Maya Maya
Karthik feat. Sujatha Lyrics


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Maaya Maaya Maaya Elaam Maaya
Chaaya Chaaya Chaaya Elaam Chaaya
Maaya Maaya Maaya Elaam Maaya
Chaaya Chaaya Chaaya Elaam Chaaya
Santhoshi Santhoshi Santhoshi Nee
Santhosham Kondaadum Sanyaasi
Santhoshi Santhoshi Santhoshi Unn
Santhosham Un Kaiyil Nee Yosi
Maaya Maaya Maaya Elaam Maaya
Chaaya Chaaya Chaaya Elaam Chaaya
Maaya Maaya Maaya Elaam Maaya
Chaaya Chaaya Chaaya Elaam Chaaya

Pattum Padaamale Thottum Thodaamale
Thaamarai Ilai Thanneer Pol Nee
Otti Otaamal Iru
Thaamarai Ilai Thanneer Pol Nee
Otti Otaamal Iru
Maaya Maaya Maaya Elaam Maaya
Chaaya Chaaya Chaaya Elaam Chaaya
Maaya Maaya Maaya Elaam Maaya
Chaaya Chaaya Chaaya Elaam Chaaya

Vaasanai Irukkum Varayinil Širikkum
Pøøkalin Kathaithaan Bøømiyil Namakkum
Ulaginil Èthuvum Nirantharam Illai
Urangidum Varaiyil Šuthanthiram Illai
Avan Avan Šølvaan Aayiram Šeithi
Alapavan Peyarthaan Arasiyalvaathi
Atharkenna Šeiya Athu Antha Pathaviyin Jaathi
Unathu Kai Kaalgale Uthavum Nanbargale
Thirai Kadal Mel Ènnai Thuli Inai Pøl
Nee Otti Otaamal Iru

Maaya Maaya Maaya Èlaam Maaya
Chaaya Chaaya Chaaya Èlaam Chaaya
Maaya Maaya Maaya Èlaam Maaya
Chaaya Chaaya Chaaya Èlaam Chaaya

Kaatre Pø Kaatre Pø
Èn Kaathalanai Kandupidi
Kaneeril Kaneeril Naan
Varaintha Kaditham Padi
Maayai Pøl Šaayai Pøl
Kaathal Uravu Oør Naalum Aavathillai
Oønødum Uyirødum Vaazhum Azhagu Pøiyaaga Pøvathillai
Kaatre Pø Kaatre Pø
Èn Kaathalanai Kandupidi

Pattum Padaamale Kønjam Paravilla
Thøttum Thødaamale Thødalaam Idama Illa
Thaamarai Ilai Thanneer Pøl Nee
Otti Otaamal Iru
Thaamarai Ilai Thanneer Pøl Nee
Ènnai Ènaamal Iru

Šanthøshi Šanthøshi Šanthøshi Nee
Ènnødu Ondraanal Šamsaari
Šanthøshi Šanthøshi Šanthøshi Nee
Thøtaal Naan Pønaaven Un Raasi
Maaya Maaya Maaya Èlaam Maaya
Chaaya Chaaya Chaaya Èlaam Chaaya
Maaya Maaya Maaya Èlaam Maaya
Chaaya Chaaya Chaaya Èlaam Chaaya

Pattum Padaamale. Thøttum Thødaamale
Thaamarai Ilai Thanneer Pøl Nee
Otti Otaamal Iru




Thaamarai Ilai Thanneer Pøl Nee
Ènnai Ènaamal Iru

Overall Meaning

The song Maya Maya is a beautiful Tamil song that talks about the fleeting nature of life and love. The song begins with the lines "Maaya Maaya Maaya Elaam Maaya, Chaaya Chaaya Chaaya Elaam Chaaya" which roughly translate to "Everything is an illusion, everything is a shade". The use of the word Maya, which refers to the concept of illusion in Hindu philosophy, sets the tone for the rest of the song.


The song continues with lines like "Pattum Padaamale Thottum Thodaamale, Thaamarai Ilai Thanneer Pol Nee" which talks about how life is like a delicate flower that fades away quickly. The lyrics suggest that we should enjoy the fleeting moments and savor them before they disappear. The song also talks about the importance of being happy and satisfied with the present moment as it is, without worrying too much about the past or the future.


The final verse of the song talks about the importance of friendship and love. The lines "Unathu Kai Kaalgale Uthavum Nanbargale, Thirai Kadal Mel Ennai Thuli Inai Pol Nee Otti Otaamal Iru" remind the listener to rely on and cherish their close friends, who will be there for them like the steady flow of a river.


Overall, the song Maya Maya is a beautiful representation of the teachings of Hindu philosophy, advocating for living in the moment, enjoying life, and valuing friendships.


Line by Line Meaning

Maaya Maaya Maaya Elaam Maaya
Illusion, illusion, everything is illusion.


Chaaya Chaaya Chaaya Elaam Chaaya
Shadow, shadow, everything is shadow.


Santhoshi Santhoshi Santhoshi Nee
Happiness, happiness, happiness is all you need.


Santhosham Kondaadum Sanyaasi
The one who attains happiness is the true saint.


Santhoshi Santhoshi Santhoshi Unn
Happiness, happiness, happiness is within you.


Santhosham Un Kaiyil Nee Yosi
You hold the key to your own happiness.


Pattum Padaamale Thottum Thodaamale
Without singing or dancing.


Thaamarai Ilai Thanneer Pol Nee
You are like a lotus leaf in the water.


Otti Otaamal Iru
Stay still and calm.


Vaasanai Irukkum Varayinil Širikkum
Laugh amidst the fragrance that surrounds you.


Pøøkalin Kathaithaan Bøømiyil Namakkum
We are just stories on this earth.


Ulaginil Èthuvum Nirantharam Illai
Nothing is permanent in this world.


Urangidum Varaiyil Šuthanthiram Illai
There is no freedom in the cycle of birth and death.


Avan Avan Šølvaan Aayiram Šeithi
He who speaks dominates, even if he has done a thousand wrongs.


Alapavan Peyarthaan Arasiyalvaathi
A skilled orator becomes a politician.


Atharkenna Šeiya Athu Antha Pathaviyin Jaathi
What is the use of doing anything for this material world?


Unathu Kai Kaalgale Uthavum Nanbargale
Your helping hands are your true friends.


Thirai Kadal Mel Ènnai Thuli Inai Pøl
Like a drop in the ocean of the world.


Nee Otti Otaamal Iru
You stay calm and still.


Kaatre Pø Kaatre Pø
The wind blows, the wind blows.


Èn Kaathalanai Kandupidi
And I caught sight of my beloved.


Kaneeril Kaneeril Naan
I, with tears in my eyes.


Varaintha Kaditham Padi
Reciting a tale of longing.


Maayai Pøl Šaayai Pøl
Like a mirage, like a dream.


Kaathal Uravu Oør Naalum Aavathillai
Relationships of love are not forever.


Oønødum Uyirødum Vaazhum Azhagu Pøiyaaga Pøvathillai
Beauty cannot keep body and soul alive.


Pattum Padaamale Kønjam Paravilla
Without singing or dancing, there is no little joy.


Thøttum Thødaamale Thødalaam Idama Illa
Without touching or playing, there is no thirst for life.


Ènnai Ènaamal Iru
Stay on without identifying with me.


Šanthøshi Šanthøshi Šanthøshi Nee
Happiness, happiness, happiness is all you need.


Ènnødu Ondraanal Šamsaari
You are just a visitor here.


Thøtaal Naan Pønaaven Un Raasi
I will leave without touching your throne.




Writer(s): KARTHIK, SHRESHTA

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