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Lyrics & meaning

Thaiyatha Thaiyatha

From Thiruttu Payale · 2006

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Amalraj, Sadhana Sargam
Music director
Bharathwaj
Details
Thiruttu Payale2006

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
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Female
Thaiyathaa thaiyathaa thaiya thaiya thaaThaiyathaa thaiyathaa thaiya thaiya thaa
Paiya thaa paiya thaa panju mutham thaaGently give, gently give a soft cotton-like kiss
Female
Uyir vaazhgira varaikum unakae madi kodupenAs long as I live, I will offer my lap to you
Ini oar jenmam irunthaal unakae meendum pirapenIf there is another birth, I will be born for you again
Unathu kanavil ninaivil uruvil naanae yendrum irupenIn your dreams, thoughts, and form, I alone will always remain
Female
Thaiyathaa thaiyathaa thaiya thaiya thaaThaiyathaa thaiyathaa thaiya thaiya thaa
Paiya thaa paiya thaa panju mutham thaaGently give, gently give a soft cotton-like kiss
Female
Nilangal udainthu ponaalumEven if the lands break apart
Nizhalgal udaivadhillaiShadows never break
Nesam paasam nijamaanathuAffection and love are absolute truth
Female
Mazhaiyil kiligal nanainthaalumEven if parrots get soaked in the rain
Saayam povathillaiTheir color never washes away
Anbae nam kaadhal athu pondrathuMy love, our romance is just like that
Female
Pennuku peraasai verondrum illaiA woman has no greater desire than this
Sonnathai seidhaalae nigar yethum illaiIf you keep your word, nothing can equal it
Female
Nee urudhiyaanavan en urimai yaanavanYou are steadfast, you are my rightful partner
Pasi rusiyai pagal iravaiHunger, taste, day, and night
Pagirndhu kollum thalaivan thaiya thaaThe leader who shares everything with me, thaiya thaa
Female
Thaiyathaa thaiyathaa thaiya thaiya thaaThaiyathaa thaiyathaa thaiya thaiya thaa
Paiya thaa paiya thaa panju mutham thaaGently give, gently give a soft cotton-like kiss
Male
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Female
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Female
Piravi vanthu ponaalum uravu murivathillaiEven if births come and go, our relationship never severs
Uyirai uyiraal muruketravaaShall I invigorate life with life itself?
Unnai pondra anbaalan yaarkum vaaika vendumEveryone should be blessed with a loving partner like you
Udalai udalaal kulipaatavaShall I bathe body with body?
Female
Oru kanam nee ennai pirinthaalum kannaEven if you part from me for a single moment, my dear
Marukanam naan unnai serum varam vendumI need the boon to reunite with you the very next moment
Unnai iruki anaikiren uyir nuraika rasikirenI embrace you tightly and relish until my soul bubbles over
Anu anuvaai unai pilanthu en aayul adaipenAtom by atom, exploring you, I will attain my lifetime
Thaiya thaaThaiya thaa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from 'Thiruttu Payale' (2006) is a passionate and deeply sensual romantic track expressing unconditional love, intimacy, and eternal commitment. The protagonist expresses that true love is indestructible—just like shadows do not break when land splits, and parrot feathers do not lose color in the rain. She pledges lifelong loyalty, expressing a desire to share every aspect of life with her lover and to be reborn for him across lifetimes.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor / Simile (Uvamai)

Nilangal udainthu ponaalum nizhalgal udaivadhillai / Mazhaiyil kiligal nanainthaalum saayam povathillai

Comparing the endurance of their love to unbreakable shadows when land breaks, and color fastness of parrots in rain.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Nilangal udainthu ponaalum / Nizhalgal udaivadhillai

Repetition of the initial sound 'Ni' in consecutive lines ('Nilangal' and 'Nizhalgal').

Anaphora / Rhythm Refrain

Thaiyathaa thaiyathaa thaiya thaiya thaa

Rhythmic repetition of 'Thaiyathaa' and 'Paiya thaa' to establish a folk-pop beat and romantic cadence.

Repetition for Intensity (Adukku Thodar)

Anu anuvaai unai pilanthu en aayul adaipen

Repetition of 'Anu anuvaai' (atom by atom) to emphasize extreme intimacy and thoroughness.

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Trivia

The soundtrack for 'Thiruttu Payale' (2006) was composed by Bharadwaj with lyrics by Vairamuthu. Directed by Susi Ganeshan, the film was a major box-office success and earned critical acclaim for its soundtrack and plot.

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