Thathi Thaavi
From Paagan · 2012
- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- Krish
- Music director
- James Vasanthan
- Details
- Paagan2012
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Thathi thaavi thullatumaa | Shall I hop and leap around? |
| Thothi tholil saayatumaa | Shall I lean on your shoulders with affection? |
| Thikkai thaandi sellatumaa | Shall I cross all directions and go? |
| Enadhuyirae | Oh my life! |
| Male | |
| Kannai pola kaakatumaa | Shall I protect you like my own eyes? |
| Kaigal korthu pesatumaa | Shall I talk with hands joined together? |
| Kaalam yaavum konjatumaa | Shall I fondle you for all time? |
| Enadhuravae | Oh my relative! |
| Male | |
| Thathi thaavi thullatumaa | Shall I hop and leap around? |
| Thothi tholil saayatumaa | Shall I lean on your shoulders with affection? |
| Thikkai thaandi sellatumaa | Shall I cross all directions and go? |
| Enadhuyirae | Oh my life! |
| Male | |
| Kannai pola kaakatumaa | Shall I protect you like my own eyes? |
| Kaigal korthu pesatumaa | Shall I talk with hands joined together? |
| Kaalam yaavum konjatumaa | Shall I fondle you for all time? |
| Enadhuravae | Oh my relative! |
| Male | |
| Nenjil serntha yekkam ithu | This is the longing accumulated in my heart |
| Kaiyil serum naal vanthathu | reached the day it comes into my hands |
| Enatharugae.. | Near me.. |
| Nee vandhaal santhosamae dhinamae | If you come, every day is joy |
| Male | |
| Uyirum illai aanalumae | Even though you have no life |
| Uyirai pola nee thaanginaai | You supported me like a life itself |
| Unatharugae.. vaazhnthiduven | Beside you.. I shall live |
| Male | |
| Nadai vandi ootum vayathil | During the age I was pushing a toddler walker |
| Nee enthan kanavil varuvaai | You used to come in my dreams |
| Viraivaaga valara thaanae | Just to grow up quickly |
| Naan yenguven | I used to long for |
| Male | |
| Yaarenum unthan madiyil | When someone put me on your seat |
| Enai yetri pogum pothu | And carried me along |
| Idam vanthu irangaamal naan | Without getting off upon reaching the destination |
| Adi vaanguven | I used to get scolded and beaten |
| Male | |
| Ulagathil uravugal yaavum | All relationships in this world |
| Yetrathil ondrai koodum | Gather together during good times |
| Irakathil nee thaan vanthaai | When times were low, you were the one who came |
| En vaazhvilae | Into my life |
| Male | |
| Nenjil serntha yekkam ithu | This is the longing accumulated in my heart |
| Kaiyil serum naal vanthathu | reached the day it comes into my hands |
| Enatharugae.. | Near me.. |
| Nee vandhaal santhosamae dhinamae | If you come, every day is joy |
| Male | |
| Uyirum illai aanalumae | Even though you have no life |
| Uyirai pola nee thaanginaai | You supported me like a life itself |
| Unatharugae.. vaazhnthiduven | Beside you.. I shall live |
| Male | |
| Sila neram yaarum vanthaal | Sometimes if someone else comes along |
| Sinungamal amarnthida maataai | You refuse to sit without throwing a tantrum |
| Athanaalae neeyum kooda | Because of that, aren't you too |
| Penn allavaa | A woman? |
| Male | |
| Un pola yaarum illai | There is no one like you |
| Mithithaalum yetram tharuvaai | Even if stomped upon, you lift me higher |
| Anbae nee anbil endrum | Oh dear, in love you are always |
| Thaai allavaa | A mother, aren't you? |
| Male | |
| Irulaana valiyil kooda | Even in a dark pathway |
| Valikaatum nanban pola | Like a friend showing the way |
| Oli kooti munnae selvaai | You guide ahead bringing light |
| En vaazhvilae | Into my life |
| Male | |
| Nenjil serntha yekkam ithu | This is the longing accumulated in my heart |
| Chorus :Nenjil serntha yekkam ithu | Chorus: This is the longing accumulated in my heart |
| Male :Kaiyil serum naal vanthathu | Male: The day it comes into my hands has arrived |
| Chorus :Kaiyil serum naal vanthathu | Chorus: The day it comes into my hands has arrived |
| Male : Enatharugae.. | Male: Near me.. |
| Nee vandhaal santhosamae dhinamae | If you come, every day is joy |
| Male | |
| Uyirum illai aanalumae | Even though you have no life |
| Uyirai pola nee thaanginaai | You supported me like a life itself |
| Unatharugae.. vaazhnthiduven | Beside you.. I shall live |
| Chorus | |
| Nenjil serntha yekkam ithu | This is the longing accumulated in my heart |
| Kaiyil serum naal vanthathu | The day it comes into my hands has arrived |
| Chorus | |
| Uyirum illai aanalumae | Even though you have no life |
| Uyirai pola nee thaanginaai | You supported me like a life itself |
தத்தித் தாவி துள்ளட்டுமா
தொத்தித் தோளில் சாயட்டுமா
திக்கைத் தாண்டி செல்லட்டுமா
எனதுயிரே.....
Shall I hop and leap around?
Shall I lean on your shoulders with affection?
Shall I cross all directions and go?
Oh my life!
கண்ணை போல காக்கட்டுமா
கைகள் கோர்த்து பேசட்டுமா
காலம் யாவும் கொஞ்சட்டுமா
எனதுறவே.....
Shall I protect you like my own eyes?
Shall I talk with hands joined together?
Shall I fondle you for all time?
Oh my relative!
தத்தித் தாவி துள்ளட்டுமா
தொத்தித் தோளில் சாயட்டுமா
திக்கைத் தாண்டி செல்லட்டுமா
எனதுயிரே.....
Shall I hop and leap around?
Shall I lean on your shoulders with affection?
Shall I cross all directions and go?
Oh my life!
கண்ணை போல காக்கட்டுமா
கைகள் கோர்த்து பேசட்டுமா
காலம் யாவும் கொஞ்சட்டுமா
எனதுறவே.....
Shall I protect you like my own eyes?
Shall I talk with hands joined together?
Shall I fondle you for all time?
Oh my relative!
நெஞ்சில் சேர்ந்த ஏக்கம் இது
கையில் சேரும் நாள் வந்தது
எனதருகே
நீ வந்தால் சந்தோஷமே தினமே
This is the longing accumulated in my heart
reached the day it comes into my hands
Near me..
If you come, every day is joy
உயிரும் இல்லை ஆனாலுமே
உயிரை போல நீ தாங்கினாய்
உனதருகே வாழ்ந்திடுவேன்
Even though you have no life
You supported me like a life itself
Beside you.. I shall live
நடை வண்டி ஓட்டும் வயதில்
நீ எந்தன் கனவில் வருவாய்
விரைவாக வளரத் தானே
நான் ஏங்குவேன்
During the age I was pushing a toddler walker
You used to come in my dreams
Just to grow up quickly
I used to long for
யாரேனும் உந்தன் மடியில்
எனை ஏற்றி போகும் போது
இடம் வந்தும் இறங்காமல் நான்
அடி வாங்குவேன்
When someone put me on your seat
And carried me along
Without getting off upon reaching the destination
I used to get scolded and beaten
உலகத்தில் உறவுகள் யாவும்
ஏற்றத்தில் ஒன்றாய் கூடும்
இறக்கத்தில் நீ தான் வந்தாய்
என் வாழ்விலே
All relationships in this world
Gather together during good times
When times were low, you were the one who came
Into my life
நெஞ்சில் சேர்ந்த ஏக்கம் இது
கையில் சேரும் நாள் வந்தது
எனதருகே......
நீ வந்தால் சந்தோஷமே தினமே
This is the longing accumulated in my heart
reached the day it comes into my hands
Near me..
If you come, every day is joy
உயிரும் இல்லை ஆனாலுமே
உயிரை போல நீ தாங்கினாய்
உனதருகே......வாழ்ந்திடுவேன்
Even though you have no life
You supported me like a life itself
Beside you.. I shall live
சில நேரம் யாரும் வந்தால்
சிணுங்காமல் அமர்ந்திட மாட்டாய்
அதனாலே நீயும் கூட
பெண்ணல்லவா
Sometimes if someone else comes along
You refuse to sit without throwing a tantrum
Because of that, aren't you too
A woman?
உன் போல யாரும் இல்லை
மிதித்தாலும் ஏற்றம் தருவாய்
அன்பே நீ அன்பில் என்றும்
தாயல்லவா
There is no one like you
Even if stomped upon, you lift me higher
Oh dear, in love you are always
A mother, aren't you?
இருளான வழியில் கூட
வழி காட்டும் நன்பன் போல
ஒளி கூட்டி முன்னே செல்வாய்
என் வாழ்விலே
Even in a dark pathway
Like a friend showing the way
You guide ahead bringing light
Into my life
நெஞ்சில் சேர்ந்த ஏக்கம் இது
குழு :
நெஞ்சில் சேர்ந்த ஏக்கம் இது
கையில் சேரும் நாள் வந்தது
குழு :
கையில் சேரும் நாள் வந்தது
எனதருகே
நீ வந்தால் சந்தோஷமே தினமே
This is the longing accumulated in my heart
Chorus: This is the longing accumulated in my heart
Male: The day it comes into my hands has arrived
Chorus: The day it comes into my hands has arrived
Male: Near me..
If you come, every day is joy
உயிரும் இல்லை ஆனாலுமே
உயிரை போல நீ தாங்கினாய்
உனதருகே வாழ்ந்திடுவேன்
Even though you have no life
You supported me like a life itself
Beside you.. I shall live
நெஞ்சில் சேர்ந்த ஏக்கம் இது
கையில் சேரும் நாள் வந்தது
This is the longing accumulated in my heart
The day it comes into my hands has arrived
உயிரும் இல்லை ஆனாலுமே
உயிரை போல நீ தாங்கினாய்
Even though you have no life
You supported me like a life itself
Thathi thaavi thullatumaa
Shall I hop and leap around?
Thothi tholil saayatumaa
Shall I lean on your shoulders with affection?
Thikkai thaandi sellatumaa
Shall I cross all directions and go?
Enadhuyirae
Oh my life!
Kannai pola kaakatumaa
Shall I protect you like my own eyes?
Kaigal korthu pesatumaa
Shall I talk with hands joined together?
Kaalam yaavum konjatumaa
Shall I fondle you for all time?
Enadhuravae
Oh my relative!
Thathi thaavi thullatumaa
Shall I hop and leap around?
Thothi tholil saayatumaa
Shall I lean on your shoulders with affection?
Thikkai thaandi sellatumaa
Shall I cross all directions and go?
Enadhuyirae
Oh my life!
Kannai pola kaakatumaa
Shall I protect you like my own eyes?
Kaigal korthu pesatumaa
Shall I talk with hands joined together?
Kaalam yaavum konjatumaa
Shall I fondle you for all time?
Enadhuravae
Oh my relative!
Nenjil serntha yekkam ithu
This is the longing accumulated in my heart
Kaiyil serum naal vanthathu
reached the day it comes into my hands
Enatharugae..
Near me..
Nee vandhaal santhosamae dhinamae
If you come, every day is joy
Uyirum illai aanalumae
Even though you have no life
Uyirai pola nee thaanginaai
You supported me like a life itself
Unatharugae.. vaazhnthiduven
Beside you.. I shall live
Nadai vandi ootum vayathil
During the age I was pushing a toddler walker
Nee enthan kanavil varuvaai
You used to come in my dreams
Viraivaaga valara thaanae
Just to grow up quickly
Naan yenguven
I used to long for
Yaarenum unthan madiyil
When someone put me on your seat
Enai yetri pogum pothu
And carried me along
Idam vanthu irangaamal naan
Without getting off upon reaching the destination
Adi vaanguven
I used to get scolded and beaten
Ulagathil uravugal yaavum
All relationships in this world
Yetrathil ondrai koodum
Gather together during good times
Irakathil nee thaan vanthaai
When times were low, you were the one who came
En vaazhvilae
Into my life
Nenjil serntha yekkam ithu
This is the longing accumulated in my heart
Kaiyil serum naal vanthathu
reached the day it comes into my hands
Enatharugae..
Near me..
Nee vandhaal santhosamae dhinamae
If you come, every day is joy
Uyirum illai aanalumae
Even though you have no life
Uyirai pola nee thaanginaai
You supported me like a life itself
Unatharugae.. vaazhnthiduven
Beside you.. I shall live
Sila neram yaarum vanthaal
Sometimes if someone else comes along
Sinungamal amarnthida maataai
You refuse to sit without throwing a tantrum
Athanaalae neeyum kooda
Because of that, aren't you too
Penn allavaa
A woman?
Un pola yaarum illai
There is no one like you
Mithithaalum yetram tharuvaai
Even if stomped upon, you lift me higher
Anbae nee anbil endrum
Oh dear, in love you are always
Thaai allavaa
A mother, aren't you?
Irulaana valiyil kooda
Even in a dark pathway
Valikaatum nanban pola
Like a friend showing the way
Oli kooti munnae selvaai
You guide ahead bringing light
En vaazhvilae
Into my life
Nenjil serntha yekkam ithu
This is the longing accumulated in my heart
Chorus :Nenjil serntha yekkam ithu
Chorus: This is the longing accumulated in my heart
Male :Kaiyil serum naal vanthathu
Male: The day it comes into my hands has arrived
Chorus :Kaiyil serum naal vanthathu
Chorus: The day it comes into my hands has arrived
Male : Enatharugae..
Male: Near me..
Nee vandhaal santhosamae dhinamae
If you come, every day is joy
Uyirum illai aanalumae
Even though you have no life
Uyirai pola nee thaanginaai
You supported me like a life itself
Unatharugae.. vaazhnthiduven
Beside you.. I shall live
Nenjil serntha yekkam ithu
This is the longing accumulated in my heart
Kaiyil serum naal vanthathu
The day it comes into my hands has arrived
Uyirum illai aanalumae
Even though you have no life
Uyirai pola nee thaanginaai
You supported me like a life itself
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a personification of the protagonist's deep affection for his bicycle, treating it not merely as a non-living vehicle, but as a lifelong companion, lover, friend, and motherly protector. The lyrics vividly describe growing up with childhood dreams of owning a cycle, memories of riding on its frame, and how it loyally stays by his side during both prosperous and tough times in life. Na. Muthu Kumar's poetic verses anthropomorphize the bicycle with tender feminine qualities, highlighting how it provides light on dark roads and elevates the rider even when stepped on (pedaled). Ultimately, the song celebrates a pure, unyielding bond where a inanimate object provides unconditional companionship and support equal to or greater than human relationships.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Alliteration)
“Thathi thaavi thullatumaa / Thothi tholil saayatumaa”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'Th' in 'Thathi', 'Thothi', and 'Thikkai'.
Personification
“Uyirum illai aanalumae / Uyirai pola nee thaanginaai”
Attributing human feelings, life, and gender ('Penn allavaa', 'Thaai allavaa') to a non-living bicycle.
Simile (Upamai)
“Valikaatum nanban pola / Oli kooti munnae selvaai”
Comparing the bicycle's headlight and guidance on dark roads to a guiding friend using 'pola'.
Metaphor
“Mithithaalum yetram tharuvaai / Anbae nee anbil endrum”
Metaphorically describing pedaling on the bike as receiving an uplift ('yetram') despite being stomped on ('mithithaalum').
Did you know?
Trivia
The song is from the movie 'Paagan' (2012) starring Srikanth, where the protagonist shares an emotional bond with his cycle named 'Cycle Paagan'. The music was composed by James Vasanthan and lyrics were written by late Na. Muthu Kumar, known for his ability to write touching songs on everyday objects and simple life emotions.
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