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Lyrics & meaning

Yaar Indha Muyalkutty

From Paayum Puli · 2015

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
Armaan Malik
Music director
D. Imman
Details
Paayum Puli2015

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
{Yaar indha muyal kuttieeWho is this bunny rabbit?
Un per enna muyal Kuttiee} (2)What is your name, bunny rabbit?
Male
Vellai vellayai vidyasamaiPure white and so unique,
Vidhi kadakum thundu megamaiLike a patch of cloud crossing the street,
Male
Theeyil yeriyum moongil kaatilIn a bamboo forest ablaze with fire,
Thisayai marantha pattaampoochiyaiLike a butterfly that has lost its direction,
Para parapaana pokku varathilIn the middle of chaotic, bustling traffic,
Balloonai tholaitha pacha pillaiyaiLike an innocent child who lost their balloon,
Male
Azhagai neeti.. aalai izhuthaiiExtending your beauty, you drew me in,
Acchathaale aasirvathithaiWith your innocent fear, you blessed me,
Paartha parvaiyil pachai kuthinaiWith a single glance, you etched yourself onto me like a tattoo,
Bayantha vizhiyinal paithiyam seithaiWith your frightened eyes, you drove me crazy,
Male
Salaikadaka muyidum munnalBefore you try to cross the street,
Unna kadakka mudiyathu ennalI cannot get past you,
Mudiyathu ennalI cannot, I simply cannot,
Male
Oru kai kaati ennai azhaithaalIf you call out to me waving one hand,
Iru kai neeti yenthi kolvenI will reach out with both hands and hold you close,
Penne neeyum saalai kadanthaalGirl, if you cross the street,
Piravi perungadal naanum kadapenI will cross even the vast ocean of rebirths,
Male
Salaikadaka muyidum munnalBefore you try to cross the street,
Unna kadakka mudiyathu ennalI cannot get past you,
Mudiyathu ennalI cannot, I simply cannot,
Male
Yaar indha muyal kuttieeeWho is this bunny rabbit?
Un per enna muyal kuttieeWhat is your name, bunny rabbit?
Male
Vellai vellayai vidyasamaiPure white and so unique,
Vidhi kadakum thundu megamaiLike a patch of cloud crossing the street,
Male
Theeyil yeriyum moongil kaatilIn a bamboo forest ablaze with fire,
Thisayai marantha pattaampoochiyaiLike a butterfly that has lost its direction,
Para parapaana pokku varathilIn the middle of chaotic, bustling traffic,
Balloonai tholaitha pacha pillaiyaiLike an innocent child who lost their balloon.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a charming and poetic romantic expression of a man captivated by a timid, innocent woman attempting to cross a busy road. Affectionately calling her a 'muyal kutty' (bunny rabbit), he is overwhelmed by her pure appearance and nervous demeanor amidst the surrounding urban chaos. The lyricist paints vivid pictures comparing her to a stray butterfly, a drifting cloud, and a child who lost a balloon. As the narrative unfolds, the protagonist expresses his deep fascination and protectiveness toward her. He declares that her frightened glances have completely captivated his heart, asserting that if she takes a step or asks for help, he is willing to cross not just the physical road, but even the great ocean of rebirths to be with her.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Vidhi kadakum thundu megamai

Compares the innocent girl crossing the street to a drifting patch of cloud.

Simile (Upamai)

Thisayai marantha pattaampoochiyai

Compares her timid confusion in traffic to a butterfly losing its direction in a burning forest.

Monai (Alliteration)

Paartha parvaiyil pachai kuthinai

Repetition of the initial 'Pa' / 'P' sound ('Paartha', 'parvaiyil', 'pachai') creates a rhythmic phonetic harmony.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Piravi perungadal naanum kadapen

Metaphorically compares the cycle of life and rebirths to a vast ocean ('Piravi perungadal').

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Trivia

'Yaar Indha Muyal Kutty' is a romantic melody from the 2015 Tamil action film 'Paayum Puli', directed by Suseenthiran starring Vishal and Kajal Aggarwal. The music was composed by D. Imman with lyrics by Vairamuthu, and the song was sung by Armaan Malik.

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