Uthara Unnikrishnan performs ‘Theeyai’ from the album ‘Kaadhal Enbadhu Podhu Udamai (Kepu).’ Lyricist Uma Devi and composer Kannan Narayanan create a gentle soundscape about surrendering to new love.
Released: February 7, 2025
Theeyai
Kannan Narayanan | Uthara Unnikrishnan • From “Kaadhal Enbadhu Podhu Udamai (Kepu)”
What is the meaning of Theeyai Lyrics from Kaadhal Enbadhu Podhu Udamai (Kepu)?
Uma Devi contrasts shyness rising like a wave with floating feather-light in love. She describes taking color from a lover’s fingernails to paint dreams, merging intimacy with imagination.
Theeyaai Modhum KangalEyes clashing like fire,
Sendhazhameyou’re a red flame.
Saayum Nenjil ThaavumYou leap onto my leaning heart,
Pon Aaramaemy golden garland.
Mazhai Mugilgal SoozhudhaeRain clouds are gathering,
Mayil Inangal Aadudhaeand the peacock flocks dance.
Puyal Thirandu KoodudheA storm is brewing,
Pudhu Unarvu Saerudhaeand a new feeling joins in.
Alai Yena Elundhadhu NaanamShyness rose like a wave,
Iragaai Midhandhenand I floated like a feather.
Theeyaai Modhum KangalEyes clashing like fire,
Sendhazhameyou’re a red flame.
Saayum Nenjil ThaavumYou leap onto my leaning heart,
Pon Aaramaemy golden garland.
Mazhai Mugilgal SoozhudhaeRain clouds are gathering,
Mayil Inangal Aadudhaeand the peacock flocks dance.
Puyal Thirandu KoodudheA storm is brewing,
Pudhu Unarvu Saerudhaeand a new feeling joins in.
Alai Yena Elundhadhu NaanamShyness rose like a wave,
Iragaai Midhandhenand I floated like a feather.
Theeyaai Modhum KangalEyes clashing like fire,
Sendhazhameyou’re a red flame.
Saayum Nenjil ThaavumYou leap onto my leaning heart,
Pon Aaramaemy golden garland.
Ilanthalir Pesidum MozhiyinilIn the language spoken by tender shoots,
Ilamai Malarum Kodiyeyou’re the vine where youth blooms.
Muluvadhum Tholaindhidum VizhiyinilIn eyes where everything’s lost,
Inimai Thodarum Iniyaesweetness will continue now.
Chella Pilaiyae Chinna ThimiraeMy dear child, my little pride,
Unai Edhir PaarkkirenI’m waiting for you.
Aga Porulae ArunthunaiyaeMy inner essence, my rare companion,
Varam Ena ThaanguvenI’ll hold you close like a blessing.
Iravu Pagal Inaivadhu PolJust like night and day merging,
Iyarkkaiyil KalanthirundhenI’ve blended into nature.
Saayum Nenjil ThaavumYou leap onto my leaning heart,
Pon Aaramaemy golden garland.
Mazhai Mugilgal SoozhudhaeRain clouds are gathering,
Mayil Inangal Aadudhaeand the peacock flocks dance.
Puyal Thirandu KoodudheA storm is brewing,
Pudhu Unarvu Saerudhaeand a new feeling joins in.
Alai Yena Elundhadhu NaanamShyness rose like a wave,
Iragaai Midhandhenand I floated like a feather.
Theeyaai Modhum KangalEyes clashing like fire,
Sendhazhameyou’re a red flame.
Anal Thazhal Idum Un IdazhinilIn your lips that carry the heat of embers,
Pani Thaen Parugum Suvaiyaeit’s the taste of drinking icy honey.
Isai Asaindhidum Siru IlaiyinilIn the small leaf where music sways,
Inaiyum Pinaiyum Uyireour lives join and intertwine.
Thirai Kadale ThiraviyamaeYou’re the treasure of the wavy sea,
Padagena Neendhavaeswimming like a boat.
Viral Nagathil Niram EduthuTaking the color from your fingernails,
Kanavugal Poosaveto paint my dreams.
Nilavulagam OlirugindraFor the moon-world that shines,
Velichangal Tharai VirithenI’ve spread lights across the ground.
Theeyaai Modhum KangalEyes clashing like fire,
Sendhazhameyou’re a red flame.
Theeyai Music Video
Nature imagery in Uma Devi’s Tamil lyrics meaning shows love blending self with environment. The ‘Kaadhal Enbadhu Podhu Udamai’ album frames emotions through monsoons and dancing peacocks.