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Lyrics & meaning

Vaa Mama Vasamathan

From Paayum Puli – 1983 · 1983

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Paayum Puli – 1983
Movie release year
1983
Lyrics added on
24 Aug 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vaa vaavaa vaa vaa vaa vaavaa
Vaa maamaa vasamathaan mattikitta vaa maama
Mottuvitta poovu odambellam novvu
Thottu thottu paartha theraathu
Hei vaa vaa maama vasamathaan mattikitta vaa
Bodhai konjam yerudhu
Boomi keezhae aadudhu
Potta thanni vegam poraadhu
Bodhai konjam yerudhu
Boomi keezhae aadudhu
Potta thanni vegam poraadhu
Kaiyum kaalum pinni kolla
Munnum pinnum ennai thalla
Yekkam theeradhu
Oru kulukku oru thalukku
Udal muzhukka oru sulukku
Adha kettka needhaan vaa vaa maamaa
Vasamathaan mattikitta vaa
Vaa vaa maama vasamathaan mattikitta vaa maama
Koodu onnu theduthu
Kuruvi kunju vaadudhu
Kottathaandi pogakudathu
Koodu onnu theduthu
Kuruvi kunju vaadudhu
Kottathaandi pogakudathu
Chinnachittu unna thottu
Aasa thaena alli kottu
Tholil thaalattu
Onna koduthu onna edukka
Ennam thudikka endru thavikka
Adha ketkka nee dhaan vaa vaa maamaa
Vasamathaan mattikitta vaa maamaa
Mottuvitta poovu odambellam novvu
Thottu thottu paartha theraathu
Hei vaa vaa maama vasamathaan mattikitta vaa
Come, come, come, come, come on, come!
Come, darling, you are caught right in my grasp, come darling!
A flower in bloom, yet my whole body aches,
Just touching me now and then will not cure it!
Hey, come darling, you are caught right in my grasp, come!
The intoxication is rising a little,
The ground beneath is swaying,
The drink I had is not strong enough!
The intoxication is rising a little,
The ground beneath is swaying,
The drink I had is not strong enough!
As arms and legs entwine,
Pushing me back and forth,
This yearning will never fade!
With a little shake and a sway,
A sudden catch runs through my whole body!
To soothe it, come to me, darling!
You are caught right in my grasp, come!
Come darling, you are caught right in my grasp, come darling!
It is searching for a nest,
This little bird is yearning,
You must not cross the boundary!
It is searching for a nest,
This little bird is yearning,
You must not cross the boundary!
This little bird will touch you,
Pour out the sweet honey of desire,
And rock you on my shoulder!
To give one thing and take another,
My heart flutters in restless anticipation!
To answer its call, come to me, darling!
You are caught right in my grasp, come darling!
A flower in bloom, yet my whole body aches,
Just touching me now and then will not cure it!
Hey, come darling, you are caught right in my grasp, come!
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Vaa Vaa Maama from the 1983 movie Paayum Puli is a playful and alluring dance track set in a tavern/cabaret sequence. Sung by S. Janaki with composition by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics by Vaali, the song portrays a heroine teasing her partner, boasting that he has fallen into her romantic trap. She describes the intoxicating effect of love and wine, conveying how external drinks cannot satisfy the inner passion and physical longing she feels. Through vivid imagery of blooming flowers and restless birds searching for a nest, she playfully invites him to embrace her, abandon hesitation, and fulfill their desires.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

“Mottuvitta poovu odambellam novvu”

Comparing the female protagonist to a blooming flower bud ('Mottuvitta poovu') experiencing the sweet 'pain' of passion.

Anaphora / Repetition (Epanalepsis)

“Thottu thottu paartha theraathu”

Repetition of words like 'Vaa' (come) and 'Thottu thottu' (touching again and again) to heighten seductive rhythm and urgency.

Initial Rhyme (Monai)

“Koodu onnu theduthu / Kuruvi kunju vaadudhu”

Matching initial consonant sounds in 'Koodu' and 'Kuruvi' to create a rhythmic flow in the verse.

Second-Letter Rhyme (Ethirai)

“Bodhai konjam yerudhu / Boomi keezhae aadudhu”

The second letters of 'Bodhai' and 'Boomi' share harmonious vocal resonance across consecutive lines.

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Trivia

This iconic track from Paayum Puli (1983) features Silk Smitha dancing alongside Rajinikanth. S. Janaki's vocal performance is widely praised for its expressive giggles, hums, and sensual improvisations, which became a trademark for Ilaiyaraaja's club and cabaret compositions in 1980s Tamil cinema.

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