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Lyrics & meaning

Vachirukken Vachirukken

From Sirai Paravai · 1987

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Sirai Paravai1987

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vachirukkaen vachirukkaenI have kept it, I have kept it
Unna thaanae unna thaanae…Only you, only you…
Vachirukkaen vachirukkaenI have kept it, I have kept it
Unna thaanae unna thaanae…maanaeOnly you, only you… my dear
Vachirukkaen vachirukkaenI have kept it, I have kept it
Unna thaanae unna thaanae…maanaeOnly you, only you… my dear
Vacha pinnae vacha pinnaeEver since I placed you in my heart
Vaerae mugam paathadhilla naanaeI haven't looked at another face, I myself haven't
Male
Vachirukkaen vachirukkaenI have kept it, I have kept it
Unna thaanae unna thaanae…maanaeOnly you, only you… my dear
Male
Velli kodam eduthu…Carrying a silver water pot…
Veedhi vazhi poravalae…Oh girl walking down the street…
Male
Velli kodam eduthu…Carrying a silver water pot…
Veedhi vazhi poravalae…Oh girl walking down the street…
Thanni kodathukkullaeInside that water pot
Thalumbudhadi em manasuMy heart is overflowing, my dear
Nungu vecha ponnae neeyumOh girl tender as ice-apple fruit, won't you
Vandhu thandhaa aagaadhoCome and give yourself to me?
Odai oram vaaraenunnuSaying you will come near the stream
Jaada sonnaa aagaadhoWon't you give me a subtle sign?
Podhum veruppu mogatha thiruppuEnough with the anger, turn your face around
Naeram paathu maala maathuFind the right time and exchange marriage garlands
Male
Vachirukkaen vachirukkaenI have kept it, I have kept it
Unna thaanae unna thaanae…maanaeOnly you, only you… my dear
Vacha pinnae vacha pinnaeEver since I placed you in my heart
Vaerae mugam paathadhilla naanaeI haven't looked at another face, I myself haven't
Male
Vachirukkaen vachirukkaenI have kept it, I have kept it
Unna thaanae unna thaanae…maanaeOnly you, only you… my dear
Male
Aaththoram thenna maram…Coconut tree by the riverbank…
Arumbu kattum punna maram…Punnai tree producing flower buds…
Male
Aaththoram thenna maram…Coconut tree by the riverbank…
Arumbu kattum punna maram…Punnai tree producing flower buds…
Poovazhagi paera sonnaaIf I utter the name of my flower-like beauty
Punna maram poo udhirumThe Punnai tree will shed its flowers in awe
Onna paattha kannu vaeraThe eyes that have laid sight on you
Ponna paathu sokkaadhuWill never be captivated by any other woman
Madham pudicha kaattu yaanaA wild elephant in rut
Magudikkellaam sikkaadhuCannot be trapped by a snake charmer's pipe
Ponnammaa ennammaa sandhaegam innumaaMy dear lady, what is this, do you still have doubts?
Maanae naanae raaman thaanaeOh my deer, I am indeed loyal like Lord Rama
Male
Vachirukkaen vachirukkaenI have kept it, I have kept it
Unna thaanae unna thaanae…maanaeOnly you, only you… my dear
Vacha pinnae vacha pinnaeEver since I placed you in my heart
Vaerae mugam paathadhilla naanaeI haven't looked at another face, I myself haven't
Male
Vachirukkaen vachirukkaenI have kept it, I have kept it
Unna thaanae unna thaanae…maanaeOnly you, only you… my dear

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Vachirukkaen Vachirukkaen is a classic Tamil folk-style romantic track from the 1987 film Sirai Paravai. In this song, the male protagonist passionately expresses his unwavering loyalty and love to his beloved. He declares that ever since he reserved a place in his heart for her, he has never looked at another woman with desire. Through rustic imagery and riverbank settings, he coaxingly asks her to drop her anger and embrace his love, assuring her of his eternal devotion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

Vachirukkaen vachirukkaen / Unna thaanae unna thaanae…

The deliberate repetition of 'Vachirukkaen vachirukkaen' and 'Unna thaanae unna thaanae' creates a rhythmic folk cadence and emphasizes the protagonist's steadfast devotion.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Thanni kodathukkullae thalumbudhadi em manasu

The male protagonist compares his overflowing feelings of love to water sloshing inside a vessel in 'Thanni kodathukkullae thalumbudhadi em manasu'.

Mythological Allusion

Maanae naanae raaman thaanae

The lyricist invokes the character of Lord Rama ('Raaman thaanae') to symbolize absolute monogamic fidelity and devotion to a single partner (Eka Pathni Vratham).

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Trivia

The film Sirai Paravai (1987) stars Vijayakanth and Radhika and was directed by Manobala. The soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by the celebrated poet Vaali. The track showcases Ilaiyaraaja's mastery of blending authentic rural folk rhythms with lush orchestral arrangements.

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