Justin Prabhakaran composed this cyclical, dreamlike melody for the album Irugapatru. Lyricist Karthik Netha builds the track around the central concept of ‘Maya’—magical love. Padmapriya Raghavan’s vocals float over Christopher Stanley’s grounded counterpoint, embodying a state of enchanted surrender.
Released: October 9, 2023
Maya Maya
Justin Prabhakaran | Karthik Netha • From “Irugapatru”
Karthik Netha contrasts abstract feelings with tangible details. He captures devotion through a whimsical metaphor: “Kaatradiayai Naan Aagiraen / Pesamal Un Pinnae Vaalagi Vandhenaen” (I become a kite’s tail, silently following behind you). Another line grounds the magic in physical closeness: “Meesai Vaasam Mugaruvaen” (I will inhale the scent of your mustache).
Maya Maya MayaIllusion, illusion, illusion.
Maaya KadhalIt’s a magical love.
Kaya Kaya KayaSkin, skin, skin.
Kaaya ThooralIt’s a drizzle on the skin.
Thira Thira ThiraOpen up, open up, open up.
Theera ThedalIt’s an unending search.
Ada Dada DadaOh my, oh my, oh my.
Ooda KoodalIt’s the cycle of lovers’ tiffs and making up.
Maya Maya MayaIllusion, illusion, illusion.
Maaya KadhalIt’s a magical love.
Kaya Kaya KayaSkin, skin, skin.
Kaaya ThooralIt’s a drizzle on the skin.
Thira Thira ThiraOpen up, open up, open up.
Theera ThedalIt’s an unending search.
Ada Dada DadaOh my, oh my, oh my.
Ooda KoodalIt’s the cycle of lovers’ tiffs and making up.
Kadhalin Thooya AraiyilayeIn love’s pure room.
Nanum Neeyum ArugilayeYou and I are so close.
Asaiya Paarthu UruguvaenI’ll melt while staring at you motionlessly.
Meesai Vaasam MugaruvaenI’ll breathe in the scent of your mustache.
Nee Kaana Naan NaanaWhen you look at me, am I still myself?
PerinbamaeIt’s absolute bliss.
Moocholi MoocholiThe sound of your breath, the sound of your breath.
Thaenin ThithippaeIt’s as sweet as honey.
Maya Maya MayaIllusion, illusion, illusion.
Maaya KadhalIt’s a magical love.
Kaya Kaya KayaSkin, skin, skin.
Kaaya ThooralIt’s a drizzle on the skin.
Thira Thira ThiraOpen up, open up, open up.
Theera ThedalIt’s an unending search.
Ada Dada DadaOh my, oh my, oh my.
Ooda KoodalIt’s the cycle of lovers’ tiffs and making up.
Vaanil Engum Un Perai EzhuthidaTo write your name across the entire sky,
Kaatril YeruvaenI’ll climb upon the wind.
Unakena Boomipandhil Illadha MalargalaiFor you, I’ll find flowers that don’t exist on this Earth.
Thedi ChooduvaenI’ll search for them and adorn you.
Unpola Pen Illai Pen IllaiThere’s no girl like you, no girl like you.
AzhagaeMy beautiful one.
Eppodhum EnmeedhuYou’re always upon me,
Veezndhadum IragaeLike a feather that’s gently fallen.
Kaatradiayai Naan AagiraenI’m becoming a kite.
Pesamal Un PinnaeSilently behind you,
Vaalagi VandhenaenI followed you like a tail.
Unakena Vaanam VaanguvaenI’ll buy the sky for you.
Nilavinil Oonjal PoduvaenI’ll hang a swing on the moon.
Kaadhalin Moochu KaatrilaeIn the breeze of love’s breath,
Asayatum Jal Jal OonjalLet the ‘jal jal’ ‘jingling’ swing sway.
Maya Maya MayaIllusion, illusion, illusion.
Maaya KadhalIt’s a magical love.
Kaya Kaya KayaSkin, skin, skin.
Kaaya ThooralIt’s a drizzle on the skin.
Thira Thira ThiraOpen up, open up, open up.
Theera ThedalIt’s an unending search.
Ada Dada DadaOh my, oh my, oh my.
Ooda KoodalIt’s the cycle of lovers’ tiffs and making up.
A blend of intimate realism and fantastical devotion shapes the Maya Maya lyrics meaning. The singer pledges impossible feats like buying the sky and hanging a swing on the moon. This love feels both beautifully real and beautifully illusory, a central tension in the Maya Maya lyrics in English from Irugapatru.
