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Lyrics & meaning

Vaadi Valarpiraye

From Azhagiya Kanne – 2022 Film · 2022

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
N. R. Raghunanthan, Rakshita Suresh, Sayyad Suban, Savni Raveendra
Music director
N. R. Raghunanthan
Details
Azhagiya Kanne – 2022 Film2022

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vaadi valarpiraiyaeCome, my waxing crescent moon
Vaazhvin thunaikiliyaeMy life's companion parrot
Male
Vaadi valarpiraiyaeCome, my waxing crescent moon
Vaazhvin thunaikiliyaeMy life's companion parrot
Dhisaigalai thirandhu thirandhuOpening up all the directions
Parandhu pogalaamLet us fly away together
Female
Vaazhvae valarpiraiyaeLife itself is a growing crescent
Vaazhvom thunaikiliyaeLet us live together, my companion parrot
Dhisaigalai thirandhu thirandhuOpening up all the directions
Parandhu pogalaamLet us fly away together
Male
Sutham boomi suzhalum kaathuClean earth and swirling wind
Swasikka naanum vazhi illaiyaeIs there no way left for me to breathe?
Female :Vannathupoochi vaazhum podhuFemale: When even a butterfly gets to live
Naanum vaazha idamyillaiyaaIs there no place for me to live too?
Male
Kaalam namakkuTime is on our side now
Ini kaneer edhukkuWhy shed tears anymore?
Kadalai thadukkaTo stem the rising ocean
Iru kaigal irukkuWe have our two hands
Female
Kaalam namakkuTime is on our side now
Ini kaneer edhukkuWhy shed tears anymore?
Kadalai thadukkaTo stem the rising ocean
Iru kaigal irukkuWe have our two hands
Male
Vaadi valarpiraiyaeCome, my waxing crescent moon
Vaazhvin thunaikiliyaeMy life's companion parrot
Vaadi valarpiraiyaeCome, my waxing crescent moon
Vaazhvin thunaikiliyaeMy life's companion parrot
Male
Maalai malar maatriExchanging flower garlands in the evening
Manjathil idhazh maatriExchanging sweet kisses on the bed
Kaalaiyil ezhuvomaShall we wake up together in the morning
Kani mozhiyaeOh sweet-spoken one?
Female
Iravil udal maatriEntwining bodies through the night
Pagalil unai maatriCherishing you through the day
Uravai thodarvomaShall we continue this sacred union
Uyir azhagaeOh beautiful soul?
Male
Maarbukku naduvae koodukattiBuilding a cozy nest in the middle of my chest
Kaadhali unai naan vaazha vaippenMy love, I will make you live happily
Female
Kulathin ullae neeInside the pond of love
Edhu padaithaaiWhat magic have you created?
Uyirukku uraiyaagaAs a protective sheath for your very soul
Naan iruppenI will always stand guard
Male
Vaadi valarpiraiyaeCome, my waxing crescent moon
Vaazhvin thunaikiliyaeMy life's companion parrot
Dhisaigalai thirandhu thirandhuOpening up all the directions
Parandhu pogalaamLet us fly away together
Female
Vaazhvae valarpiraiyaeLife itself is a growing crescent
Vaazhvom thunaikiliyaeLet us live together, my companion parrot
Dhisaigalai thirandhu thirandhuOpening up all the directions
Parandhu pogalaamLet us fly away together
Male
Sutham boomi suzhalum kaathuClean earth and swirling wind
Swasikka naanum vazhi illaiyaeIs there no way left for me to breathe?
Female :Vannathupoochi vaazhum podhuFemale: When even a butterfly gets to live
Naanum vaazha idamyillaiyaaIs there no place for me to live too?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song is a deeply emotional, romantic, yet existential duet expressing love, resilience, and a plea for space and life. The lovers address each other with gentle endearments like 'valarpiraiyae' (growing moon) and 'thunaikiliyae' (companion parrot), symbolizing hope, beauty, and mutual support in a challenging world.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Metaphor/Simile)

Vaadi valarpiraiyae / Vaazhvin thunaikiliyae

Comparing the beloved to a waxing crescent moon (valarpiraiyae) and a companion parrot (thunaikiliyae) to convey beauty and warmth.

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Kadalai thadukka / Iru kaigal irukku

The second letter 'da' in Kadalai matches 'ru' in Iru for secondary Tamil rhyme rhythm.

Anaphora / Repetition

Dhisaigalai thirandhu thirandhu

The phrase 'Dhisaigalai thirandhu thirandhu' repeats words to emphasize breaking boundaries and flying freely.

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Trivia

Composed by N. R. Raghunanthan with lyrics penned by Veteran Tamil lyricist Vairamuthu, the song combines poetic tenderness with socially conscious existential questions.

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