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Vaa Vaathiyare

From Bharathan · 1992

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singer
K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Bharathan
Movie release year
1992
Lyrics added on
13 Sept 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vaa vaathiyaarae
Oru paadam sollu vaathiyaarae
Yaara koottiyaarae
Azhagu ponnu onnaa kaattuvaarae
Mela vandhu melam thattu
Joraaga thaalam thattu
Aalaanadhu aasai chittu
Allaama alli kattu haa
Vaa vaathiyaarae
Oru paadam sollu vaathiyaarae haa haa
Saayaama saanjaadum sandhana kinnam
Kaayoda poovoda vandhanam pannum
Kaayaadha neeroda thulli nadakkum
Oyaama aanandham solli kodukkum
Thaenaaga sindhu padikkum
Onna kaanaama thandhi adikkum
Joraaga kummiyadikkum
Adhil sollaadha inbam irukkum
Muthaadha muthaaram mutham kodukkum
Appodhum eppodhum metha virikkum
Muthaadha muthaaram mutham kodukkum
Appodhum eppodhum metha virikkum
Idhu veraarum kaanaadha andharanga churangam
Vaa vaathiyaarae
Oru paadam sollu vaathiyaarae
Yaara koottiyaarae
Azhagu ponnu onnaa kaattuvaarae
Mela vandhu melam thattu
Joraaga thaalam thattu
Aalaanadhu aasai chittu
Allaama alli kattu haa
Heyy vaa vaathiyaarae
Oru paadam sollu vaathiyaarae haa haa
Nee ellaam vittu vittu buthanum illa
Naan kooda sathiyamaa pathini illa
Paaraadha joraana vithaigal illa
Nee kettu kathukkittaa kuthamum illa
Maaraadha chinna vayasu
Solli kelaadha kanni manasu
Ooraama oorum inippu
Edhilum seraadha sella chirippu
Kattaana mottaana kanni odambu
Thattaama kottaama alli vazhangu
Kattaana mottaana kanni odambu
Thattaama kottaama alli vazhangu
Ini naanaachu neeyaachu ingirukku virundhu
Vaa vaathiyaarae
Oru paadam sollu vaathiyaarae
Yaara koottiyaarae
Azhagu ponnu onnaa kaattuvaarae
Mela vandhu melam thattu
Joraaga thaalam thattu
Aalaanadhu aasai chittu
Allaama alli kattu haa
Vaa vaathiyaarae
Oru paadam sollu vaathiyaarae haa haa
Come on, teacher!
Teach me a lesson, teacher!
Who are you bringing along?
They will show you a pretty girl!
Come close and beat the drum,
Strike a lively rhythm!
This little bird of desire is all grown up,
Gather me up and hold me tight, ha!
Come on, teacher!
Teach me a lesson, teacher, ha ha!
Like a bowl of sandalwood swaying without spilling,
It greets you with both fruit and flower,
Prancing along like a stream that never runs dry,
Endlessly teaching you what joy is.
Singing sweet folk tunes like honey,
Its heart beats fast when it misses you,
Dancing merrily to the clapping beat,
Holding an untold pleasure inside.
A fresh garland of pearls offering kisses,
Spreading a soft bed then and always.
A fresh garland of pearls offering kisses,
Spreading a soft bed then and always.
This is a secret treasure mine no one else has seen!
Come on, teacher!
Teach me a lesson, teacher!
Who are you bringing along?
They will show you a pretty girl!
Come close and beat the drum,
Strike a lively rhythm!
This little bird of desire is all grown up,
Gather me up and hold me tight, ha!
Hey, come on, teacher!
Teach me a lesson, teacher, ha ha!
You haven't given up the world, you are no Buddha,
And honestly, I am no saint either!
There is no dazzling art we haven't seen,
There is no wrong if you ask and learn!
An age of youth that stays ever fresh,
A stubborn young heart that listens to no one,
A sweetness welling up effortlessly,
A precious smile that nothing else can match!
A firm, blossoming youthful body,
Offer it fully without holding back!
A firm, blossoming youthful body,
Offer it fully without holding back!
Now it's just you and me—here is the feast!
Come on, teacher!
Teach me a lesson, teacher!
Who are you bringing along?
They will show you a pretty girl!
Come close and beat the drum,
Strike a lively rhythm!
This little bird of desire is all grown up,
Gather me up and hold me tight, ha!
Ah... come on, teacher!
Teach me a lesson, teacher, ha ha!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Vaa Vaathiyaare' from the 1992 movie Bharathan is a lively, flirtatious dance track. In the song, the heroine teasingly addresses her beloved as 'Vaathiyaar' (teacher/master), asking him to instruct her in the nuances of love and romance. She playfully uses metaphors of nature, music, and youth to entice him, acknowledging candidly that neither of them is an ascetic saint like Buddha. Written with dynamic rhythm and heavy folk elements, the lyrics celebrate youthful desire, intimate passion, and cheerful surrender. The track combines seductive coaxing with energetic beat calls, painting romance as a celebratory feast meant to be enjoyed together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edugai (Second letter rhyming)

“Saayaama saanjaadum sandhana kinnam / Kaayoda poovoda vandhanam pannum”

Matching second consonants across consecutive lines, such as 'Saayaama' and 'Kaayoda' (ya sound).

Iyaibu (End rhyming)

“Saayaama saanjaadum sandhana kinnam ... Kaayaadha neeroda thulli nadakkum”

Consistent rhyming line endings across multiple verses ('kinnam', 'pannum', 'nadakkum', 'kodukkum').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Idhu veraarum kaanaadha andharanga churangam”

'Andharanga churangam' (secret mine/mine of privacy) serves as a metaphor for alluring feminine beauty and intimate love.

Allusion

“Nee ellaam vittu vittu buthanum illa”

Direct reference to Lord Buddha ('buthanum illa') to playfully contrast ascetic renunciation with romantic indulgence.

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Trivia

Bharathan (1992) is an action drama film starring Vijayakanth and Bhanupriya, directed by S. S. Chandran. The iconic soundtrack for the movie was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics for this track written by Gangai Amaran.

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