The ‘Aaragan’ album presents ‘Mai Chirai’ with lyrics by Hari Mr and Balan Kashmir. Vivek–Jeshwanth’s composition merges Tamil poetic imagery with contemporary rap segments.
Released: September 7, 2024
Mai Chirai
Mervin Solomon | Srinisha Jayaseelan • From “Aaragan”
What is the meaning of Mai Chirai Lyrics from Aaragan?
Srinisha Jayaseelan vocalizes the sensation of being swept by love’s unstoppable tide. Balan Kashmir’s rap interjects modern admiration for a ‘sticker-certified Tamil woman’, blending cultural pride with current expressions.
Mai Thengiya ImaiyeeKohl-drenched eyelids,
Kai Vilangin Valaiyeea trap of handcuffs,
Un Paarvai Thottu ThendamalWithout your gaze ever brushing against them,
Pidi Patta Kaidhum Ingundois there a prisoner who’s been captured here?
Sirai Thaane Un UllamYour heart’s a prison,
Mai Chirai Thaane Un Ullamyour heart’s a ‘kohl-lined prison’.
Kodi Minnal Thottu TheeyamalWithout ten million lightning strikes touching and burning it,
Thappiya Kaadum Ingundois there a forest that’s escaped here?
Thirai Thaane En UllamMy heart’s a screen,
Ven Thirai Thaane En Ullammy heart’s a ‘white movie screen’.
Kannala Mai ChiraiyeeA ‘kohl-lined prison’ through those eyes,
Dhegam Yaavum Yellai Illaithere are no boundaries for my entire body.
Visiyaaga Nee EnaiyeeLike a spell you’ve cast on me,
Vasiyam Podhum Yellai Illaithis enchantment’s enough, there’s no limit.
Kai Thaangiya KaraiyeeA shore that holds my hand,
Aazh Kadalin Padivaea sediment of the deep sea.
Un Swasa Kaatril SikkamalWithout getting caught in your breath,
Thirumbiya Odam Ingundois there a boat that’s returned here?
Karai Thaane Un UllamYour heart’s a shore,
Paar Karai Thaane Un Ullamsee, your heart’s a shore.
Un Kadhal Kaatru VeesamalWithout your love’s breeze blowing,
Oru Paruva Kaalam Ingundois there any season here?
Idaiyaana En UllamMy heart’s caught in between,
Kan Idaiyaana En Ullammy heart’s caught between your eyes.
Kannala Mai ChiraiyeeA ‘kohl-lined prison’ through those eyes,
Dhegam Yaavum Yellai Illaithere are no boundaries for my entire body.
Visiyaaga Nee EnaiyeeLike a spell you’ve cast on me,
Vasiyam Podhum Yellai Illaithis enchantment’s enough, there’s no limit.
She Was Kinda PerfectShe was kind of perfect.
My Little AphrodisiacMy little aphrodisiac.
The Smile Was An AttackHer smile was an attack,
Puts Me In A Cardiacit puts me into cardiac arrest.
You Make Me Feel LikeYou make me feel like
I Never DidI’ve never felt before.
Where You Run With Your LoveWhere are you running with your love?
Baby Girl Come And Take A SeatBaby girl, come and take a seat.
Yaaru Indha Ponnu Thanga Sila PolaWho’s this girl, like a ‘golden statue’?
Sticker Pottu ThamizhachiA ‘Tamil woman’ wearing a ‘sticker bindi’.
Graceful In Her SelaiShe’s graceful in her ‘saree’.
I Don’t Care What Ma Mamma SaysI don’t care what my mom says,
I Don’t Care What The World SaysI don’t care what the world says.
I Know I Love YouI know I love you.
Kannala Mai ChiraiyeeA ‘kohl-lined prison’ through those eyes,
Dhegam Yaavum Yellai Illaithere are no boundaries for my entire body.
Visiyaaga Nee EnaiyeeLike a spell you’ve cast on me,
Yaaru Indha Ponnu Thanga Sila PolaWho’s this girl, like a ‘golden statue’?
Vasiyam Podhum Yellai IllaiThis enchantment’s enough, there’s no limit.
Kannala Mai ChiraiyeeA ‘kohl-lined prison’ through those eyes.
Mai Chirai Music Video
Hari Mr’s Mai Chirai lyrics meaning frames love as an enchanting confinement where surrender feels inevitable, evident in the kohl-prison metaphor.