- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- Thiruvilayadal Aarambam
- Movie release year
- 2006
- Lyrics added on
- 24 May 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Theriyama Pathuputten' is a energetic duet from the 2006 Tamil romantic comedy 'Thiruvilayadal Aarambam'. The song centers around the playful banter between the lead lovers (played by Dhanush and Shriya Saran). They express how falling in love with each other has stolen their sleep and introduced unpredictable chaos into their lives, primarily due to the heroine's hyper-protective, domineering brother. Throughout the track, the female lead warns her lover about her brother's intense overprotectiveness and violent nature towards anyone who crosses his family. The hero, however, responds with confident humor, dismissing the brother's intimidation tactics and reaffirming his passion and determination to be with her regardless of the consequences.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Hitler pola onga annan”
Compares the heroine's strict and controlling brother to the dictator Hitler using 'pola' (like).
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Kaalil oru mullu thechaa / Kaatta koluthuvaan”
An extreme exaggeration describing the brother's love—saying he would set an entire forest on fire over a single thorn pricking her foot.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaadhal enbadhoru kottai”
Directly equates love to a grand fortress whose opening leads to celebration.
Second-letter Rhyme (Edhugai Ani)
“Theriyama pathuputten / Onna therinjae than maattikitten”
The second consonant sound 'ri' is repeated in consecutive lines ('Theriyama' and 'Siru/Onna therinjae').
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