Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: pop-film
Song Meaning of “Maayathe” by Haricharan
Maayathe is a Tamil folk song about how love and devotion to ones partner can create a life-long commitment. The song is a celebration of this bond, urging couples to nurture it. The singer conveys the idea that true love can bridge any kind of divide, be it age, religion, language, or region, and that it should be nurtured and strengthened.
The singer reflects on the power of love and the importance of appreciating it in the lyrics of the song, “Rakkama Maayathe….Kaiyai Vidavum, Ullam Maayathe….Vazhum Vidadi”. This is translated to mean ‘Handsome, may your love…Come together and remain together. May your love fill our hearts.’ The song reflects on the constancy of love and its ability to overcome any obstacle.
The song further conveys the idea that with love, time stands still, and its effects last throughout a lifetime. With faith, hope and commitment, a loving bond is created and it can be sustained for life. The singer conveys the message that love must be cherished and treasured always. The chorus of the song, translated to ‘Let us live with love and joy, with great awe and respect, and forever remain together’ summarises the content of the song.