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Lyrics & meaning

Vizhiyae Vizhiyae

From Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal · 2014

Lyricist
Thamarai
Singer
Aalap Raju
Music director
Harris Jayaraj
Details
Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal2014

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vizhiyae VizhiyaeOh eyes, oh eyes!
Thirai virigirathaeA curtain unfolds,
Unnai paarthidum velayilaeThe moment I see you.
Adhilae adhilaeIn that very moment,
Padam varaigiradhaeA picture gets drawn,
Manam serndhidum aasaigalaeBy the desires of united hearts.
Male
Kadhiravanaaga thirindha pagalThe day that wandered like the blazing sun,
Nilavena theyavum thunidhadhadiHas dared to wane like the soft moon!
Karuniramaaga irundha nizhalThe shadow that was dark in color,
Unadhoru paarvayil veluththadiHas turned white with a single glance of yours!
Male
{Anabae unnai paarpadhumOh beloved, just watching you
AnubavamaeIs a divine experience in itself,
Unnaal uyir povadhumAnd if my life leaves me because of you,
Sugam sugamae} (2)It is pure, sweet bliss!
Male
Vizhiyae VizhiyaeOh eyes, oh eyes!
Thirai virigirathaeA curtain unfolds,
Unnai paarthidum velayilaeThe moment I see you.
Adhilae adhilaeIn that very moment,
Padam varaigiradhaeA picture gets drawn,
Manam serndhidum aasaigalaeBy the desires of united hearts.
Male
Edhai nee sonnaalum viyappenWhatever you say, I will marvel at,
Un azhagai kaiyendhi rasippenI will hold your beauty in my hands and admire it.
Edhai nee sonnaalum viyappenWhatever you say, I will marvel at,
un azhagai kaiyendhi rasippenI will hold your beauty in my hands and admire it.
Male
Adam nee seidhaalum poruppenEven if you act stubborn, I will bear it patiently,
Un kuralai cell phonil padhithenI recorded your voice on my cell phone.
Pozhudhum unnodu iruppenI will spend all my time with you,
Un sirippil sombalgal murippenI will shake off my lethargy with your smile.
Male
Edhai nee sonnaalum viyappenWhatever you say, I will marvel at,
Un azhagai kaiyendhi rasippenI will hold your beauty in my hands and admire it.
Chorus
Mmmm…mmmm….mmmmMmmm…mmmm….mmmm
Mmmm…mmmm….mmmmMmmm…mmmm….mmmm
Male
Ilaiyum theendaadha kani neeYou are a fruit untouched even by a leaf,
Naan suvaikkum naal kittum poru neeYou are the treasure I await the day to taste.
Viralgal meettaadha isai neeYou are music unplucked by fingers,
Mellisaiyaai en kaadhal vasam neeAs a soft melody, you are captivated by my love.
Male
Thavamae seiyaadha varam neeYou are a boon received without performing penance,
Pen kadalae muththangal idu neeOh ocean of a woman, shower your kisses.
Ilayum theendaadha kani neeYou are a fruit untouched even by a leaf,
Naan suvaikkum naal kittum poru nee….You are the treasure I await the day to taste...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Vizhiyae Vizhiyae' is a soulful romantic track that conveys deep admiration, affection, and gentle intimacy. The protagonist marvels at how his beloved's presence transforms his world—turning harsh daylight into soothing moonlight and brightening dark shadows with just a single look. He expresses a desire to cherish every detail about her, from her voice saved on his phone to her endearing stubbornness. Written by lyricist Thamarai, the song transitions into poetic metaphors describing the heroine as pristine and untouched—like fruit untouched by leaves or music yet unplayed by fingers. It portrays love not just as an emotion, but as an unearned divine gift (a boon without penance) that fills the protagonist with endless joy and contentment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Edhai nee sonnaalum viyappen / Un azhagai kaiyendhi rasippen / Adam nee seidhaalum poruppen

The line endings 'viyappen', 'rasippen', and 'poruppen' share a rhyming suffix pattern (-ppen), creating a rhythmic and melodious flow.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Ilaiyum theendaadha kani nee

The heroine is directly metaphorized as a pure, untouched fruit that has not even been brushed by a leaf.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Viralgal meettaadha isai nee

Comparing the beloved to unplucked, unplayed music emphasizes her innocence and divine purity.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)

Karuniramaaga irundha nizhal / Unadhoru paarvayil veluththadi

Exaggerating the impact of the beloved's glance by describing a dark shadow instantly turning white upon looking at her.

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Trivia

'Vizhiyae Vizhiyae' is a romantic song from the 2014 Tamil film 'Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal', starring Udhayanidhi Stalin and Nayanthara. Composed by Harris Jayaraj and penned by Thamarai, it represents another hit addition to the celebrated collaboration between composer Harris Jayaraj and lyricist Thamarai, known for creating imagery-rich Tamil love songs.

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