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Lyrics & meaning

Raawadi

From Pathu Thala · 2023

Lyricist
Snehan
Singers
Shuba, Nivas
Music director
A. R. Rahman
Movie name
Pathu Thala
Movie release year
2023
Lyrics added on
18 Feb 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ohh iravae iravae
Ennai kedukkum iravae
Vedam kalaithu
Ennai vilungum uravae
Nee enmam thinna
Nan enna panna
Naan minna minna
Paar munnae pinnae
Nee dhiyanam perukka
En arugil varuga
Un punnagai sollidum poiyada
Adhu thurukkum mundhum meiyada
Naan kai kaal mulacha thearuu
Enai uththu konjam paaru
Naan sollum kadhaigal nooru
Adhai ninnu ketpathu yaaru
Naan kanindha kani charu
Ennai pattu pachi theeru
Enakku yegapatta paeru
Unakku istapadi kooru
Ennai paduchu thinga yaaru
Kaal virichaan paala paeru
En sandhosatha pangu pooda
Potti podum oorae ooru
Suthum bhoomi poiyalla
Vaalum saami poiyalla
Ingu neeyum naanun mattum indri
Yaarum poiyalla
Aana vaalum vaalkai
Naama pesum vaartha
Indha irandum ingae mei than
Endral nambirathaa.. poiyadaa
Oh night, oh night
Night that ruins me
Dropping all disguise
A bond that swallows me whole
As you devour my thoughts
What am I to do?
While I shimmer and shine
Look at me from every side
To deepen your trance
Come closer to me
Your smile tells a lie
Yet the truth bursts right through
I am a temple chariot with arms and legs
Take a close look at me
I have a hundred stories to tell
Who will stop and listen?
I am the juice of a ripe fruit
Touch me and satisfy your hunger
I have so many names
Call me whatever you like
Who is there to understand and savor me?
So many have just spread their legs
To take a share in my pleasure
The whole town competes
The spinning earth is not a lie
The living God is not a lie
Not just you and me
No one here is a lie
Yet the life we live
And the words we speak
If you say these two are real
Can we believe it? It is all a lie!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Raawadi from Pathu Thala is a seductive yet introspective song set against the backdrop of nighttime allure and existential reflection. The singer describes herself as a living temple chariot and a ripe fruit, inviting her lover into a realm of passion while acknowledging how the night breaks social codes and unleashes hidden desires.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Naan kai kaal mulacha thearuu”

The singer compares herself to a mobile temple chariot sprouted with limbs ('kai kaal mulacha thearuu').

Metaphor

“Naan kanindha kani charu”

Compares her alluring persona to sweet juice from a ripe fruit ('kanindha kani charu').

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Naan kai kaal mulacha thearuu / Enai uththu konjam paaru”

The end syllables 'thearuu', 'paaru', 'nooru', 'yaaru' rhyme, creating a catchy rhythmic cadence.

Paradox

“Un punnagai sollidum poiyada / Adhu thurukkum mundhum meiyada”

Juxtaposes falsehood ('poi') and truth ('mei') in human speech and existence.

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Trivia

The track 'Raawadi' features energetic vocals by Indian-American singer Shuba alongside Nivas. Lyricist Snehan infused the seductive dance number with philosophical undertones reminiscent of ancient Tamil Siddhar poetry questioning the illusory nature of life (Maya).

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