Yaar Intha Peigal
From Album Songs 2023 · 2023
- Lyricist
- Pa. Vijay
- Singer
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
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Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Yaar indha peigal | Who are these demons? |
| Nee ariyaamal | Unknowingly to you, |
| Theemaiyin kai kondu | With the hands of evil, |
| Theendudhoo | Are they touching you? |
| Male | |
| Pookal sarugaagum | Flowers turn into dry leaves, |
| Adhan kanneer | Their tears, |
| Pirar kaanamal karainthodum | Flow away unseen by others. |
| Veenai viragalla | A Veena is not mere firewood, |
| Isai paadum | It sings sweet music, |
| Adhu idhamaaga vilaiyaadum | It plays comforting melodies. |
| Male | |
| Anjaadhae anbae | Do not fear, my dear, |
| Ariyaadhor munbae | Before those who do not know your worth, |
| Nee yaar endru sol | Speak up and declare who you are. |
| Male | |
| Nee ariyaamal | Without your knowledge, |
| Theengelaithaalae | If anyone tries to cause you harm, |
| Theedhena sinangondu | Rise up with sudden anger, |
| Theeyaagidu | Turn yourself into a blazing fire! |
| Male | |
| Yaar indha peigal | Who are these demons? |
| Vizhinilai maaigal | Deceptive illusions before the eyes, |
| Theemaiyin kaikondu | With the hands of evil, |
| Theendudhoo | Are they touching you? |
| Male | |
| Pookal sarugaagum | Flowers turn into dry leaves, |
| Adhan kanneer | Their tears, |
| Pirar kaanamal karainthodum | Flow away unseen by others. |
| Veenai viragalla | A Veena is not mere firewood, |
| Isai paadum | It sings sweet music, |
| Adhu idhamaaga vilaiyaadum | It plays comforting melodies. |
| Male | |
| Anjaadhae anbae | Do not fear, my dear, |
| Ariyaadhor munbae | Before those who do not know your worth, |
| Nee yaar endru sol | Speak up and declare who you are. |
| Male | |
| …………… | ... |
யார் இந்த பேய்கள்
நீ அறியாமல்
தீமையின் கைகொண்டு
தீண்டுதோ
Who are these demons?
Unknowingly to you,
With the hands of evil,
Are they touching you?
பூக்கள் சருகாகும்
அதன் கண்ணீர் பிறர்
காணாமல் கரைந்தோடும்
வீணை விறகல்ல இசைபாடும்
அது இதமாக விளையாடும்
Flowers turn into dry leaves,
Their tears,
Flow away unseen by others.
A Veena is not mere firewood,
It sings sweet music,
It plays comforting melodies.
அஞ்சாதே அன்பே
அறியாதோர் முன்பே
நீ யார் என்று சொல்
Do not fear, my dear,
Before those who do not know your worth,
Speak up and declare who you are.
நீ அறியாமல்
தீங்கிளைத்தாலே
தீதென சினங்கொண்டு
தீயாகிடு
Without your knowledge,
If anyone tries to cause you harm,
Rise up with sudden anger,
Turn yourself into a blazing fire!
யார் இந்த பேய்கள்
விழிநிலை மாய்கள்
தீமையின் கைகொண்டு
தீண்டுதோ
Who are these demons?
Deceptive illusions before the eyes,
With the hands of evil,
Are they touching you?
பூக்கள் சருகாகும்
அதன் கண்ணீர் பிறர்
காணாமல் கரைந்தோடும்
வீணை விறகல்ல இசைபாடும்
அது இதமாக விளையாடும்
Flowers turn into dry leaves,
Their tears,
Flow away unseen by others.
A Veena is not mere firewood,
It sings sweet music,
It plays comforting melodies.
அஞ்சாதே அன்பே
அறியாதோர் முன்பே
நீ யார் என்று சொல்
Do not fear, my dear,
Before those who do not know your worth,
Speak up and declare who you are.
...................
...
Yaar indha peigal
Who are these demons?
Nee ariyaamal
Unknowingly to you,
Theemaiyin kai kondu
With the hands of evil,
Theendudhoo
Are they touching you?
Pookal sarugaagum
Flowers turn into dry leaves,
Adhan kanneer
Their tears,
Pirar kaanamal karainthodum
Flow away unseen by others.
Veenai viragalla
A Veena is not mere firewood,
Isai paadum
It sings sweet music,
Adhu idhamaaga vilaiyaadum
It plays comforting melodies.
Anjaadhae anbae
Do not fear, my dear,
Ariyaadhor munbae
Before those who do not know your worth,
Nee yaar endru sol
Speak up and declare who you are.
Nee ariyaamal
Without your knowledge,
Theengelaithaalae
If anyone tries to cause you harm,
Theedhena sinangondu
Rise up with sudden anger,
Theeyaagidu
Turn yourself into a blazing fire!
Yaar indha peigal
Who are these demons?
Vizhinilai maaigal
Deceptive illusions before the eyes,
Theemaiyin kaikondu
With the hands of evil,
Theendudhoo
Are they touching you?
Pookal sarugaagum
Flowers turn into dry leaves,
Adhan kanneer
Their tears,
Pirar kaanamal karainthodum
Flow away unseen by others.
Veenai viragalla
A Veena is not mere firewood,
Isai paadum
It sings sweet music,
Adhu idhamaaga vilaiyaadum
It plays comforting melodies.
Anjaadhae anbae
Do not fear, my dear,
Ariyaadhor munbae
Before those who do not know your worth,
Nee yaar endru sol
Speak up and declare who you are.
……………
...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a deeply comforting yet empowering anthem written to console someone facing trauma, abuse, or injustice. The lyrics address the hidden suffering of a victim, using tender imagery of flowers wilting into dry leaves and their unseen tears flowing away. It challenges those who mistreat others, comparing a sacred musical instrument like the Veena to firewood to emphasize how foolishly people ruin precious souls. As the song progresses, the tone transitions from empathy to a fiery call to action. The singer encourages the victim not to cower in fear or suffer in silence before ignorant minds, but rather to realize their true self-worth, express their identity boldy, and transform into a blazing fire ('Theeyaagidu') to destroy evil and protect their dignity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Veenai viragalla / Isai paadum”
Compares a person's soul and inner dignity to a Veena (a delicate musical instrument), reminding that it is meant to create beauty and harmony, not be burnt down like firewood.
Metaphor
“Theeyaagidu”
Directly compares standing up against wrongdoing to becoming a roaring fire that consumes evil.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Theengelaithaalae / Theedhena / Theeyaagidu”
Repetition of the initial 'Thee' sound across consecutive lines creates an urgent, rhythmic impact.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Anjaadhae anbae / Ariyaadhor munbae”
End-rhyming structure seen in 'anbae' and 'munbae' adds poetic flow and musicality to the lines.
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Trivia
This track features a powerful collaboration bringing together legendary composer Maestro Ilayaraja and his son, renowned composer-singer Yuvan Shankar Raja, delivering the vocals. Written by Pa. Vijay, the song uses evocative Tamil poetic imagery to address sensitive themes of abuse and recovery, urging victims to find empowerment through self-realization.
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