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Vayadhu Vaa Vaa

From Thulluvadho Ilamai · 2002

Lyricist
Pa. Vijay
Singers
Srinivas, Harini
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Thulluvadho Ilamai2002

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vayadhu vaa vaa solgirathuYouth beckons, saying come, come
Iniyum thadai enna ketkirathuIt asks what barrier remains anymore
Unakkum enakkum mathiyilaeBetween you and me
Oru madhil suvarthaan indru elugirathuA wall is rising today
Male
Vayadhu vaa vaa solgirathuYouth beckons, saying come, come
Iniyum thadai enna ketkirathuIt asks what barrier remains anymore
Unakkum enakkum mathiyilaeBetween you and me
Oru madhil suvarthaan indru elugirathuA wall is rising today
Chorus
Kaadhal nilavae kaadhal nilavaeOh love moon, oh love moon
Velicham vendaam poi viduLight is not needed, go away
Kangal moodi kanavil naanumClosing my eyes, in a dream I am
Avalai serum kaalam idhuThis is the time to unite with her
Female
Vayadhu vaa vaa solgirathuYouth beckons, saying come, come
Iniyum thadai enna ketkirathuIt asks what barrier remains anymore
Unakkum enakkum mathiyilaeBetween you and me
Oru madhil suvarthaan indru elugirathuA wall is rising today
Female
Thalai mudhal kaal varaiFrom head to toe
Nee oru ragasiyamYou are a secret mystery
Vayathukku vanthapinnAfter coming of age
Ovvondrum adhisayamEvery single thing is a wonder
Male
Ohh.. oru poo vaasamae unnmelOh, only the fragrance of flowers was upon you
Ithu naal mattumae kandenUntil today, that is all I saw
Adhu penn vaasamaai maaraAs it transformed into a woman's scent
Athai naan swaasamaai kondenI took that in as my breath
Female
Ahaa…Male :Ahaa…Ahaa... Male: Ahaa...
Female :Yeno naan mudhal murai sivakkiren..Female: I wonder why I am blushing for the first time...
Male
Vayadhu vaa vaa solgirathuYouth beckons, saying come, come
Iniyum thadai enna ketkirathuIt asks what barrier remains anymore
Unakkum enakkum mathiyilaeBetween you and me
Oru madhil suvarthaan indru elugirathuA wall is rising today
Female
Aaaa…aaa….aa….Aaaa...aaa....aa....
Ilaigalil thoongidumSleeping on the leaves
Panithulli serkkirenI collect the dew drops
Yen viral nuniyilaeOn my fingertips
Unn idhalgalil oottrinenAnd poured it onto your lips
Male
Un niruvaanamum koodaEven your innocence and nudity
Adi saathaaranam nettruMy girl, was ordinary yesterday
Un kaal kendaiyin menmaiThe tenderness of your calf
Athu thee moottuthu indruIt sparks a fire today
Female
Paarvai paarvai paarthaalWhen glance meets glance
Yen narumbugal silirkudhuMy nerves tingle with passion
Male
Vayadhu vaa vaa solgirathuYouth beckons, saying come, come
Iniyum thadai enna ketkirathuIt asks what barrier remains anymore
Female :Unakkum enakkum mathiyilaeFemale: Between you and me
Oru madhil suvarthaan indru elugirathuA wall is rising today
Chorus
Kaadhal nilavae kaadhal nilavaeOh love moon, oh love moon
Velicham vendaam poi viduLight is not needed, go away
Kangal moodi kanavil naanumClosing my eyes, in a dream I am
Avalai serum kaalam idhuThis is the time to unite with her
Female
Vayadhu vaa vaa solgirathuYouth beckons, saying come, come
Iniyum thadai enna ketkirathuIt asks what barrier remains anymore
Unakkum enakkum mathiyilaeBetween you and me
Oru madhil suvarthaan indru elugirathuA wall is rising today

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Vayadhu Vaa Vaa Solgirathu is a sensory romantic song from the film Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002) that delves into the awakening of adolescent passion, physical attraction, and coming-of-age desires. The lyrics explore how childish innocence naturally gives way to sensual awareness, framing youth itself as a force that calls out to lovers while breaking down psychological and social barriers.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Personification

Vayadhu vaa vaa solgirathu

Youth ('Vayadhu') is personified as a voice actively calling out ('vaa vaa solgirathu') and questioning societal barriers.

Metaphor

Nee oru ragasiyam

The lover's body and physical form are metaphorically referred to as a secret ('ragasiyam').

Tactile and Visual Imagery

Panithulli serkkiren Yen viral nuniyilae Unn idhalgalil oottrinen

Rich imagery is used where dew drops resting on leaves are picked on fingertips and placed on lips to represent tender romance.

Anaphora / Repetition

Kaadhal nilavae kaadhal nilavae

Repetition of 'Kaadhal nilavae' creates a lyrical emphasis on addressing the moon of love.

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Trivia

Thulluvadho Ilamai was the landmark debut movie for actor Dhanush, directed by Kasthuri Raja and written by Selvaraghavan. The movie's soundtrack was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, and its youth-centric themes and music catapulted Yuvan to stardom among young audiences in Tamil cinema.

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