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Lyrics & meaning

Theriyum Theriyum

From Savaal · 1981

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Savaal1981

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Theriyum theriyum vishayam theriyumI know, I know, I know the news
Kaalam vanthaa kaninthu kaikoodumWhen the time comes, everything will ripen and come together
Ini kaninthu kaikoodum athu virainthu kai saerumNow it will ripen and align, reaching us swiftly
Female
Theriyum theriyum vishayam theriyumI know, I know, I know the news
Kaalam vanthaa kaninthu kaikoodumWhen the time comes, everything will ripen and come together
Ini kaninthu kaikoodum athu virainthu kai saerumNow it will ripen and align, reaching us swiftly
Uravu varavu neyae selvam…..Relationship, arrival, you alone are my treasure...
Uravu varavu neyae selvam…..Relationship, arrival, you alone are my treasure...
Male
Kalloorum poo mudiththu vaaCome wearing flowers dripping with sweet nectar
Adi thangakatti sollaamal naan edukkavaaHey block of gold, shall I steal you without telling?
Adi pedhai pennaeOh innocent girl!
Kalloorum poo mudiththu vaaCome wearing flowers dripping with sweet nectar
Adi thangakatti sollaamal naan edukkavaaHey block of gold, shall I steal you without telling?
Female
Naan aalaagi naalaagi nindreanI grew up and stood through the passage of days
Indru paalaagi thaenaagi vanthaenToday I have arrived like milk and honey
Male
Paalukullae neiyaith thaediSearching for the ghee hidden within the milk
Neiyai vaiththa kaiyai thaediSearching for the hand that held the ghee
Kaiyil vaiththa maiyai thedi vanthaenae odiSearching for the kohl held in the hand, I came running
Uravu varavu neyae selvam…..Relationship, arrival, you alone are my treasure...
Male
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Male
Unnodu kaaththirukkaavoShall I keep waiting with you?
Edhu naeram endruWondering which moment is right?
Pon vaelai paarththirukkaavoShall I look out for the golden hour?
Female :Nee samsaaram illaatha raajaa naanFemale: You are an unattached king, and I am
Santhosam kondaadum rojaaA rose celebrating pure happiness
Male
Alli thandu neethaanammaYou are the soft lily stem, my girl
Allikkondu povaenammaaI will scoop you up and carry you away, my girl
Nearm kandu nindraenammaaI stood watching for the right time, my girl
Thullaathae summaaDo not bounce around without reason
Uravu varavu neyae selvam…..Relationship, arrival, you alone are my treasure...
Female
Nenjodu nee inainthaayaeYou have entwined yourself with my heart
En paarvai pattu andraadam nee nanainthaayaeCaught in my gaze, you get drenched daily
En kadhal kannaaOh my precious beloved eyes
Nenjodu nee inainthaayaeYou have entwined yourself with my heart
En paarvai pattu andraadam nee nanainthaayaeCaught in my gaze, you get drenched daily
Male
Ini achchaaram thanthaaga vendumNow an advance token of love must be given
Un muththaaram vanthaaga vendumYour pearl necklace must arrive
Female
Thottu thottu maalaathungaTouching repeatedly without ever tiring
Thanga chittu thaalaathungaSinging a lullaby to the golden bird
Kattikkondu neeraadunga kattaayam vaanagaEmbrace each other and bathe in joy, definitely come
Female
UravuRelationship
Male :VaravuMale: Arrival
Female :NeeyaeFemale: You are
Male :Selvam…..Male: My treasure...
Female
Theriyum theriyum vishayam theriyumI know, I know, I know the news
Kaalam vanthaa kaninthu kaikoodumWhen the time comes, everything will ripen and come together
Ini kaninthu kaikoodum athu virainthu kai saerumNow it will ripen and align, reaching us swiftly
Female
UravuRelationship
Male :VaravuMale: Arrival
Female :NeeyaeFemale: You are
Male :Selvam…..Male: My treasure...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This upbeat romantic song revolves around two lovers celebrating their evolving bond and anticipation for union. The lyrics convey that true love unfolds naturally when the right time arrives, comparing love's maturation to fruit ripening and milk yielding butter and ghee. The lovers trade affectionate compliments, eagerly awaiting tokens of intimacy and a lifelong partnership.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagaththil)

Adi thangakatti sollaamal naan edukkavaa

Comparing the lover to a 'thangakatti' (ingot/block of gold) and 'santhosam kondaadum rojaa' (a rose celebrating happiness).

Anaaphora / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

Theriyum theriyum vishayam theriyum

Repetition of 'theriyum' (I know) emphasizing confidence and awareness of love's arrival.

Second Letter Rhyme (Ethukai)

Naan aalaagi naalaagi nindrean

Matching second consonants in adjacent lines ('aalaagi' / 'paalaagi').

Initial Consonant Alliteration (Moonaai)

Kaalam vanthaa kaninthu kaikoodum

Alliteration of the 'ka' sound in 'Kaalam', 'kaninthu', and 'kaikoodum'.

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Trivia

'Savaal' is a 1981 Tamil action drama starring Kamal Haasan and Sripriya. The soundtrack for the film was composed by the legendary maestro M. S. Viswanathan, featuring lyrics penned by Vairamuthu in his early career phase.

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