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Lyrics & meaning

Udaiyatha Vennila

From Priyam · 1996

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Hariharan, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Vidyasagar
Movie name
Priyam
Movie release year
1996
Lyrics added on
19 Oct 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Udaiyaatha vennilaa
Female :Urangaatha poonguyil
Male :Nanaigindra pulveli
Female :Nanaiyaatha poovanam
Udhirgindra oru mudi
Female :Kalaigindra siru nagam
Male :Srungaara seendalgal
Female :Silendra oodalgal
Male :Piriyam piriyam
Female :Aa…..piriyam piriyam
Male :Aa…..piriyam piriyam
Female :Aa…..piriyam piriyam
Udaiyaatha vennilaa
Female :Urangaatha poonguyil
Male :Nanaigindra pulveli
Female :Nanaiyaatha poovanam
Oo….Anthi manjal maalai
Aalillaatha saalai
Female :Thalaikku maelae pogum
Saayangaala megam
Muththam vaiththa pinnum
Kaainthidaatha eeram
Female :Echchil vaiththa pinnum
Michchamulla paanam
Kannam ennum poovil
Kaaigal seitha kaayam
Female :Piriyam piriyam
Male :Piriyam piriyam
Female :Piriyam piriyam
Male :Piriyam piriyam
Udaiyaatha vennilaa
Male :Urangaatha poonguyil
Female :Nanaigindra pulveli
Male :Nanaiyaatha poovanam
Kangal seiyum jaadai
Kazhuththil poththa veravai
Male :Alli sellum koondhal
Aadai thookkum kaattru
Mottu vitta paagam
Thottu paarththa sinegam
Male :Mugaththin meedhu aadai
Modhi sendra mogam
Irandu perai ondraai
Ezhuthi paarkkum inbam
Male :Piriyam piriyam
Female :Piriyam piriyam
Male :Piriyam piriyam
Female :Piriyam piriyam
Udaiyaatha vennilaa
Female :Urangaatha poonguyil
Male :Nanaigindra pulveli
Female :Nanaiyaatha poovanam
Udhirgindra oru mudi
Female :Kalaigindra siru nagam
Male :Srungaara seendalgal
Female :Silendra oodalgal
Male :Piriyam piriyam
Female :Piriyam piriyam
Male :Aa…..piriyam piriyam
Female :Aa…..piriyam piriyam
An unbroken bright moon,
Female: A sleepless cuckoo,
Male: A meadow getting drenched,
Female: A flower garden untouched by rain,
A single fallen strand of hair,
Female: A restless little fingernail,
Male: Romantic teasing,
Female: Cool lovers' tiffs,
Male: Love, sweet love,
Female: Ah... love, sweet love,
Male: Ah... love, sweet love,
Female: Ah... love, sweet love,
An unbroken bright moon,
Female: A sleepless cuckoo,
Male: A meadow getting drenched,
Female: A flower garden untouched by rain,
Oh... a golden evening twilight,
a deserted road,
Female: Drifting high above our heads,
an evening cloud,
Even long after a kiss,
the moisture that never dries,
Female: Even after taking a sip,
the drink that still remains,
On the flower of a cheek,
the gentle bruise left behind,
Female: Love, sweet love,
Male: Love, sweet love,
Female: Love, sweet love,
Male: Love, sweet love,
An unbroken bright moon,
Male: A sleepless cuckoo,
Female: A meadow getting drenched,
Male: A flower garden untouched by rain,
The subtle signals of the eyes,
the drops of sweat gathering on the neck,
Male: Flowing hair gathered up in hand,
the breeze lifting the clothes,
A budding, tender spot,
the warmth of an affectionate touch,
Male: Clothes brushing against the face,
a sudden wave of desire,
Writing two souls into one,
the sweet joy of bringing them together,
Male: Love, sweet love,
Female: Love, sweet love,
Male: Love, sweet love,
Female: Love, sweet love,
An unbroken bright moon,
Female: A sleepless cuckoo,
Male: A meadow getting drenched,
Female: A flower garden untouched by rain,
A single fallen strand of hair,
Female: A restless little fingernail,
Male: Romantic teasing,
Female: Cool lovers' tiffs,
Male: Love, sweet love,
Female: Love, sweet love,
Male: Ah... love, sweet love,
Female: Ah... love, sweet love
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This sensual and romantic duet from the movie Priyam describes the deep affection and intimate moments shared between two lovers. Through lush imagery of nature—an unbroken moon, dusk clouds, quiet streets, and wet grass—the lovers articulate their playful teasing, lingering touches, and unspoken desires. The recurring refrain Piriyam underscores the enduring tenderness and emotional bond that unites them as one.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

Udaiyaatha vennilaa / Urangaatha poonguyil

The repetition of the initial vowel sound 'U' across consecutive opening lines creates a rhythmic musical flow.

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Nanaigindra pulveli / Nanaiyaatha poovanam

The repetition of the second consonant 'na' in consecutive lines adds poetic resonance.

Uvamaani (Metaphor)

Kannam ennum poovil

Comparing the cheek to a soft flower to highlight delicate beauty.

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Trivia

The soundtrack for the 1996 film Priyam was composed by Vidyasagar, with lyrics written by Vairamuthu. This particular duet is sung by Hariharan and Sujatha Mohan, renowned for its melodious rendering and delicate romantic tone.

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