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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
Details
Uthama Raasa1993

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Vaayaa vaayaaCome, come
Vaayaa vaayaaCome, come
Female
Vaayaa vaayaaCome, come
Paaya poduLay down the mat
Female
Hae vaayaa vaayaa paaya poduHey come, come, lay down the mat
Pala naal kootha oru naal paaruWatch many days of drama unfold in a single day
Chinnaiyaavae chinnaiyaavae achamaaOh young master, oh young master, is it fear?
Ada unnodu naan otti kolven machamaaHey, I will cling to you like a mole!
En chinnaiyaavae chinnaiyaavae achamaaMy young master, my young master, is it fear?
Ada unnodu naan otti kolven machamaaHey, I will cling to you like a mole!
Male
Pomaa pomaa nadaiya kattuGo away, go away, pack up and move along
Enai nee jeyichaa thodaiya thattuIf you win over me, slap your thigh in triumph
Pomaa pomaa pomaaGo away, go away, go away
Female
Azhagazhagaa nadai nadandhuWalking with such beautiful steps
Asathuriyae varugaiyilaeYou stun me as you arrive
Colour coloru ah kanavugalaColorful, colorful dreams
Kaatturaiyae urangaiyilaeYou show me when I sleep
Male
Yamma nee paiya paiyaOh girl, you slowly and gently
Um maaman thappu cheiyaIncite your uncle to commit a mistake
Kaalaiyum maalaiyum thoondura hoiYou provoke me morning and evening, hey!
Female
Em maela aasa pattuDesiring me deeply
Ellaamae pesi vittuAfter talking about everything
Naan thodum velaiyil oduraYou run away the moment I try to touch you
Male
Haei em paecha yaethukkoHey, accept my words
Om pokka maathikkoChange your ways
Naan thaandi uthama raasaa aa… haaBecause I am the righteous king (Uthama Raasa)... ah... haa
Female
Vaayaa vaayaa paaya poduCome, come, lay down the mat
Male
HaiyaOh my
Female
Pala naal kootha oru naal paaruWatch many days of drama unfold in a single day
Male
MudiyaadhuNot possible
Female
Vaayaa vaayaaCome, come
Male
Ha podiHa, go away girl
Male
Odhungi ninnu irukkayilaeWhen I stand reserved and distant
Usuppuriyae unarchigalaYou stir up my emotions
Puliyangombaai ena pudichuGrabbing hold of me like a sturdy tamarind branch
Ulukkuriyae nenappugalaYou shake up my thoughts
Female
Ullaara yaedho aachuSomething happened inside me
Unna naan vittaa pochuIf I let go of you, I am lost
Thaamara poo udal vegudhuMy lotus-flower body is burning
Male
Summaa nee sootta yaethiSimply raising the heat
Ennoda route ah maathiChanging my route
Aasaiya yaenadi mootturaWhy do you kindle my desire, girl?
Female
Ennodu otthu poCooperate with me
Unnaala appappoBecause of you, every now and then
Annaadam thookkam kedudhuMy sleep is ruined every single day
Male
Ada pomaa pomaa nadaiya kattuHey go away, go away, pack up and move along
Enai nee jeyichaa thodaiya thattuIf you win over me, slap your thigh in triumph
Female
Vaayaa vaayaa paaya poduCome, come, lay down the mat
Pala naal kootha oru naal paaruWatch many days of drama unfold in a single day
Male
Kallukkulla naar urikka paakkuraYou are trying to peel fiber out of a stone
Un kaiya kaala en kitta yaen aatturaWhy are you flailing your hands and legs around me?
Nee kallukkulla naar urikka paakkuraYou are trying to peel fiber out of a stone
Un kaiya kaala en kitta yaen aatturaWhy are you flailing your hands and legs around me?
Female
Hae vaayaa vaayaa paaya poduHey come, come, lay down the mat
Male
Chee podeeShame on you, go away girl
Female
Pala naal kootha oru naal paaruWatch many days of drama unfold in a single day
Vaayaa vaayaa…Come, come...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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