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Thithikkirathe Kangal

From Veeramae Vaagai Soodum · 2022

Lyricist
Vivek
Singer
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Veeramae Vaagai Soodum2022

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thithikkirathae kangal yethethanaiyo pengalMy eyes feel sweet, among so many women present
Adhil unnai mattum kandal uyir poraadumYet seeing only you among them makes my soul struggle with passion
Unnai thodarum sorkal pathikiradhae parkalThe words that follow you get imprinted on my teeth as I smile
Idhu thaan un thaakkam endraal manam ennaagumIf this is your impact on me, what will happen to my heart?
Male
Oru naal naan kai pidippenThe time when I pondered that one day I would hold your hand
Endru yositha kaalam adhuvaeThat very time has finally arrived
Un mel naan konda kaadhalukaeFor the deep love I have held for you
Kaalam maalaigal soottiyadhingaeTime itself has crowned us with victory garlands here
Male
Un viral koorthu oru nedun dhooramInterlocking fingers with you, over a long distance
Nilai ariyamal naan nadappenUnaware of my own state, I will keep walking
Un mugam paarthu en vizhi moodiGazing at your face and then closing my eyes
Pala yugam kuda naan kadappenI could cross even many eras of time
Male
Kaalaiyil poorvaikul undhanIn the morning, underneath the blanket
Chinna mugam kanduSeeing your beautiful small face
Naan ennaiyae killi dhinam viyapenaeI will pinch myself daily and marvel in awe
En pakkathil nee irukkaWhen you are right beside me
Ivan ivan vaazhvu oruThis life of mine
Muththathaal nandri solli naanum siripenaeWill offer thanks with a kiss and a smile
Male
Maraindhae naan kadhai pesumHiding away and talking stories together
Marathin arugil nedu kural ketkumNear the tree, a long echoing voice will be heard
Alai vaangi alaikaamalWithout being swept away like wandering waves
Inimel karaigal nam thadam yerkumFrom now on, the shores will welcome our footprints
Male
Un otrai chithiram machamYour single picture-perfect beauty spot
Iravaagum vennilaTurns into the night's shining full moon
Kurumbaagi koththira kannilMischievously inside your sharp eyes
Varum kooppai minnalaiStrikes a sudden flash of lightning
Male
Un viral koorthu oru nedun dhooramInterlocking fingers with you, over a long distance
Nilai ariyaamal naan nadappenUnaware of my own state, I will keep walking
Un mugam paarthu en vizhi moodiGazing at your face and then closing my eyes
Pala yugam kuda naan kadappenI could cross even many eras of time
Male
Thithikkirathae kangal yethethanaiyo pengalMy eyes feel sweet, among so many women present
Adhil unnai mattum kandal uyir poraadumYet seeing only you among them makes my soul struggle with passion
Unnai thodarum sorkal pathikiradhae parkalThe words that follow you get imprinted on my teeth as I smile
Idhu thaan un thaakkam endraal manam ennaagumIf this is your impact on me, what will happen to my heart?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic track from 'Veeramae Vaagai Soodum' captures the deep affection and joy of a man completely captivated by his lover. He marvels at how out of all the people in the world, she alone commands his entire heart and soul. He reflects on how he used to dream of holding her hand, and now that destiny has brought them together, walking alongside her feels timeless and surreal. The song weaves intimate everyday imagery—waking up next to her, sharing hidden conversations, and admiring her beauty marks—with romantic exaggerations of crossing whole eras just by looking at her. It portrays love as both a soothing comfort and an overwhelming force of nature.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Hyperbole (Exaggeration)

Pala yugam kuda naan kadappen

The line expresses crossing whole eons or eras simply by looking at the lover's face and closing eyes, emphasizing timeless devotion.

Metaphor

Un otrai chithiram macham Iravaagum vennila

Compares a small beauty spot (macham) on her face to the glowing full moon of the night.

Tamil Rhyme (Edhugai)

Thithikkirathae kangal / Pathikiradhae parkal

Second letter rhyming between 'Thithikkirathae' and 'Pathikiradhae' across the stanza.

Imagery

Kaalaiyil poorvaikul undhan Chinna mugam kandu Naan ennaiyae killi dhinam viyapenae

Creates a vivid visual of morning intimacy—waking up, peeking under a blanket, and pinching oneself to ensure it is not a dream.

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Trivia

Composed and sung by Yuvan Shankar Raja with lyrics written by Vivek, 'Thithikkirathae' serves as the primary romantic theme in the action-thriller film 'Veeramae Vaagai Soodum' (2022) starring Vishal and Dimple Hayathi. Yuvan's acoustic melody paired with Vivek's modern Tamil phrasing made it a fan favorite off the soundtrack.

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