Theeyai
From Kaadhal Enbadhu Podhu Udamai (KEPU) · 2025
- Lyricist
- Uma Devi
- Singer
- Uthara Unnikrishnan
- Music director
- Kannan Narayanan
- Details
- Kaadhal Enbadhu Podhu Udamai (KEPU)2025
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Theeyaai modhum kangal | Eyes that clash like fire, |
| Sendhazhame | O crimson flame! |
| Saayum nenjil thaavum | Leaping onto a leaning heart, |
| Pon aaramae | O golden garland! |
| Female | |
| Mazhai mugilgal soozhudhae | Rain clouds gather around, |
| Mayil inangal aadudhae | Flocks of peacocks dance, |
| Puyal thirandu koodudhe | A storm gathers and builds, |
| Pudhu unarvu saerudhae | A new feeling joins in, |
| Alai yena elundhadhu naanam | Shyness arose like a wave, |
| Iragaai midhandhen | I floated like a feather. |
| Female | |
| Theeyaai modhum kangal | Eyes that clash like fire, |
| Sendhazhame | O crimson flame! |
| Saayum nenjil thaavum | Leaping onto a leaning heart, |
| Pon aaramae | O golden garland! |
| Female | |
| Mazhai mugilgal soozhudhae | Rain clouds gather around, |
| Mayil inangal aadudhae | Flocks of peacocks dance, |
| Puyal thirandu koodudhe | A storm gathers and builds, |
| Pudhu unarvu saerudhae | A new feeling joins in, |
| Alai yena elundhadhu naanam | Shyness arose like a wave, |
| Iragaai midhandhen | I floated like a feather. |
| Female | |
| Theeyaai modhum kangal | Eyes that clash like fire, |
| Sendhazhame | O crimson flame! |
| Saayum nenjil thaavum | Leaping onto a leaning heart, |
| Pon aaramae | O golden garland! |
| Female | |
| Ilanthalir pesidum mozhiyinil | In the language spoken by young tender shoots, |
| Ilamai malarum kodiye | O creeper where youth blossoms! |
| Muluvadhum tholaindhidum vizhiyinil | In the eyes where everything gets lost, |
| Inimai thodarum iniyae | O sweet one, sweetness continues! |
| Chella pilaiyae chinna thimirae | O cherished child, O gentle pride! |
| Unai edhir paarkkiren | I await you. |
| Aga porulae arunthunaiyae | O inner essence, O rare companion! |
| Varam ena thaanguven | I will hold you as a boon. |
| Iravu pagal inaivadhu pol | Just as night and day merge, |
| Iyarkkaiyil kalanthirundhen | I blended into nature. |
| Female | |
| Humming : ………………… | (Humming) |
| Saayum nenjil thaavum | Leaping onto a leaning heart, |
| Pon aaramae | O golden garland! |
| Female | |
| Mazhai mugilgal soozhudhae | Rain clouds gather around, |
| Mayil inangal aadudhae | Flocks of peacocks dance, |
| Puyal thirandu koodudhe | A storm gathers and builds, |
| Pudhu unarvu saerudhae | A new feeling joins in, |
| Alai yena elundhadhu naanam | Shyness arose like a wave, |
| Iragaai midhandhen | I floated like a feather. |
| Female | |
| Theeyaai modhum kangal | Eyes that clash like fire, |
| Sendhazhame | O crimson flame! |
| Female | |
| Anal thazhal idum un idazhinil | In your lips that emit glowing embers, |
| Pani thaen parugum suvaiyae | The taste of drinking dewy honey! |
| Isai asaindhidum siru ilaiyinil | In a tiny leaf swaying to music, |
| Inaiyum pinaiyum uyire | O soul that joins and intertwines! |
| Thirai kadale thiraviyamae | O wavy sea, O precious treasure! |
| Padagena neendhavae | To swim like a boat, |
| Viral nagathil niram eduthu | Taking color from fingernails, |
| Kanavugal poosave | To paint dreams, |
| Nilavulagam olirugindra | Shining in the world of moonlight, |
| Velichangal tharai virithen | I spread lights across the ground. |
| Female | |
| Theeyaai modhum kangal | Eyes that clash like fire, |
| Sendhazhame | O crimson flame! |
| Haa..aa ..aaa aa.. | Haa..aa ..aaa aa.. |
| Haa…aaa aa | Haa…aaa aa |
தீயாய் மோதும் கண்கள்
செந்தாழமே
சாயும் நெஞ்சில் தாவும்
பொன் ஆறமே
Eyes that clash like fire,
O crimson flame!
Leaping onto a leaning heart,
O golden garland!
மழை முகில்கள் சூழுதே
மயில் இனங்கள் ஆடுதே
புயல் திறந்து கூடுதே
புது உணர்வு சேருதே
அலையென எழுந்தது நாணம்
இறகாய் மிதந்தேன்
Rain clouds gather around,
Flocks of peacocks dance,
A storm gathers and builds,
A new feeling joins in,
Shyness arose like a wave,
I floated like a feather.
தீயாய் மோதும் கண்கள்
செந்தாழமே
சாயும் நெஞ்சில் தாவும்
பொன் ஆறமே
Eyes that clash like fire,
O crimson flame!
Leaping onto a leaning heart,
O golden garland!
மழை முகில்கள் சூழுதே
மயில் இனங்கள் ஆடுதே
புயல் திறந்து கூடுதே
புது உணர்வு சேருதே
அலையென எழுந்தது நாணம்
இறகாய் மிதந்தேன்
Rain clouds gather around,
Flocks of peacocks dance,
A storm gathers and builds,
A new feeling joins in,
Shyness arose like a wave,
I floated like a feather.
தீயாய் மோதும் கண்கள்
செந்தாழமே
Eyes that clash like fire,
O crimson flame!
Leaping onto a leaning heart,
O golden garland!
இளந்தளிர் பேசிடும் மொழியினில்
இளமை மலரும் கொடியே
முழுவதும் தொலைந்திடும் விழியினில்
இனிமை தொடரும் இனியே
செல்ல பிள்ளையே சின்ன திமிரே
உனை எதிர் பார்க்கிறேன்
அக பொருளே அருந்துணையே
வரம் என தாங்குவேன்
இரவு பகல் இணைவது போல்
இயற்கையில் கலந்திருந்தேன்
In the language spoken by young tender shoots,
O creeper where youth blossoms!
In the eyes where everything gets lost,
O sweet one, sweetness continues!
O cherished child, O gentle pride!
I await you.
O inner essence, O rare companion!
I will hold you as a boon.
Just as night and day merge,
I blended into nature.
ஹம்மிங் :
……………………
சாயும் நெஞ்சில் தாவும்
பொன் ஆறமே
(Humming)
Leaping onto a leaning heart,
O golden garland!
மழை முகில்கள் சூழுதே
மயில் இனங்கள் ஆடுதே
புயல் திறந்து கூடுதே
புது உணர்வு சேருதே
அலையென எழுந்தது நாணம்
இறகாய் மிதந்தேன்
Rain clouds gather around,
Flocks of peacocks dance,
A storm gathers and builds,
A new feeling joins in,
Shyness arose like a wave,
I floated like a feather.
தீயாய் மோதும் கண்கள்
செந்தாழமே
Eyes that clash like fire,
O crimson flame!
அனல் தாழ் இடும் உன் இதழில்
பனி தேன் பருகும் சுவையே
இசை அசைந்திடும் சிறு இலையினில்
இனையும் பினையும் உயிரே
திரை கடலே திரவியமே
படகென நீந்தவே
விரல் நகத்தில் நிறம் எடுத்து
கனவுகள் பூசவே
நிலவுலகம் ஒளிருகின்ற
வெளிச்சங்கள் தரை விரித்தேன்
In your lips that emit glowing embers,
The taste of drinking dewy honey!
In a tiny leaf swaying to music,
O soul that joins and intertwines!
O wavy sea, O precious treasure!
To swim like a boat,
Taking color from fingernails,
To paint dreams,
Shining in the world of moonlight,
I spread lights across the ground.
தீயாய் மட்டும் கண்கள்
செந்தாழமே
ஹா..ஆ..ஆஆஆ..
ஹா...ஆஆஆ
Eyes that clash like fire,
O crimson flame!
Haa..aa ..aaa aa..
Haa…aaa aa
Theeyaai modhum kangal
Eyes that clash like fire,
Sendhazhame
O crimson flame!
Saayum nenjil thaavum
Leaping onto a leaning heart,
Pon aaramae
O golden garland!
Mazhai mugilgal soozhudhae
Rain clouds gather around,
Mayil inangal aadudhae
Flocks of peacocks dance,
Puyal thirandu koodudhe
A storm gathers and builds,
Pudhu unarvu saerudhae
A new feeling joins in,
Alai yena elundhadhu naanam
Shyness arose like a wave,
Iragaai midhandhen
I floated like a feather.
Theeyaai modhum kangal
Eyes that clash like fire,
Sendhazhame
O crimson flame!
Saayum nenjil thaavum
Leaping onto a leaning heart,
Pon aaramae
O golden garland!
Mazhai mugilgal soozhudhae
Rain clouds gather around,
Mayil inangal aadudhae
Flocks of peacocks dance,
Puyal thirandu koodudhe
A storm gathers and builds,
Pudhu unarvu saerudhae
A new feeling joins in,
Alai yena elundhadhu naanam
Shyness arose like a wave,
Iragaai midhandhen
I floated like a feather.
Theeyaai modhum kangal
Eyes that clash like fire,
Sendhazhame
O crimson flame!
Saayum nenjil thaavum
Leaping onto a leaning heart,
Pon aaramae
O golden garland!
Ilanthalir pesidum mozhiyinil
In the language spoken by young tender shoots,
Ilamai malarum kodiye
O creeper where youth blossoms!
Muluvadhum tholaindhidum vizhiyinil
In the eyes where everything gets lost,
Inimai thodarum iniyae
O sweet one, sweetness continues!
Chella pilaiyae chinna thimirae
O cherished child, O gentle pride!
Unai edhir paarkkiren
I await you.
Aga porulae arunthunaiyae
O inner essence, O rare companion!
Varam ena thaanguven
I will hold you as a boon.
Iravu pagal inaivadhu pol
Just as night and day merge,
Iyarkkaiyil kalanthirundhen
I blended into nature.
Humming : …………………
(Humming)
Saayum nenjil thaavum
Leaping onto a leaning heart,
Pon aaramae
O golden garland!
Mazhai mugilgal soozhudhae
Rain clouds gather around,
Mayil inangal aadudhae
Flocks of peacocks dance,
Puyal thirandu koodudhe
A storm gathers and builds,
Pudhu unarvu saerudhae
A new feeling joins in,
Alai yena elundhadhu naanam
Shyness arose like a wave,
Iragaai midhandhen
I floated like a feather.
Theeyaai modhum kangal
Eyes that clash like fire,
Sendhazhame
O crimson flame!
Anal thazhal idum un idazhinil
In your lips that emit glowing embers,
Pani thaen parugum suvaiyae
The taste of drinking dewy honey!
Isai asaindhidum siru ilaiyinil
In a tiny leaf swaying to music,
Inaiyum pinaiyum uyire
O soul that joins and intertwines!
Thirai kadale thiraviyamae
O wavy sea, O precious treasure!
Padagena neendhavae
To swim like a boat,
Viral nagathil niram eduthu
Taking color from fingernails,
Kanavugal poosave
To paint dreams,
Nilavulagam olirugindra
Shining in the world of moonlight,
Velichangal tharai virithen
I spread lights across the ground.
Theeyaai modhum kangal
Eyes that clash like fire,
Sendhazhame
O crimson flame!
Haa..aa ..aaa aa..
Haa..aa ..aaa aa..
Haa…aaa aa
Haa…aaa aa
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Kaadhal Enbadhu Podhu Udamai' expresses the profound emotional transformation and fiery passion brought by love. Through rich nature-focused metaphors, the singer captures how romantic affection ignites like fire, surges like ocean waves, and settles softly like a feather floating in the wind. The lyrics depict a deep sense of oneness with nature, comparing the emergence of love to dancing peacocks, rain clouds, and the seamless merging of night and day.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uwamai (Simile)
“Alai yena elundhadhu naanam / Iragaai midhandhen”
Compares shyness rising to a wave ('Alai yena') and the floating feeling to a feather ('Iragaai').
Uruvagham (Metaphor)
“Theeyaai modhum kangal / Sendhazhame”
Compares passionate eyes directly to clashing fire and addresses the beloved as a crimson flame.
Edhugai (Second letter rhyme)
“Mazhai mugilgal soozhudhae / Mayil inangal aadudhae”
Repetition of the second consonant sound 'za' in consecutive lines (Mazhai / Mayil).
Did you know?
Trivia
Written by renowned lyricist Uma Devi and set to music by Kannan Narayanan, the song utilizes classical Tamil imagery connecting human emotions to natural phenomena like fire, clouds, and flora.
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