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Lyrics & meaning

Theeya Vazhiyile

From Thirudathey Papa Thirudathey · 2018

Lyricist
Phoenix Dassan
Singers
Arvind Raj, Ztish
Music director
Ztish
Details
Thirudathey Papa Thirudathey2018

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Theeya vazhiyilaeOn the evil path
Theeyum valaruthuFire keeps growing
Oorum nadungiyathaeThe town shivered in fear
Maaya ulagilaeIn this illusory world
Nyaayam kuraiyuthuJustice is diminishing
Por kan ethirinilaeRight in front of the eyes of war
Male
Pogum pathaiyumThe path you travel
Kaadai maarumWill turn into a jungle
Kaayam nerum thaanai aarumWounds will occur and heal on their own
Vaazhum neram yaavum veeramAll the time spent living is bravery
Paambaai thurathum parama pathamSnakes and ladders chase like a serpent
Chorus
Theeya vazhiyilaeOn the evil path
Theeyum valaruthuFire keeps growing
Oorum nadungiyathaeThe town shivered in fear
Maaya ulagilaeIn this illusory world
Nyaayam kuraiyuthuJustice is diminishing
Por kan ethirinilaeRight in front of the eyes of war
Male
Ullae veriyumFrenzy within
Kannil pagaiyumEnmity in the eyes
Kallai manamumA heart like stone
Aatti padaithidumRules and dictates
Male
Sillai udaiyumShattering into pieces
Ingae manithamHumanity here
Mannil sariyumFalls to the ground
Yaavum azhinthidumEverything will be destroyed
Male
Thozhvi bayathilaeOut of fear of defeat
Vaalai eduthavanThe one who drew the sword
Vaikka maranthuvittanForgot to put it down
Kelvi kettida yaarum illaiyenaThinking there is no one to question him
Veesi pazhagivittanGot used to brandishing it
Chorus
Theeya vazhiyilaeOn the evil path
Theeyum valaruthuFire keeps growing
Oorum nadungiyathaeThe town shivered in fear
Maaya ulagilaeIn this illusory world
Nyaayam kuraiyuthuJustice is diminishing
Por kan ethirinilaeRight in front of the eyes of war
Male
Yuththam nadakkumWar will rage
Saththam mirattumThe sound will intimidate
Vanjam thurathumVengeance will chase
Vaati vathaithidumIt will torment and torture
Male
Seiyum vinaiyumThe deeds you perform
Unnai virattumWill haunt you back
Sollaal varuthumWill cause grief through words
Kaatti koduthidumWill expose and betray you
Male
Nyaayam jeyikkiraOn the day justice wins
Naalil manithanaaiAs a true human
Neeyum maari nirppaaiYou will stand transformed
Paava kanakkugalWays to settle
Theerkum vazhigalaiThe accounts of sin
Thedi neeyum karpaaiYou will seek and learn
Chorus
{Theeya vazhiyilaeOn the evil path
Theeyum valaruthuFire keeps growing
Oorum nadungiyathaeThe town shivered in fear
Maaya ulagilaeIn this illusory world
Nyaayam kuraiyuthuJustice is diminishing
Por kan ethirinilae} (3)Right in front of the eyes of war
Male
Ohh……ohhhh….ohhh…ooooOhh...ohhhh...ohhh...oooo
Male
Theeya vazhiyilae……On the evil path...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This intense track from 'Thirudathey Papa Thirudathey' warns against treading an immoral or destructive path. It emphasizes how evil deeds, arrogance, and violence lead to personal downfall, societal fear, and the destruction of humanity. The song reflects on karma—how one's bad actions eventually return to haunt them—and concludes with a call for redemption and redemption through justice.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Theeya vazhiyilae / Maaya ulagilae

The second consonant 'ya' matches across 'Theeya' and 'Maaya', creating a rhythmic flow.

Metaphor

Paambaai thurathum parama patham

Compares life's unpredictable twists and consequences to 'Parama Patham' (Snakes and Ladders).

Monaai (First-letter Alliteration)

Vanjam thurathum / Vaati vathaithidum

The starting consonant 'V' repeats in 'Vanjam' and 'Vaati'.

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Trivia

'Thirudathey Papa Thirudathey' is a 2018 Tamil action thriller film directed by Shalini. The title pays homage to the iconic classic song line 'Thirudathey Papa Thirudathey' written by Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram for M.G. Ramachandran's classic film 'Thirudathey' (1961).

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