Pirai Thedum Song Lyrics: English Translation and Meaning

Pirai thedum song lyrics are from the 2011 Tamil film Mayakkam Enna, directed by Selvaraghavan. The song is sung by G.V. Prakash Kumar and Saindhavi, with lyrics written by Dhanush and music composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar. The phrase "pirai thedum" means "searching for the crescent moon," and the lyrics explore love, longing, and emotional healing. Below are the full Tamil lyrics, an English translation, the meaning of each stanza, and download options for the track.

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Song details: Pirai Thedum from Mayakkam Enna

According to [jiosaavn.com](https://www.jiosaavn.com/lyrics/pirai-thedum-lyrics/ACQiBCxUQ1A), the track has more than 20 million plays on the platform. It remains one of the most revisited Tamil romantic songs of the 2010s.

Pirai Thedum song lyrics in Tamil and English translation

This section lists the lines as they appear in the song, with the transliteration and the English meaning. The translation follows the order used by [lyricsdecoder.com](https://www.lyricsdecoder.com/pirai-thedum/) and [lyricaldelights.com](https://www.lyricaldelights.com/2016/06/05/mayakkam-enna-pirai-thedum-iravile-lyrics-and-translation/).

Verse 1

Tamil: பிறை தேடும் இரவிலே உயிரே, எதை தேடி அலைகிறாய்
Transliteration: Pirai thedum iravilae uyirae, edhai thedi alaigiray
Translation: In the night when the search is for the crescent, what are you wandering in search of, my soul?

Tamil: கதை சொல்ல அழைக்கிறேன் உயிரே, அன்பே நீ வா
Transliteration: Kadhai solla azhaikkiren uyirae, anbae nee vaa
Translation: I am calling you to share your story, my dear one. My love, come to me.

Verse 2

Tamil: இருளில் கண்ணீரும் எதற்கு, மடியில் கண்மூட வா
Transliteration: Irulil kanneerum edharkku, madiyil kanmooda vaa
Translation: Why are there tears in the darkness? Come, rest your eyes in my lap.

Tamil: அழகே இந்த சோகம் எதற்கு, நான் உன் தாயும் அல்லவா
Transliteration: Azhagae indha sogam edharkku, naan un thaayum allavaa
Translation: Oh beauty, why carry this sorrow? Am I not like a mother to you?

Verse 3

Tamil: உனக்கென மட்டும் வாழும் இதயமடி, உயிர் உள்ள வரை நான் உன் அடிமையடி
Transliteration: Unakkena mattum vaazhum idhayamadi, uyirulla varai naan un adimaiyadi
Translation: This heart lives only for you. As long as I live, I will be your servant.

Verse 4

Tamil: நிழல் தேடிடும் ஆண்மையும், நிஜம் தேடிடும் பெண்மையும்
Transliteration: Nizhal thedidum aanmaiyum, nijam thedidum penmaiyum
Translation: The manhood that searches for shelter, the womanhood that searches for truth.

Tamil: ஒரு போர்வையில் வாழும் இன்பம், தெய்வம் தந்த சொந்தமா
Transliteration: Oru porvaiyil vaazhum inbam, deivam thantha sondhamaa
Translation: The joy of living under one blanket, is this a divine gift?

Verse 5

Tamil: என் ஆயுள் ரேகை நீயடி, என் ஆணி வேரடி
Transliteration: En aayul raegai neeyadi, en aani vaeradi
Translation: You are the line of fate in my life, the root of my existence.

Tamil: சுமை தாங்கும் எந்தன் கண்மணி, எனை சுடும் பனி
Transliteration: Sumai thaangum endhan kanmani, ennai sudum pani
Translation: My precious one who bears my burdens, you are the frost that burns me.

Verse 6

Tamil: விழியின் அந்த தேடலும், அலையும் உந்தன் நெஞ்சமும்
Transliteration: Vizhiyin andha thedalum, alaiyum undhan nenjamum
Translation: The searching in your eyes and the restless heart within you.

Tamil: புரிந்தாலே போதுமே, ஏழு ஜென்மம் தாங்குவேன்
Transliteration: Purindhaale podhume, ezhujenmam thaanguvaen
Translation: If I could just understand, I would bear this for seven lifetimes.

Verse 7

Tamil: அனல் மேலே வாழ்கிறாய், நதி போலே பாய்கிறாய்
Transliteration: Anal maele vaazhgirai, nadhi polae paaygirai
Translation: You live like fire, you flow like a river.

Tamil: ஒரு காரணம் இல்லையே, மீசை வைத்த பிள்ளையே
Transliteration: Oru kaaranam illaiye, meesai vaitha pillaiye
Translation: Without any reason, oh my dear moustached child.

Verse 8

Tamil: இதை காதல் என்று சொல்வதா, நிழல் காய்ந்து கொள்வதா
Transliteration: Idhai kaadhal endru solvadhaa, nizhal kaaindhukolvadhaa
Translation: Should I call this love, or a shadow that burns away?

Tamil: தினம் கொல்லும் இந்த பூமியில், நீ வரம் தரும் இடம்
Transliteration: Dhenam kollum indha bhoomiyil, nee varam tharum idam
Translation: On this earth that takes lives every day, you are the blessing it has given me.

Meaning of Pirai Thedum song

The title "Pirai Thedum" translates to "searching for the crescent moon." The crescent moon here symbolizes a quiet, steady source of light in darkness, and the song uses that image to describe the search for emotional safety in love. [lyricsdecoder.com](https://www.lyricsdecoder.com/pirai-thedum/) notes that the song captures the comfort two people find in each other during hard times. The female voice repeatedly invites the man to rest, cry, and share his story, while the male voice responds with devotion, calling her his lifeline and the root of his existence.

The lines about seven lifetimes and "the frost that burns" show a love that is both soothing and painful. The reference to a "moustached child" points to the male lead played by Dhanush, who is young and stubborn, while the line "Am I not like a mother to you?" expresses a tenderness that goes beyond romance. The song ends on a hopeful note: even in a world that takes lives daily, the beloved remains a blessing.

Pirai Thedum song download options

You can stream or download Pirai Thedum from major Indian music platforms. The song is available on the Mayakkam Enna album, which is distributed by Gemini Audio and Rajshri. If you want the original audio in high quality, use the official music apps listed below. The lyrics are also available for reading before you download.

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Play on Gaana

Get it on Apple Music

For a full list of every track on the soundtrack, see the [Mayakkam Enna album page on Lyrico](https://lyrico.net/albums/mayakkam-enna/).

Frequently asked questions about Pirai Thedum

Which movie is the Pirai Thedum song from?

Pirai Thedum is from the 2011 Tamil movie Mayakkam Enna, directed by Selvaraghavan and starring Dhanush and Richa Gangopadhyay.

Who sang Pirai Thedum?

The song is sung by G.V. Prakash Kumar and Saindhavi. G.V. Prakash Kumar also composed the music.

Who wrote the lyrics for Pirai Thedum?

Dhanush wrote the lyrics for Pirai Thedum. The same album also credits Selvaraghavan as a co-lyricist for the overall film.

What does the title Pirai Thedum mean?

Pirai Thedum means "searching for the crescent moon." It represents the search for love, comfort, and fulfillment during difficult times.

Is Pirai Thedum a duet?

Yes, it is a duet. G.V. Prakash Kumar sings the male portions and Saindhavi sings the female portions, with the two voices trading verses like a conversation.

What is the meaning of "Nizhal Thedidum Aanmaiyum" line?

The line translates to "the manhood searching for shelter and the womanhood searching for truth." It describes how the two characters approach the relationship from different emotional directions.

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