Priyasakhi from the Gopura Vasalile album offers a grand, cinematic love duet. Vaali writes lyrics, while Ilayaraja composes a soaring melody. The singing duo of Mano Murthy and Yogaraj Bhat trades verses of yearning and hope.
Released: July 1, 2025
Priyasakhi
Mano Murthy | Yogaraj Bhat • From “Gopura Vasalile”
Priyasakhi Lyrics Translation (from “Gopura Vasalile”)
Mano Murthy sings that one glimpse can lift the earth, a promise that love can move mountains. He likens the waiting lover to a wilted cuckoo trapped in a cage, still hoping for release.
Priyasaki Priyasaki Varuven Vasal ThediMy beloved, my beloved, I’ll come seeking your door.
Varutham Yenadi Tharuven Padal KoadiWhy the sorrow, my girl? I’ll give you millions of songs.
Thanimai YedhadiWhy do you feel so lonely?
Ilaiya Dhegam Inaiya VendumOur young bodies must become one.
Priyasaki Nan PriyasakiMy beloved, I’m your beloved.
Priyasaki Un PriyasakiMy beloved, I’m your beloved.
Varuvai Vasal ThediYou’ll come seeking my door.
Varunthum PoonkodiI’m a grieving ‘flowering vine’ seeking you.
Tharuvai Padal KoadiYou’ll give me millions of songs.
Thavikkum PaingkiliI’m a struggling ‘green parrot’ waiting for you.
Ilaiya Dhegam Inaiya VendumOur young bodies must become one.
Iniya Ragam Punaiya VendumWe must compose a sweet melody together.
Priyasaki Oh PriyasakiMy beloved, oh my beloved.
Kadhalan Veeramigu Aanmagan AanmaganThe lover is a brave man, a truly strong man.
Kavalai Meerivarum Nayagan NayaganHe’s the hero who rises above all worries.
Parvai Ondru Kattu KanmaniGive me just one look, my dear.
Bhoomi Thannai Kaiyil YendhuvenI’ll lift the whole world in my hands.
Varthai Ondru Pesu PonmaniSpeak just one word, my precious.
Megam Pola Vanil NeendhuvenI’ll swim through the sky like a cloud.
Vanamum Vaiyamum Vazhthume OhThe heavens and the earth will bless us.
Priyasaki Oh PriyasakiMy beloved, oh my beloved.
Koondile Kadhal Kuyil Vadudhu VadudhuThe ‘cuckoo’ of love is wilting in its cage.
Kondupo Koovi Unai Thedudhu ThedudhuTake me away; it’s calling out and searching for you.
Vennilavai Chiraiyil VaippadhaShould the white moon be kept in a prison?
Manam Enna Veliyil NirpadhaIs my heart meant to just wait outside?
Veeramana NenjamillaiyaDon’t you have a brave heart?
Nenjil Indha VanjiyillaiyaDon’t you have this ‘maiden’ in your heart?
Nee Varum Padhaiyai Parkkiren VaI’m watching the path you’ll take, so come.
Priyasaki Nan PriyasakiMy beloved, I’m your beloved.
Priyasaki Oh PriyasakiMy beloved, oh my beloved.
Priyasakhi Music Video
Listeners may feel that The English lyrics of ‘Priyasakhi’ speak of the pain of separation. Priyasakhi proves love can bridge any gap. The song’s power lies in its blend of longing and hope.