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Lyrics & meaning

Yaa Yaa Yaa Paathiyaa

From Ther Thiruvizha · 1968

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Ther Thiruvizha1968

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Yaa yaa yaa paathiyaaYeah yeah yeah, did you see?
Yaa yaa yaa paathiyaaYeah yeah yeah, did you see?
Ah paathaa pudikkum ah keataa kidaikumAh, if you look you will like it, if you ask you will get it
KeatiyaaDid you ask?
Female
Yaa yaa yaa PaathiyaaYeah yeah yeah, did you see?
Ah paathaa pudikkum keataa kidaikumAh, if you look you will like it, if you ask you will get it
KeatiyaaDid you ask?
Yaa yaa yaa paathiyaaYeah yeah yeah, did you see?
Female
Sokkudha.. uruva amaipileIs it captivating? In the physical form...
Paruva sezhipile sokkuBe mesmerized by the fullness of youthful charm!
Sutthudhaa.. udaiyin pidipileIs your head spinning? In the fit of the attire...
Unarchi thudipile sutthuSpin around in the thrill of emotions!
Female
Sokkudha.. uruva amaipileIs it captivating? In the physical form...
Paruva sezhipile sokkuBe mesmerized by the fullness of youthful charm!
Sutthudhaa.. udaiyin pidipileIs your head spinning? In the fit of the attire...
Unarchi thudipile sutthuSpin around in the thrill of emotions!
Female
Sikkudha.. idaiyil nadaiyilAre you trapped? In her waist and her graceful walk...
Iruvizhik kadaiyil sikkuGet entangled in the corners of her twin eyes!
Ilasukku ilasu pudhusukku pudhusuYoungest among the young, newest among the new,
Idhu oru thinusu lakku…This is a unique kind of good fortune...
Female
Yaa yaa yaa paathiyaaYeah yeah yeah, did you see?
Ah paathaa pudikkum keataa kidaikumAh, if you look you will like it, if you ask you will get it
KeatiyaaDid you ask?
Yaa yaa yaa paathiyaaYeah yeah yeah, did you see?
Female
Jimmiru jimma jimmiru jimmaJimmiru jimma jimmiru jimma
Chinna ponnu indha ponnuThis girl is a young maiden,
Onne onnu ponne ponnu paarthukkoShe is one of a kind, a precious golden girl, take a look!
Pangidu bannu pangidu bannuShare a bun, share a bun,
Pakkak ponnu indha ponnuThis girl who is right beside you,
Sangadhiyellam jaadaiyaale keatukkoUnderstand everything she communicates through her subtle gestures!
Ah keatukko ah keatukko oh..oh..oh..Ah listen to it, ah listen to it, oh..oh..oh..
Female
Jimmiru jimma jimmiru jimmaJimmiru jimma jimmiru jimma
Chinna ponnu indha ponnuThis girl is a young maiden,
Onne onnu ponne ponnu paarthukkoShe is one of a kind, a precious golden girl, take a look!
Pangidu bannu pangidu bannuShare a bun, share a bun,
Pakkak ponnu indha ponnuThis girl who is right beside you,
Sangadhiyellam jaadaiyaale keatukkoUnderstand everything she communicates through her subtle gestures!
Female
Puriyudha.. sirikkira sirippaiDo you understand? Understand her charming smile,
Nadakkura nadappai purinjikkoUnderstand her stylish walk!
Ilasukku ilasu pudhusukku pudhusuYoungest among the young, newest among the new,
Idhu oru thinusu therinjikkko…Know that this is a unique style...
Female
Yaa yaa yaa paathiyaaYeah yeah yeah, did you see?
Ah paathaa pudikkum ah keataa kidaikumAh, if you look you will like it, if you ask you will get it
KeatiyaaDid you ask?
Yaa yaa yaa paathiyaa.. ah..ahYeah yeah yeah, did you see?.. ah..ah

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful and upbeat duet from the 1968 film 'Ther Thiruvizha' captures a energetic exchange between lovers flirtatious banter filled with fun, rhythm, and admiration. The song highlights the charm, beauty, and youthful exuberance of the heroine, teasing the hero with playful rhymes and catchy refrains.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (Rhyming)

Ilasukku ilasu pudhusukku pudhusu

Use of end-rhyme and repetitive rhyming phrases like 'ilasu' and 'pudhusu' to enhance rhythm.

Monai (Initial Assonance)

Sokkudha.. uruva amaipile / Paruva sezhipile sokku

Repetition of initial consonant sounds creating harmony across the lines.

Alliteration

Jimmiru jimma jimmiru jimma

Rhythmic repetition of sounds to create a catchy, folk-style dance cadence.

Did you know?

Trivia

'Ther Thiruvizha' (1968) starring M. G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa features iconic compositions by M. S. Vishwanathan, with T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela lending their famous voices to this lively commercial duet.

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