Andrea Jeremiah delivers a conversational monologue in “Thediye Thediye,” from the album Va Quarter Cutting. Kumararaja wrote the lyrics; G. V. Prakash Kumar composed the music. The Tamil song captures a weary search for brightness.
Thediye Thediye
Andrea Jeremiah • From “Va Quarter Cutting”
Va Quarter Cutting’s Thediye Thediye Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Andrea Jeremiah details eyes tiring from constant searching, comparing life to an “algebra algorithm.” She describes a seesaw existence, where luck disappoints. Kumararaja then shifts the imagery towards growing hope.
Thediye Thediye Kangal OoygindradheSearching and searching, my eyes are growing weary.
Ambuli Pola Nam Vetkai TheigindradheMy desires are waning, just like the moon.
Algebra Algorithm Polave Iruntha En VanilIn my sky, which has been like an algebra algorithm,
Minnal Minnum NerathaiA moment when lightning flashes.
Thediye Thediye Kangal OoygindradheSearching and searching, my eyes are growing weary.
Ambuli Pola Nam Vetkai TheigindradheMy desires are waning, just like the moon.
Algebra Algorithm Polave Iruntha En VanilIn my sky, which has been like an algebra algorithm,
Minnal Minnum NerathaiA moment when lightning flashes.
Engo En Lifeum OdumMy life just runs on somewhere.
Seesaw Vil AdumPlaying on a seesaw,
Pillai PoleJust like a child.
Mel Vandhum Keezhe PogumIt comes up, then it goes down.
Vandhum Varamal PogumIt comes, then it goes without arriving.
Eerellam Thummal Pol IzhuthidumIt just slips away like a sneeze.
En Luckum Yematriye PogumAnd my luck also disappoints and leaves.
Thediye Thediye Kangal OoygindradheSearching and searching, my eyes are growing weary.
Ambuli Pola Nam Vetkai TheigindradheMy desires are waning, just like the moon.
Algebra Algorithm Polave Iruntha En VanilIn my sky, which has been like an algebra algorithm,
Minnal Minnum NerathaiA moment when lightning flashes.
Thediye Thediye Kangal OoygindradheSearching and searching, my eyes are growing weary.
Ambuli Pola Nam Vetkai TheigindradheMy desires are waning, just like the moon.
Algebra Algorithm Polave Iruntha En VanilIn my sky, which has been like an algebra algorithm,
Minnal Minnum NerathaiA moment when lightning flashes.
Engo En Lifeum OdumMy life just runs on somewhere.
Seesaw Vil AdumPlaying on a seesaw,
Pillai PoleJust like a child.
Mel Vandhum Keezhe PogumIt comes up, then it goes down.
Vandhum Varamal PogumIt comes, then it goes without arriving.
Eerellam Thummal Pol IzhuthidumIt just slips away like a sneeze.
En Luckum Yematriye PogumAnd my luck also disappoints and leaves.
Thedinen Thedinen Kannil TherigindradheI searched and searched, and now it’s appearing in my eyes.
Ambuli Pola Nambikkai ValargindradheMy hope is growing, just like the moon.
Pattiyin Kammalai Polave Aganda En VanilIn my vast sky, which is now like a grandmother’s earring,
Vinmeengal Kan KottumThe stars are winking.
Thedinen Thedinen Kannil TherigindradheI searched and searched, and now it’s appearing in my eyes.
Ambuli Pola Nambikkai ValargindradheMy hope is growing, just like the moon.
Pattiyin Kammalai Polave Aganda En VanilIn my vast sky, which is now like a grandmother’s earring,
Vinmeengal Kan KottumThe stars are winking.
Engum Santhosham PongumHappiness overflows everywhere.
Oonjalil Pillai Pol AdidumIt’ll play like a child on a swing.
Pin Vandhu Munne PogumIt’ll come from behind, then move forward.
Kannal Kandale PodhumJust seeing it with my eyes is enough.
Kottavi Pole Otti KollumIt’ll cling to me, just like a yawn.
En Anandham Thottri KollumMy joy will just appear.
Thedinen Thedinen Kannil TherigindradheI searched and searched, and now it’s appearing in my eyes.
Ambuli Pola Nambikkai ValargindradheMy hope is growing, just like the moon.
Pattiyin Kammalai Polave Aganda En VanilIn my vast sky, which is now like a grandmother’s earring,
Vinmeengal Kan KottumThe stars are winking.
Thedinen Thedinen Kannil TherigindradheI searched and searched, and now it’s appearing in my eyes.
Ambuli Pola Nambikkai ValargindradheMy hope is growing, just like the moon.
Pattiyin Kammalai Polave Aganda En VanilIn my vast sky, which is now like a grandmother’s earring,
Vinmeengal Kan KottumThe stars are winking.
Engum Santhosham PongumHappiness overflows everywhere.
Oonjalil Pillai Pol AdidumIt’ll play like a child on a swing.
Pin Vandhu Munne PogumIt’ll come from behind, then move forward.
Kannal Kandale PodhumJust seeing it with my eyes is enough.
Kottavi Pole Otti KollumIt’ll cling to me, just like a yawn.
En Anandham Thottri KollumMy joy will just appear.
Thediye Thediye Music Video
The lyrics conclude with hope expanding like the moon, a sky vast like a grandmother’s earring, filled with winking stars. Andrea Jeremiah’s delivery provides a candid account of finding joy despite daily struggles. The journey maps frustrations to happiness, as seen in the “Thediye Thediye” lyrics meaning.