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Lyrics & meaning

Thirudiya Idhayathai

From Paarvai Ondre Podhume · 2001

Lyricist
Pa. Vijay
Singers
Harish Raghavendra, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Bharani
Details
Paarvai Ondre Podhume2001

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Thirudiya idhayathai thiruppi koduthuviduReturn the heart you stole
Kaadhalaa … en kaadhalaa … en kaadhalaaMy lover... my lover... my lover
Varudiya kaattrukku vaarthai sollividuSpeak words to the breeze that caressed me
Kaadhalaa en kaadhalaa en kaadhalaaMy lover, my lover, my lover
Male
Sirikkira sirippai niruthividuStop that smiling laugh
Paarkkira paarvaiyai marandhuviduForget the gaze you give
Pesura pechai niruthividuStop speaking those words
Pennae ennai marandhuviduOh girl, forget me
Uyirae marandhuviduOh my life, forget me
Uravae marandhuviduOh my dear relative, forget me
Anbae vilagividuOh my love, move away
Ennai vaazha viduLet me live
Female
Thirudiya idhayathai thiruppi koduthuviduReturn the heart you stole
kaadhalaa … en kaadhalaa … en kaadhalaaMy lover... my lover... my lover
Female
Kangal modhallaal … idhu vandha kaadhalaaIs this love born from the clash of eyes?
Ninaithenae … naan ninaithenaeI thought so... I thought so
Oosi thoorallaal nee pesu kaadhalaaSpeak, my lover, in the needle-like drizzle
Thavithenae … naan thavithenaeI yearned... I yearned
Kaattraai maari kaadhalikkirenI love you, transforming into the breeze
Kannae oru murai swaasam kolOh my dear, breathe me in at least once
Naanum unnai sammadhikkirenI too accept you
Endrae ingoru vaarthai solSay this one word right here
Mannavanae … mannavanaeOh my king... my king
Uyiril uyiraai kalandhavanaeThe one who blended as life within my life
Female
Thirudiya idhayathai thiruppi koduthuviduReturn the heart you stole
Kaadhalaa … en kaadhalaa … en kaadhalaaMy lover... my lover... my lover
Female
Netru pozhudhula naan kanda kanavulaIn the dream I saw yesterday
Paarthenae … unnai paarthenaeI saw... I saw you
Kaadhal vayasila naan yedho ninaippillaAt the age of love, lost in random thoughts
Thudithenae … naan thudithenaeI throbbed with passion... I throbbed
Female
Idhayathodu idhayam serthuJoin heart with heart
Oru murai aavadhu poottikolLock it together at least once
Kangalodu kangal vaithuMeet eye to eye
Oru murai aavadhu paarthukkolLook at me at least once
Kaadhalanae kaadhalanaeOh my lover, my lover
Vaazhvae unakkaena vaazhgiranaeMy life, I live only for you
Female
Thirudiya idhayathai thiruppi koduthuviduReturn the heart you stole
Kaadhalaa … en kaadhalaa … en kaadhalaaMy lover... my lover... my lover
Varudiya kaattrukku vaarthai sollividuSpeak words to the breeze that caressed me
Kaadhalaa … en kaadhalaa … en kaadhalaaMy lover... my lover... my lover
Male
Sirikkira sirippai niruthividuStop that smiling laugh
Paarkkira paarvaiyai marandhuviduForget the gaze you give
Pesura pechai niruthividuStop speaking those words
Pennae ennai marandhuviduOh girl, forget me
Uyirae marandhuviduOh my life, forget me
Uravae marandhuviduOh my dear relative, forget me
Anbae vilagividuOh my love, move away
Ennai vaazha viduLet me live
Female
Thirudiya idhayathai thiruppi koduthuviduReturn the heart you stole
kaadhalaa … en kaadhalaa … en kaadhalaa…My lover... my lover... my lover...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Thirudiya Idhayathai' from 'Paarvai Ondre Podhume' is an intensely emotional romantic track depicting the tug-of-war between profound love, desire, and the painful plea for emotional release. The protagonist demands the return of a heart stolen by love while expressing how deeply entwined their soul has become with the beloved. The lyrics vividly capture the agony of longing, memory, and the struggle to either hold on or let go.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Epizeuxis

Kaadhalaa … en kaadhalaa … en kaadhalaa

Repetition of the phrase 'Kaadhalaa... en kaadhalaa' emphasizes the intense longing and plea toward the lover.

Metaphor

Kaattraai maari kaadhalikkiren

Describing love as transforming into the wind ('Kaattraai maari') and blending into one's life force ('Uyiril uyiraai kalandhavanae').

Emonai (Second-letter Rhyme) & Rhyme Scheme

Uyirae marandhuvidu / Uravae marandhuvidu

Matching rhythmic patterns in lines like 'Sirikkira', 'Paarkkira', 'Pesura' as well as 'Uyirae', 'Uravae', 'Anbae'.

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Trivia

'Paarvai Ondre Podhume' (2001) featured memorable music composed by Bharani, which became a huge commercial success across Tamil Nadu. This song is particularly known for its poignant lyrics penned by Pa. Vijay and its haunting melody.

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