Thazhuvudu
From Anbe Aaruyire · 2005
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Shreya Ghoshal
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Details
- Anbe Aaruyire2005
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Va va va va | Come, come, come, come |
| Female | |
| Ah ah ah | Ah ah ah |
| Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu | Embracing and slipping away |
| Kadhai ondru ezhuthuthu | Writing a story |
| Va va va va | Come, come, come, come |
| Female | |
| Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu | Embracing and slipping away |
| Nazhuvuthu thazhuvuthu ..oh oh oh | Slipping away and embracing ..oh oh oh |
| Male :Hmmm aaa… | Male: Hmmm aaa… |
| Female :Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu | Female: Embracing and slipping away |
| Nazhuvuthu thazhuvuthu ..oh oh oh..oh | Slipping away and embracing ..oh oh oh..oh |
| Female | |
| Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu | Embracing and slipping away |
| Nazhuvuthu thazhuvuthu ..hoi hoi.. | Slipping away and embracing ..hoi hoi.. |
| Male :Hoiii | Male: Hoiii |
| Female | |
| Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu | Embracing and slipping away |
| Nazhuvuthu thazhuvuthu .. | Slipping away and embracing .. |
| Thazhuviyum nazhuviyum | Having embraced and having slipped away |
| Nazhuviyum thazhuviyum | Having slipped away and having embraced |
| Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu | Embracing and slipping away |
| Nazhuvuthu thazhuvuthu kannalaa… | Slipping away and embracing, my beloved… |
| Male :Sollu.. | Male: Tell me.. |
| Female | |
| Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu hoi hoi | Embracing and slipping away hoi hoi |
| Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu hoii | Embracing and slipping away hoii |
| Thazhuviyum nazhuviyum | Having embraced and having slipped away |
| Nazhuviyum thazhuviyum | Having slipped away and having embraced |
| Kadhai ondru ezhuthuthu hoi.. | Writing a story hoi.. |
| Male | |
| Tha tha tha tha tha | Tha tha tha tha tha |
| Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu hoi | Embracing and slipping away hoi |
| Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu hoi.. | Embracing and slipping away hoi.. |
| Thazhuviyum nazhuviyum | Having embraced and having slipped away |
| Nazhuviyum thazhuviyum | Having slipped away and having embraced |
| Kadhai ondru ezhuthuthu hoi… | Writing a story hoi… |
| Female | |
| Oru ganam oodal | One moment a lovers' tiff |
| Maru ganam koodal | The next moment a union |
| Irandaiyum kalantha | Combining both |
| Kaaviyam naan…aa… | I am an epic poem… aa… |
| Male | |
| Kadhai ondru ezhuthida | To write a story |
| Kannae va | My dear, come |
| Ilagiya maalai pozhithinilae | In the tender evening time |
| Female | |
| Aadavan aruginilae | Near the lover |
| Orr aah ezha varugayilae | When a sigh rises |
| Chorus :Aah ha ha | Chorus: Aah ha ha |
| Male | |
| Naanamamum vidaiperuthae | Shyness bids farewell |
| Orr nadagam nadai peruthu | A drama takes place |
| Chorus :Aah ha ha | Chorus: Aah ha ha |
| Female | |
| Noolaadai sarigirathu.. | The woven garment slips away.. |
| Ullaadai therigirathu.. | The undergarment becomes visible.. |
| Male :Adhai mooda ninaikirathu.. | Male: Trying to cover that.. |
| Manam thadumaari thavi thavikirathu | The heart stumbles and flutters desperately |
| Female | |
| Aadhiyum andhamum ammamma.. | The beginning and the end, oh my.. |
| Aayiram minnagal minnalgalae.. | A thousand flashes of lightning.. |
| Male :Aaaa….aaaa…… | Male: Aaaa….aaaa…… |
| Aadhiyum andhamum ammamma.. | The beginning and the end, oh my.. |
| Aayiram minnagal minnalgalae.. | A thousand flashes of lightning.. |
| Female | |
| Oru pakkam kaadhal | Love on one side |
| Male :Oru pakkam kaadhal | Male: Love on one side |
| Female :Maru pakkam modhal | Female: Conflict on the other side |
| Male :Maru pakkam modhal | Male: Conflict on the other side |
| Female :Iru pakkam konda | Female: Having two sides |
| Male :Iru pakkam konda | Male: Having two sides |
| Female :Naanayam naan | Female: I am a coin |
| Male :Naanayam naan… | Male: I am a coin… |
| Female :Ha ha ha aha ha ah… | Female: Ha ha ha aha ha ah… |
| Female | |
| Kadhai ondru ezhuthuthu kannala | A story is being written, my beloved |
| Ilagiya maalai pozhuthithu | This tender evening time |
| Kadhai ondru ezhuthuthu kannala | A story is being written, my beloved |
| Ilagiya maalai pozhuthithu | This tender evening time |
| Female | |
| Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthuMale :Hmmm.. | Embracing and slipping away Male: Hmmm.. |
| Nazhuvuthu thazhuvuthu..Male :Hmmm.. | Slipping away and embracing.. Male: Hmmm.. |
| Kadhai ondru ezhuthuthu..Male :Hmmm.. | Writing a story.. Male: Hmmm.. |
| Male | |
| Jaathaga kanaku padi | According to astrological calculations |
| Orr jodiyum kalanthathadi | A pair has joined together |
| Mutura vazhakam adi | It is customary to clash |
| Pinn ottura pazhakkam adi | And then it is habit to stick together |
| Female | |
| Naal thorum azhaichukalaam | We can invite each other every day |
| Ah ah ah annalum anaichukalaam | Ah ah ah, yet we can embrace each other |
| Vaazhvoma visithirama | Shall we live strangely |
| Gunam salikkaamal sirupillaithanama | Without getting tired of each other's nature, playfully like children? |
| Ah ah ah… | Ah ah ah… |
| Male | |
| Naalum yuthamum muthamum endru | Every day, let it be war and kisses |
| Pogattum eppavum ipadiyae.. | Let it go on forever like this.. |
| Female | |
| Kadhai ondru ezhuthuthu kannala | A story is being written, my beloved |
| Ilagiya maalai pozhuthithu | This tender evening time |
| Male | |
| Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu | Embracing and slipping away |
| Female :Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu.. | Female: Embracing and slipping away.. |
| Male :Nazhuvuthu thazhuvuthu | Male: Slipping away and embracing |
| Female :Nazhuvuthu thazhuvuthu | Female: Slipping away and embracing |
| Male :Hoi..hoiiii | Male: Hoi..hoiiii |
| Female | |
| tha tha thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu hoi hoi | Tha tha embracing and slipping away hoi hoi |
| Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu hoii | Embracing and slipping away hoii |
| Thazhuviyum nazhuviyum | Having embraced and having slipped away |
| Nazhuviyum thazhuviyum | Having slipped away and having embraced |
| Kadhai ondru ezhuthuthu hoi.. | Writing a story hoi.. |
| Male | |
| Tha tha tha tha tha | Tha tha tha tha tha |
| Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu hoi | Embracing and slipping away hoi |
| Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu hoi.. | Embracing and slipping away hoi.. |
| Thazhuviyum nazhuviyum | Having embraced and having slipped away |
| Nazhuviyum thazhuviyum | Having slipped away and having embraced |
| Kadhai ondru ezhuthuthu hoi… | Writing a story hoi… |
| Female | |
| Kadhai ondru ezhuthuthu kannala | A story is being written, my beloved |
| Ilagiya maalai pozhuthithu | This tender evening time |
| Kadhai ondru ezhuthuthu kannala | A story is being written, my beloved |
| Ilagiya maalai pozhuthithu | This tender evening time |
வா வா
வா வா
Come, come, come, come
ஆ ஆ ஆ
தழுவுது நழுவுது
கதை ஒன்று எழுது
வா வா வா வா
Ah ah ah
Embracing and slipping away
Writing a story
Come, come, come, come
தழுவுது நழுவுது
நழுவுது தழுவுது ஓ ஓ ஓ
ஹ்ம்ம் ஆஆ
தழுவுது நழுவுது
நழுவுது தழுவுது ஓ ஓ ஓ
Embracing and slipping away
Slipping away and embracing ..oh oh oh
Male: Hmmm aaa…
Female: Embracing and slipping away
Slipping away and embracing ..oh oh oh..oh
தழுவுது நழுவுது
நழுவுது தழுவுது ஹோய்
ஹோய்
ஹோய்
Embracing and slipping away
Slipping away and embracing ..hoi hoi..
Male: Hoiii
தழுவுது நழுவுது
நழுவுது தழுவுது தழுவியும்
நழுவியும் நழுவியும் தழுவியும்
தழுவுது நழுவுது நழுவுது
தழுவுது கண்ணாளா
சொல்லு
Embracing and slipping away
Slipping away and embracing ..
Having embraced and having slipped away
Having slipped away and having embraced
Embracing and slipping away
Slipping away and embracing, my beloved…
Male: Tell me..
தழுவுது நழுவுது
ஹோய் ஹோய் தழுவுது
நழுவுது ஹோய் தழுவியும்
நழுவியும் நழுவியும் தழுவியும்
கதை ஒன்று எழுது ஹோய்
Embracing and slipping away hoi hoi
Embracing and slipping away hoii
Having embraced and having slipped away
Having slipped away and having embraced
Writing a story hoi..
த த த த த
தழுவுது நழுவுது ஹோய்
தழுவுது நழுவுது ஹோய்
தழுவியும் நழுவியும்
நழுவியும் தழுவியும்
கதை ஒன்று எழுது
ஹோய்
Tha tha tha tha tha
Embracing and slipping away hoi
Embracing and slipping away hoi..
Having embraced and having slipped away
Having slipped away and having embraced
Writing a story hoi…
ஒருகணம் ஊடல்
மறுகணம் கூடல்
இரண்டையும் கலந்த
காவியம் நான் ஆ
One moment a lovers' tiff
The next moment a union
Combining both
I am an epic poem… aa…
ஆண் & பெண் :
ஒரு பக்கம்
காதல் மறு பக்கம் மோதல்
இரு பக்கம் கொண்ட
நாணயம் நான்
To write a story
My dear, come
In the tender evening time
கதை ஒன்று
எழுதிட கண்ணே வா
இலக்கிய மாலை
பொழுதினிலே
Near the lover
When a sigh rises
Chorus: Aah ha ha
ஆடவன் அருகினிலே
ஓா் ஆ எழ வருகையிலே
குழு :
ஆ ஹா ஹா
Shyness bids farewell
A drama takes place
Chorus: Aah ha ha
நாணமும் விடை
பெறுதே ஓர் நாடகம்
நடை பெறுது
குழு :
ஆ ஹா ஹா
The woven garment slips away..
The undergarment becomes visible..
Male: Trying to cover that..
The heart stumbles and flutters desperately
நூல் ஆடை சரிகிறது
உள்ளாடை தெரிகிறது
அதை மூட
நினைக்கிறது மனம்
தடுமாறி தவி தவிக்கிறது
The beginning and the end, oh my..
A thousand flashes of lightning..
Male: Aaaa….aaaa……
The beginning and the end, oh my..
A thousand flashes of lightning..
ஆதியும் அந்தமும்
அம்மம்மா ஆயிரம்
மின்னல்கள் மின்னல்களே
ஆஆ ஆஆ
ஆதியும் அந்தமும்
அம்மம்மா ஆயிரம்
மின்னல்கள் மின்னல்களே
Love on one side
Male: Love on one side
Female: Conflict on the other side
Male: Conflict on the other side
Female: Having two sides
Male: Having two sides
Female: I am a coin
Male: I am a coin…
Female: Ha ha ha aha ha ah…
ஆண் & பெண் :
ஒருகணம் ஊடல்
மறுகணம் கூடல்
இரண்டையும் கலந்த
காவியம் நான் ஆ
A story is being written, my beloved
This tender evening time
A story is being written, my beloved
This tender evening time
ஒரு பக்கம் காதல்
ஒரு பக்கம் காதல்
மறு பக்கம் மோதல்
மறு பக்கம் மோதல்
இரு பக்கம் கொண்ட
இரு பக்கம் கொண்ட
நாணயம் நான்
நாணயம் நான்
ஹா ஹா ஹா
ஆஹா ஹா ஆ
Embracing and slipping away Male: Hmmm..
Slipping away and embracing.. Male: Hmmm..
Writing a story.. Male: Hmmm..
கதை ஒன்று
எழுதுது கண்ணாளா
இலக்கிய மாலை
பொழுதிது கதை ஒன்று
எழுதுது கண்ணாளா
இலக்கிய மாலை
பொழுதிது
According to astrological calculations
A pair has joined together
It is customary to clash
And then it is habit to stick together
தழுவுது நழுவுது
ஹ்ம்ம்
நழுவுது தழுவுது
ஹ்ம்ம்
கதை ஒன்று எழுது
ஹ்ம்ம்
We can invite each other every day
Ah ah ah, yet we can embrace each other
Shall we live strangely
Without getting tired of each other's nature, playfully like children?
Ah ah ah…
ஜாதக கணக்கு படி
ஓா் ஜோடியும் கலந்ததடி
முட்டுற வழக்கம் அடி
பின் ஒட்டுற பழக்கம்
அடி
Every day, let it be war and kisses
Let it go on forever like this..
நாள் தோறும்
அழைச்சுக்கலாம் ஆ
ஆ ஆ ஆனாலும்
அணைச்சுக்கலாம்
வாழ்வோமா விசித்திரமா
குணம் சலிக்காமல்
சிறு பிள்ளை தனமா
ஆ ஆ ஆ
A story is being written, my beloved
This tender evening time
நாளும் யுத்தமும்
முத்தமும் என்று போகட்டும்
எப்பவும் இப்படியே
Embracing and slipping away
Female: Embracing and slipping away..
Male: Slipping away and embracing
Female: Slipping away and embracing
Male: Hoi..hoiiii
ஆண் & பெண் :
ஒருகணம் ஊடல்
மறுகணம் கூடல்
இரண்டையும் கலந்த
காவியம் நான் ஆ
Tha tha embracing and slipping away hoi hoi
Embracing and slipping away hoii
Having embraced and having slipped away
Having slipped away and having embraced
Writing a story hoi..
ஆண் & பெண் :
ஒரு பக்கம்
காதல் மறு பக்கம் மோதல்
இரு பக்கம் கொண்ட
நாணயம் நான்
Tha tha tha tha tha
Embracing and slipping away hoi
Embracing and slipping away hoi..
Having embraced and having slipped away
Having slipped away and having embraced
Writing a story hoi…
கதை ஒன்று
எழுதுது கண்ணாளா
இலக்கிய மாலை
பொழுதிது
A story is being written, my beloved
This tender evening time
A story is being written, my beloved
This tender evening time
தழுவுது நழுவுது
தழுவுது நழுவுது
நழுவுது தழுவுது
நழுவுது தழுவுது
ஹோய் ஹோய்
த த தழுவுது நழுவுது
ஹோய் ஹோய் தழுவுது
நழுவுது ஹோய் தழுவியும்
நழுவியும் நழுவியும் தழுவியும்
கதை ஒன்று எழுதுது ஹோய்
த த த த த
தழுவுது நழுவுது ஹோய்
தழுவுது நழுவுது ஹோய்
தழுவியும் நழுவியும்
நழுவியும் தழுவியும்
கதை ஒன்று எழுதுது
ஹோய்
ஆண் & பெண் :
ஒருகணம் ஊடல்
மறுகணம் கூடல்
இரண்டையும் கலந்த
காவியம் நான் ஆ
கதை ஒன்று
எழுதுது கண்ணாளா
இலக்கிய மாலை
பொழுதிது கதை ஒன்று
எழுதுது கண்ணாளா
இலக்கிய மாலை
பொழுதிது
Va va va va
Come, come, come, come
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah
Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu
Embracing and slipping away
Kadhai ondru ezhuthuthu
Writing a story
Va va va va
Come, come, come, come
Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu
Embracing and slipping away
Nazhuvuthu thazhuvuthu ..oh oh oh
Slipping away and embracing ..oh oh oh
Male :Hmmm aaa…
Male: Hmmm aaa…
Female :Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu
Female: Embracing and slipping away
Nazhuvuthu thazhuvuthu ..oh oh oh..oh
Slipping away and embracing ..oh oh oh..oh
Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu
Embracing and slipping away
Nazhuvuthu thazhuvuthu ..hoi hoi..
Slipping away and embracing ..hoi hoi..
Male :Hoiii
Male: Hoiii
Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu
Embracing and slipping away
Nazhuvuthu thazhuvuthu ..
Slipping away and embracing ..
Thazhuviyum nazhuviyum
Having embraced and having slipped away
Nazhuviyum thazhuviyum
Having slipped away and having embraced
Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu
Embracing and slipping away
Nazhuvuthu thazhuvuthu kannalaa…
Slipping away and embracing, my beloved…
Male :Sollu..
Male: Tell me..
Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu hoi hoi
Embracing and slipping away hoi hoi
Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu hoii
Embracing and slipping away hoii
Thazhuviyum nazhuviyum
Having embraced and having slipped away
Nazhuviyum thazhuviyum
Having slipped away and having embraced
Kadhai ondru ezhuthuthu hoi..
Writing a story hoi..
Tha tha tha tha tha
Tha tha tha tha tha
Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu hoi
Embracing and slipping away hoi
Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu hoi..
Embracing and slipping away hoi..
Thazhuviyum nazhuviyum
Having embraced and having slipped away
Nazhuviyum thazhuviyum
Having slipped away and having embraced
Kadhai ondru ezhuthuthu hoi…
Writing a story hoi…
Oru ganam oodal
One moment a lovers' tiff
Maru ganam koodal
The next moment a union
Irandaiyum kalantha
Combining both
Kaaviyam naan…aa…
I am an epic poem… aa…
Kadhai ondru ezhuthida
To write a story
Kannae va
My dear, come
Ilagiya maalai pozhithinilae
In the tender evening time
Aadavan aruginilae
Near the lover
Orr aah ezha varugayilae
When a sigh rises
Chorus :Aah ha ha
Chorus: Aah ha ha
Naanamamum vidaiperuthae
Shyness bids farewell
Orr nadagam nadai peruthu
A drama takes place
Chorus :Aah ha ha
Chorus: Aah ha ha
Noolaadai sarigirathu..
The woven garment slips away..
Ullaadai therigirathu..
The undergarment becomes visible..
Male :Adhai mooda ninaikirathu..
Male: Trying to cover that..
Manam thadumaari thavi thavikirathu
The heart stumbles and flutters desperately
Aadhiyum andhamum ammamma..
The beginning and the end, oh my..
Aayiram minnagal minnalgalae..
A thousand flashes of lightning..
Male :Aaaa….aaaa……
Male: Aaaa….aaaa……
Aadhiyum andhamum ammamma..
The beginning and the end, oh my..
Aayiram minnagal minnalgalae..
A thousand flashes of lightning..
Oru pakkam kaadhal
Love on one side
Male :Oru pakkam kaadhal
Male: Love on one side
Female :Maru pakkam modhal
Female: Conflict on the other side
Male :Maru pakkam modhal
Male: Conflict on the other side
Female :Iru pakkam konda
Female: Having two sides
Male :Iru pakkam konda
Male: Having two sides
Female :Naanayam naan
Female: I am a coin
Male :Naanayam naan…
Male: I am a coin…
Female :Ha ha ha aha ha ah…
Female: Ha ha ha aha ha ah…
Kadhai ondru ezhuthuthu kannala
A story is being written, my beloved
Ilagiya maalai pozhuthithu
This tender evening time
Kadhai ondru ezhuthuthu kannala
A story is being written, my beloved
Ilagiya maalai pozhuthithu
This tender evening time
Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthuMale :Hmmm..
Embracing and slipping away Male: Hmmm..
Nazhuvuthu thazhuvuthu..Male :Hmmm..
Slipping away and embracing.. Male: Hmmm..
Kadhai ondru ezhuthuthu..Male :Hmmm..
Writing a story.. Male: Hmmm..
Jaathaga kanaku padi
According to astrological calculations
Orr jodiyum kalanthathadi
A pair has joined together
Mutura vazhakam adi
It is customary to clash
Pinn ottura pazhakkam adi
And then it is habit to stick together
Naal thorum azhaichukalaam
We can invite each other every day
Ah ah ah annalum anaichukalaam
Ah ah ah, yet we can embrace each other
Vaazhvoma visithirama
Shall we live strangely
Gunam salikkaamal sirupillaithanama
Without getting tired of each other's nature, playfully like children?
Ah ah ah…
Ah ah ah…
Naalum yuthamum muthamum endru
Every day, let it be war and kisses
Pogattum eppavum ipadiyae..
Let it go on forever like this..
Kadhai ondru ezhuthuthu kannala
A story is being written, my beloved
Ilagiya maalai pozhuthithu
This tender evening time
Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu
Embracing and slipping away
Female :Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu..
Female: Embracing and slipping away..
Male :Nazhuvuthu thazhuvuthu
Male: Slipping away and embracing
Female :Nazhuvuthu thazhuvuthu
Female: Slipping away and embracing
Male :Hoi..hoiiii
Male: Hoi..hoiiii
tha tha thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu hoi hoi
Tha tha embracing and slipping away hoi hoi
Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu hoii
Embracing and slipping away hoii
Thazhuviyum nazhuviyum
Having embraced and having slipped away
Nazhuviyum thazhuviyum
Having slipped away and having embraced
Kadhai ondru ezhuthuthu hoi..
Writing a story hoi..
Tha tha tha tha tha
Tha tha tha tha tha
Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu hoi
Embracing and slipping away hoi
Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu hoi..
Embracing and slipping away hoi..
Thazhuviyum nazhuviyum
Having embraced and having slipped away
Nazhuviyum thazhuviyum
Having slipped away and having embraced
Kadhai ondru ezhuthuthu hoi…
Writing a story hoi…
Kadhai ondru ezhuthuthu kannala
A story is being written, my beloved
Ilagiya maalai pozhuthithu
This tender evening time
Kadhai ondru ezhuthuthu kannala
A story is being written, my beloved
Ilagiya maalai pozhuthithu
This tender evening time
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the movie Anbe Aaruyire captures the playful, romantic, and volatile dynamics of a couple in love. The lyrics emphasize the constant oscillation between intimacy and distance—embracing and slipping away, arguing and making up—describing love as a two-sided coin composed of affection on one side and playful conflict on the other.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Antithesis / Oxymoron (Muran)
“Thazhuvuthu nazhuvuthu / Nazhuvuthu thazhuvuthu”
Contrasting actions like embracing (Thazhuvuthu) and slipping away (Nazhuviyum), or love (Kaadhal) and clash (Modhal) are used repeatedly to depict romantic tension.
Rhyme (Edhukai / Monai)
“Oru ganam oodal / Maru ganam koodal”
Use of matching internal consonant sound patterns across lines like Oodal and Koodal.
Metaphor (Uruvagham)
“Iru pakkam konda naanayam naan”
The speaker compares themselves to a two-sided coin containing both love and conflict.
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Trivia
The track 'Thazhuvuthu Nazhuvuthu' from Anbe Aaruyire (2005) features music composed by A. R. Rahman with lyrics written by legendary poet Vaali. The song relies heavily on rhythmic wordplay and tongue-twister-like Tamil phrasing to convey intimacy and youthful playfulness.
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