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Lyrics & meaning

Vaaya Vaaya Paaya Poda

From Uthama Raasa · 1993

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Uthama Raasa
Movie release year
1993
Lyrics added on
2 Feb 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vaayaa vaayaa
Vaayaa vaayaa
Vaayaa vaayaa
Paaya podu
Hae vaayaa vaayaa paaya podu
Pala naal kootha oru naal paaru
Chinnaiyaavae chinnaiyaavae achamaa
Ada unnodu naan otti kolven machamaa
En chinnaiyaavae chinnaiyaavae achamaa
Ada unnodu naan otti kolven machamaa
Pomaa pomaa nadaiya kattu
Enai nee jeyichaa thodaiya thattu
Pomaa pomaa pomaa
Azhagazhagaa nadai nadandhu
Asathuriyae varugaiyilae
Colour coloru ah kanavugala
Kaatturaiyae urangaiyilae
Yamma nee paiya paiya
Um maaman thappu cheiya
Kaalaiyum maalaiyum thoondura hoi
Em maela aasa pattu
Ellaamae pesi vittu
Naan thodum velaiyil odura
Haei em paecha yaethukko
Om pokka maathikko
Naan thaandi uthama raasaa aa… haa
Vaayaa vaayaa paaya podu
Haiya
Pala naal kootha oru naal paaru
Mudiyaadhu
Vaayaa vaayaa
Ha podi
Odhungi ninnu irukkayilae
Usuppuriyae unarchigala
Puliyangombaai ena pudichu
Ulukkuriyae nenappugala
Ullaara yaedho aachu
Unna naan vittaa pochu
Thaamara poo udal vegudhu
Summaa nee sootta yaethi
Ennoda route ah maathi
Aasaiya yaenadi moottura
Ennodu otthu po
Unnaala appappo
Annaadam thookkam kedudhu
Ada pomaa pomaa nadaiya kattu
Enai nee jeyichaa thodaiya thattu
Vaayaa vaayaa paaya podu
Pala naal kootha oru naal paaru
Kallukkulla naar urikka paakkura
Un kaiya kaala en kitta yaen aattura
Nee kallukkulla naar urikka paakkura
Un kaiya kaala en kitta yaen aattura
Hae vaayaa vaayaa paaya podu
Chee podee
Pala naal kootha oru naal paaru
Vaayaa vaayaa…
Come on, come on!
Come on, come on!
Come on, come on!
Spread the mat!
Hey, come on, come on, spread the mat!
See days of drama in a single day!
My young master, my young master, are you scared?
Hey, I'll stick to you like a beauty mark!
My young master, my young master, are you scared?
Hey, I'll stick to you like a beauty mark!
Go on, go on, pack up and leave!
Slap your thigh in victory only if you beat me!
Go on, go on, go on!
Walking with such graceful steps,
You dazzle me whenever you walk in!
Colorful, ah, colorful dreams,
You show me when I fall asleep!
Hey girl, little by little,
To tempt your man into doing wrong,
You provoke me morning and evening, hoy!
Desiring me so much,
Talking about everything under the sun,
You run away the moment I try to touch you!
Hey, listen to what I say,
Change your ways!
After all, I am a righteous king, girl! Ah... ha!
Come on, come on, spread the mat!
Haiyya!
See days of drama in a single day!
No way!
Come on, come on!
Ha, get lost!
When I am staying quiet and keeping my distance,
You stir up my desires!
Holding onto me like a firm branch,
You shake up all my thoughts!
Something has happened deep inside me,
If I let you go, I am done for!
My lotus-like body is burning!
You simply turn up the heat,
Throwing me off my track,
Why do you kindle this desire, girl?
Just agree and come around with me,
Because of you, time after time,
My sleep is ruined every single day!
Hey, go on, go on, pack up and leave!
Slap your thigh in victory only if you beat me!
Come on, come on, spread the mat!
See days of drama in a single day!
You are trying to peel fiber from a stone!
Why are you waving your arms and legs at me?
You are trying to peel fiber from a stone!
Why are you waving your arms and legs at me?
Hey, come on, come on, spread the mat!
Chi, get lost!
See days of drama in a single day!
Come on, come on...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Vaayaa Vaayaa' from Uthama Raasa (1993) is a lively, flirtatious duet showcasing a playful conflict between two lovers. The female lead playfully teases, entices, and woos the male protagonist, calling him out for being timid and inviting him to romance. In response, the hero attempts to act principled and stoic, claiming to be an 'Uthama Raasa' (righteous king), while comically complaining that she continuously stirs up his feelings only to act coy when he responds. The track balances rich folk expressions with witty banter, reflecting standard rural Tamil romantic comedy tropes.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition)

“Vaayaa vaayaa”

Repetition of words like 'Vaayaa vaayaa' and 'Pomaa pomaa' for rhythmic emphasis and expressive emotion.

Proverb / Metaphor (Pazhamozhi)

“Kallukkulla naar urikka paakkura”

'Kallukkulla naar urikka paakkura' translates to trying to extract fiber from a stone, meaning attempting the impossible or trying to melt an unyielding heart.

Simile (Uvamaani)

“Puliyangombaai ena pudichu”

'Puliyangombaai ena pudichu' compares holding onto someone firmly to grabbing a strong, flexible tamarind branch.

Metaphor (Uruvagham)

“Thaamara poo udal vegudhu”

'Thaamara poo udal vegudhu' metaphorically equates the heroine's body to a tender lotus flower burning with heat/desire.

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Trivia

The film 'Uthama Raasa' (1993) starred Prabhu and Kushboo in lead roles. The soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, featuring lyrics penned by Vaali.

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