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Shutup Vaaya Moodu Pesadhe

From Vaayai Moodi Pesavum · 2014

Lyricist
Balaji Mohan
Singers
Sean Roldan, Balaji Mohan
Music director
Sean Roldan
Details
Vaayai Moodi Pesavum2014

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Shut up vaaya moodu paesaadhaeShut up, close your mouth, don't speak
Male
Vaai vandha padi paesuvadhellaamBlabbering whatever comes to mind
Paechu aagavae aagaadhuCannot be considered speech at all
Manasa thottu nee paesip paaraendaaTry speaking from the heart, my friend
Male
Paechu vaakkula thonuradhellaamWhatever arises in casual conversation
Paesi theekkura kaalaththulaIn an era where everything is resolved by talking
Vaaya moodi nee paesi paaraendaaTry speaking with your mouth shut, my friend
Chorus
Hae shut up vaaya moodu paesaadhaeHey shut up, close your mouth, don't speak
Female :Gammunnu kada gammunnu kadaFemale: Stay quiet, stay quiet
Chorus :Hae shut up vaaya moodu paesaadhaeChorus: Hey shut up, close your mouth, don't speak
Female :Vaayai moodi paesavumFemale: Speak with your mouth closed
Chorus
Hae shut up vaaya moodu paesaadhaeHey shut up, close your mouth, don't speak
Male :Shut upMale: Shut up
Chorus :Hae shut up vaaya moodu paesaadhaeChorus: Hey shut up, close your mouth, don't speak
Female :Vaayai moodi paesavumFemale: Speak with your mouth closed
Male
…………………...
Male
Yosikkaamalae paesi paesiBy talking continuously without thinking
Naasamaa nee povaadhaeDo not ruin yourself
Paasamaathaan paesip paaraendaaTry speaking with genuine affection instead
Chorus :Yeah yeahChorus: Yeah yeah
Male :Veen paechellaam paesip paesiMale: By engaging endlessly in useless banter
Veenaa neeyum povaadhaeDo not let yourself go to waste
Vaaya moodi nee paesi paaraendaaTry speaking with your mouth shut, my friend
Chorus :Yeah yeahChorus: Yeah yeah
Male
Loda loda lodaYakety-yak, chatter-chatter
Nasa nasa thona thonaIrritating talk, persistent nagging
Vazha vazha vazha kozha kozha kozhaSlippery talk, squishy blabber, nonsense
Noi noi noiWhining noises
Male :Loda loda lodaMale: Yakety-yak, chatter-chatter
Chorus :Yeah yeahChorus: Yeah yeah
Male :Nasa nasa thona thonaMale: Irritating talk, persistent nagging
Chorus :Yeah yeah Yeah yeahChorus: Yeah yeah Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah….Yeah yeah...
Chorus
Oo… paesaadhae…Oh... don't speak...
Oo… paesaadhae… Oo… paesaadhae…Oh... don't speak... Oh... don't speak...
Male :Oo… paesaadhae…Male: Oh... don't speak...
Chorus :Oo… paesaadhae…Chorus: Oh... don't speak...
Male :Oo… paesaadhae…Male: Oh... don't speak...
Chorus :Oo… paesaadhae…Chorus: Oh... don't speak...
Hae shut up vaaya moodu paesaadhaeHey shut up, close your mouth, don't speak
Female :Gammunnu kada gammunnu kadaFemale: Stay quiet, stay quiet

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The title track of 'Vaayai Moodi Pesavum' is a playful yet satirical song urging people to refrain from mindless chatter and reflect on the impact of their words. It critiques how unthinking, careless speech often leads to avoidable conflicts, misunderstanding, and distress in everyday life. The lyrics humorously promote the idea of 'speaking with your mouth shut'—suggesting that meaningful connection comes from heart, silence, and genuine emotion rather than empty, annoying words.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Paradox / Oxymoron

Vaayai moodi nee paesi paaraendaa

The phrase 'Vaayai moodi pesavum' ('Speak with your mouth closed') juxtaposes two opposing ideas—silence and speech—to emphasize communicating through heart and actions.

Onomatopoeia / Erettaikilavi

Loda loda loda Nasa nasa thona thona

Repetitive rhythmic words imitating annoying chatter, nagging sound, and vague blabbering ('Loda loda', 'Nasa nasa', 'Thona thona').

Alliteration (Emonai / Ethirai)

Veen paechellaam paesip paesi Veenaa neeyum povaadhae

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'Vee' in 'Veen' and 'Veenaa' to enhance rhythmic appeal.

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Trivia

This title song represents the core theme of the 2014 satirical romantic comedy 'Vaayai Moodi Pesavum', directed by Balaji Mohan, which features a fictional outbreak of 'Dumb Flu' that strips people of their ability to speak. The song's music was composed by Sean Roldan, marking one of his early praised soundtracks in Tamil cinema.

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