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Lyrics & meaning

Vennilave

From Thuppakki · 2012

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
Bombay Jayashree, Hariharan
Music director
Harris Jayaraj
Details
Thuppakki2012

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Tu maast kalandher yaara ya rabbaYou are a carefree mystic, O friend, O Lord
Tu maast kalandher pyaara ya rabbaYou are a dear carefree mystic, O Lord
Loo hogayi teri.. loo hogayi teriI have become yours.. I have become yours
Loo hogayi teri..wah re wah re waahI have become yours.. Oh wonderful!
Male
Vennilavae tharayil uthithaaiO silver moon, you descended upon the earth
Oru siripil ithayam parithaaiWith a single smile, you stole my heart
Vennilavae tharayil uthithaaiO silver moon, you descended upon the earth
Oru siripil ithayam parithaaiWith a single smile, you stole my heart
Nee enathu kanavil varavae ezhaamal irukkirenSo that you come into my dreams, I stay awake without sleeping
Un swaasam uyirai thodavae vidaamal pidikkirenSo that your breath touches my soul, I hold onto you tightly
Female
Vennilavai vizhiyil pidithaaiYou captured the silver moon in your eyes
Oru siripil idhayam parithaaiWith a single smile, you stole my heart
Nee enadhu kanavil varavae ezhaamal irukkirenSo that you come into my dreams, I stay awake without sleeping
Un swaasam uyirai thodavae vidamaal pidikkirenSo that your breath touches my soul, I hold onto you tightly
Female
Tu maast kalandher yaara ya rabbaYou are a carefree mystic, O friend, O Lord
Tu maast kalandher pyaara ya rabbaYou are a dear carefree mystic, O Lord
Loo hogayi teri.. loo hogayi teriI have become yours.. I have become yours
Loo hogayi teri..wah re wah re waahI have become yours.. Oh wonderful!
Male
{Azhage nee oor bhoogambam thaana?O beauty, are you an earthquake?
Aruge vanthaal poo kambam thaana?} (2)When you come close, are you a pillar of flowers?
Female
Theeya neera theeraatha mayakkamIs it fire or water? An endless intoxication
Theeyum neerum pennulae irukkumBoth fire and water reside within a woman
Anaithida erinthidum pendhegam athisayamThe marvel of a woman's body that burns even when embraced
Male
Vennilavae tharayil uthithaaiO silver moon, you descended upon the earth
Oru siripil ithayam parithaaiWith a single smile, you stole my heart
Female
Oru naal kannil nee vanthu sernthaaiOne day you entered my eyes
Marunaal ennai kandenae puthithaaiThe next day I found myself anew
Male
Vizhigal meena thoondilgal enbenAre your eyes fish or fishing hooks?
Vizhunthen pennae anantham kondenI fell, O girl, and found pure bliss
Nilavaram kalavaram nenjodu mazhai varumThe state of mind is in chaos, a rain pours within the heart
Female
Vennilavai vizhiyil pidithaaiYou captured the silver moon in your eyes
Oru siripil idhayam parithaaiWith a single smile, you stole my heart
Nee enadhu kanavil varavae ezhaamal irukkirenSo that you come into my dreams, I stay awake without sleeping
Un swaasam uyirai thodavae vidamaal pidikkirenSo that your breath touches my soul, I hold onto you tightly
Female
Loo hogayi teri.. loo hogayi teriI have become yours.. I have become yours
Loo hogayi teri..wah re wah re waahI have become yours.. Oh wonderful!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic track from the 2012 film Thuppakki seamlessly blends Sufi-inspired Hindi refrains with evocative Tamil lyrics by Na. Muthukumar. The song expresses the intense infatuation and passion of a lover who views his partner as a celestial presence—the moon descended onto earth. Her smile, eyes, and proximity create a hypnotic blend of excitement, tranquility, and endless charm.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Vennilavae tharayil uthithaai

Compares the beloved directly to the moon descending to earth.

Oxymoron / Contrast

Theeyum neerum pennulae irukkum

Juxtaposes two opposing elements (fire and water) to describe the multifaceted nature of passion.

Rhyme (Edhugai / Monai)

Nilavaram kalavaram nenjodu mazhai varum

Uses rhyming internal words 'Nilavaram' and 'Kalavaram' to construct a rhythmic emotional tempo.

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Trivia

Composed by Harris Jayaraj for the hit movie Thuppakki directed by AR Murugadoss, this track incorporates a fusion of Sufi chants ('Tu Mast Kalandar') alongside classic Tamil romantic poetry written by Na. Muthukumar.

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