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Lyrics & meaning

Vaada Malli

From Haraa · 2022

Lyricist
Vijay Sri G
Singers
Rashaanth Arwin, Shobika Murukesan
Music director
Rashaanth Arwin
Details
Haraa2022

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vaada malli vaasamThe fragrance of unfading jasmine
Usura alli veesumGathers and wafts my soul away
Vaada malli vaasamThe fragrance of unfading jasmine
Usura alli veesumGathers and wafts my soul away
Thaena paaru udhaduLook at those lips sweet as honey
Un mookuthi semaa azhaguYour nose ring is supremely beautiful
Moraikaadha nee en kannuDo not glare at me, you are my eyes
Nee enakkaana enakaana ponnuYou are the girl meant just for me
Male
Manja maina nee rekkakatti parakkuraYou fly like a yellow myna with wings attached
Coloru kannale kabadi aaduraYou play kabaddi with your colorful eyes
Male
Manja maina nee rekkakatti parakkuraYou fly like a yellow myna with wings attached
Coloru kannale kabadi aaduraYou play kabaddi with your colorful eyes
Male
Un mouna raagam puriyaliyaeI do not understand your silent melody
Adiyae medhuva enna kolluriyaeHey girl, you are slowly killing me
Male
Un mouna raagam puriyaliyaeI do not understand your silent melody
Adiyae medhuva enna kolluriyaeHey girl, you are slowly killing me
Male
Vaada malli vaasamThe fragrance of unfading jasmine
Usura alli veesumGathers and wafts my soul away
Vaada malli vaasamThe fragrance of unfading jasmine
Usura alli veesumGathers and wafts my soul away
Male
Adai mazhai kodai kullaUnder an umbrella in a heavy downpour
Thadai illa poottukkuFor an unhindered embrace
Chinna chinna urasalil jenmam vaazhumaeA lifetime is lived in those tiny touches
Chelalkutty pondattikkuFor my darling wife
Kovam vandha thappillaIt is not wrong if she gets angry
Mella mella punnagaiyil manasu maaruvenI will change my heart gently at her smile
Male
Unna petha aathakkuFor the mother who gave birth to you
Kovil onnu kattuvenI will build a temple
Enna vittu pogatha chellamDo not leave me and go, my darling
Heyheyey venaannu solladhaeHey hey, do not say no
Thalli vittu pogadhaDo not push me away and leave
Unna marakka maathirai illaThere is no pill to make me forget you
Male
Azhage seriyo thappoOh beauty, whether right or wrong
Enna mattum yethukkoJust accept me
Inchu inchaaiInch by inch
Un manasa maathikkoChange your heart
Male
Adi kollai azhageOh robber of hearts, stunning beauty
Ennai thalli selladhaeDo not push me away and go
Adi koyil prasadhamOh, like sacred temple prasad
Un othai vaarthai kondattamA single word from you is a celebration
Male
Vaada malli vaasamThe fragrance of unfading jasmine
Usura alli veesumGathers and wafts my soul away
Male
Vaada malli vaasamThe fragrance of unfading jasmine
Usura alli veesumGathers and wafts my soul away
Vaada…..Unfading...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from the film Haraa is a lighthearted and affectionate romantic track. The protagonist expresses his deep fascination and adoration for his beloved, comparing her charm to unfading jasmine, honeyed lips, and a vibrant yellow myna. He tenderly addresses her moods, assuring her that even her anger is endearing and that he would happily change his mind at the sight of her smile.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Thaena paaru udhadu

Compares her lips to honey ('Thaena paaru udhadu') to emphasize sweetness and charm.

Metaphor

Adi koyil prasadham

Compares her single word or affection to sacred temple prasad ('Adi koyil prasadham'), denoting purity and joy.

Hyperbole

Unna petha aathakku Kovil onnu kattuven

Exaggerates devotion by promising to build a temple for the mother who gave birth to her.

Alliteration (Moonaai / Ethukai)

Vaada malli vaasam Usura alli veesum

Use of repeating sounds 'Vaada' and 'Usura' across corresponding rhythmic structures.

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Trivia

Haraa (2022) marks the comeback of veteran Tamil actor 'Mic' Mohan in a lead action-drama role after a long hiatus. The soundtrack was composed by newcomer Rashaanth Arwin.

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