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Lyrics & meaning

Uyire Uyire

From Veluchami · 1995

Lyricist
Piraisoodan
Singer
Swarnalatha
Music director
Deva
Details
Veluchami1995

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aa….ha….aa…..aa….Ah... ha... ah... ah...
Aa….ha…..aa….ha….aa….aa….Ah... ha... ah... ha... ah... ah...
Female
Uyirae uyirae medhuvaa medhuvaaOh life of mine, life of mine, gently, gently
Oru kichchu muchchuA little tickle and whisper
Adadaa adadaa tharavaa peravaaOh my, oh my, shall I give or receive?
Naan ichchu ichchuA sweet kiss, kiss from me
Female
Uyirae uyirae medhuvaa medhuvaaOh life of mine, life of mine, gently, gently
Oru kichchu muchchuA little tickle and whisper
Adadaa adadaa tharavaa peravaaOh my, oh my, shall I give or receive?
Naan ichchu ichchuA sweet kiss, kiss from me
Female
Vizhi niththirai vittathu mellidai suttathuMy eyes have lost sleep, my slender waist feels hot
Adikadi adikadiFrequently, frequently
antha manmathan viththaiyilIn the secret art of Lord Manmatha
Muththirai sinthidum nerukkadi nerukkadiThere is closeness that seals a mark, closeness
Theendaamalae thaenkudam yaenguthuWithout even touching, the honey pot yearns
Female
Uyirae uyirae medhuvaa medhuvaaOh life of mine, life of mine, gently, gently
Oru kichchu muchchuA little tickle and whisper
Adadaa adadaa tharavaa peravaaOh my, oh my, shall I give or receive?
Naan ichchu ichchuA sweet kiss, kiss from me
Female
Aa aa….ha….Ah ah... ha...
Sollaatha yaekkam sonnaalum yaekkamAn unspoken longing, a longing even if spoken
Naan unnilae solavathaa velvathaaShall I lose myself in you or conquer you?
Sevvaazhai thaeril yaegaantha oorilOn a chariot of red banana, in a quiet lonely town
Naan paarkkavaa oodivaa thedivaaShall I watch? Come running, search and come
Female
Veeraappuththaan vittu paar paaru paranthiduLeave your pride behind, look and fly away
Nooru nooru vaan meethu vaaSoar high across a hundred skies
Maelaadaiyil minnal mothum naeramWhen lightning strikes upon the upper garment
Bodhai yaerum kaaman vidum naan nilavaaIntoxication rises as Cupid shoots arrows; am I the moon?
Female
Aalaagiyae noolaaginaenHaving matured, I have become as thin as a thread
Aaraayavaa naan nogiraenShall I examine? I am aching inside
Female
Uyirae uyirae medhuvaa medhuvaaOh life of mine, life of mine, gently, gently
Oru kichchu muchchuA little tickle and whisper
Adadaa adadaa tharavaa peravaaOh my, oh my, shall I give or receive?
Naan ichchu ichchuA sweet kiss, kiss from me
Female
Aa….ha….aa…..aa….Ah... ha... ah... ah...
Aa….ha…..aa….ha….aa….aa….Ah... ha... ah... ha... ah... ah...
Female
Javvaathu maedai thaazhampoo vaadaiA dais of civet perfume, fragrance of fragrant screwpine
Thaenoorumo meerumo perumoWill honey overflow, exceed, or grow immense?
Ponmaalai vaelai sollaatha leelaiGolden evening hour, untold divine play
Naan paarkkavaa naerilae naerilaeShall I see it in person, right in person?
Female
Neerodaiyil….In the flowing stream...
Intha pudhu pudhu yaerum yaerumThis new passion rises and rises
Thaagam thaagam yaen thalaivaaThirst, thirst, why my beloved lord?
Poongaattru pol thottu paadu paaduTouch like a gentle breeze, sing and sing
Aattam podu mogam thaedi naan varavaaDance along, shall I come searching for passion?
Female
Maarboduthaan thaalaattavaaShall I sing a lullaby holding you to my chest?
Maarappilae seeraattavaaShall I pamper you in my embrace?
Female
Uyirae uyirae medhuvaa medhuvaaOh life of mine, life of mine, gently, gently
Oru kichchu muchchuA little tickle and whisper
Adadaa adadaa tharavaa peravaaOh my, oh my, shall I give or receive?
Naan ichchu ichchuA sweet kiss, kiss from me
Female
Uyirae uyirae medhuvaa medhuvaaOh life of mine, life of mine, gently, gently
Oru kichchu muchchuA little tickle and whisper
Adadaa adadaa tharavaa peravaaOh my, oh my, shall I give or receive?
Naan ichchu ichchuA sweet kiss, kiss from me
Female
Vizhi niththirai vittathu mellidai suttathuMy eyes have lost sleep, my slender waist feels hot
Adikadi adikadiFrequently, frequently
antha manmathan viththaiyilIn the secret art of Lord Manmatha
Muththirai sinthidum nerukkadi nerukkadiThere is closeness that seals a mark, closeness
Theendaamalae thaenkudam yaenguthuWithout even touching, the honey pot yearns
Female
Uyirae uyirae medhuvaa medhuvaaOh life of mine, life of mine, gently, gently
Oru kichchu muchchuA little tickle and whisper
Adadaa adadaa tharavaa peravaaOh my, oh my, shall I give or receive?
Naan ichchu ichchu….aa…..A sweet kiss, kiss from me... ah...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic duet from the film Veluchami (1995) captures the sensual exchange and blossoming desire between two lovers. The lyrics convey deep romantic longing, physical intimacy, and tender passion using expressive imagery of nature, fragrant scents, and poetic metaphors like honey pots, lightning, and warm breezes.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Uyirae uyirae medhuvaa medhuvaa

Words like 'medhuvaa medhuvaa', 'ichchu ichchu', and 'adikadi adikadi' are repeated consecutively to enhance rhythm and emotional emphasis.

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)

Theendaamalae thaenkudam yaenguthu

Comparing the heroine's delicate yearning body to a 'thaenkudam' (honey pot) and her slim waist to a thin thread ('nool').

Emona / Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Sollaatha yaekkam sonnaalum yaekkam

Repetition of initial consonant sounds across adjacent words, such as 'Sollaatha' and 'sonnaalum', creating melodious sound patterns.

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Trivia

Veluchami (1995) features music composed by Deva, starring Sarathkumar and Vineetha. The soundtrack gained popularity for its catchy folk-pop melodies typical of Deva's mid-90s rural hits.

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