Hahaa ha haaYouthful bodies must unite together.
Chorus
Hahaa hahaa hahaa Hhahaa hahaa hahaa Hahaa hahaa hahaa Hahaa hahaa hahaaBeloved friend, I am your beloved friend.
Female
{Kaadhalan veeramigu Aanmagan aanmaganChorus :HahaaaaaFemale :Kaavalai meerivarum Naayagan naayaganChorus :Hahaaaaa } (2)You will come to my doorstep, oh wilting flowering creeper; give me a crore songs, oh yearning parrot.
Male
Paarvai ondru kaattu kanmani Bhoomi thannai kaiyil yendhuven Vaarthai ondru pesu ponmani Megam pola vaanil neendhuvenYouthful bodies must unite, a sweet melody must be composed.
Female
Vaanamum vaiyamum Vaazhthumae ohThe lover is a brave man, a hero who breaks past all guards and obstacles.
Male
Priyasaki oh priyasakiChorus :Hahaa ha haaMale :Priyasaki oh priyasakiChorus :Hahaa ha haaShow me just one glance, my dear, and I will hold the earth in my hands.
Chorus
Hahaa hahaa hahaa Hhahaa hahaa hahaa Hahaa hahaa hahaa Hahaa hahaa hahaaSpeak just one word, golden girl, and I will float across the sky like a cloud as heaven and earth bless us.
Female
{Koondilae kaadhal kuyil Vaadudhu vaadudhuChorus :HahaaaaaFemale :Kondupo koovi unai Thaedudhu thaedudhuChorus :Hahaaaaa } (2)The cuckoo of love is languishing inside a cage; take it away, calling out as it searches for you.
Male
Vennilaavai chiraiyil vaippadhaa Maanam enna veliyil nirpadhaa Veeramaana nenjamillaiyaa Nenjil indha vanjiyillaiyaaIs the silver moon to be kept imprisoned? Should self-respect stand stranded outside?
Female
Nee varum paadhaiyai Paarkkiren vaaDo you not possess a heroic heart? Do you not hold this maiden in your heart? I watch the path you arrive on, come!
Female
Priyasaki naan priyasakiChorus :Hahaa ha haaMale :Priyasaki oh priyasakiChorus :Hahaa ha haaBeloved friend, I am your beloved friend; oh my beloved friend!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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