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Lyrics & meaning

Ayalpirai

From Laandhar · 2024

Lyricist
Uma Devi
Singer
Shakthisree Gopalan
Music director
M. S. Prraveen
Details
Laandhar2024

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Iyal isaiye kavi mozhiyeOh natural music, oh poetic language!
Ul manathil urasi kollatheDo not rub against my inner heart.
Female
Ippadi oruthan enakkaIs a man like this really for me?
Enakaaga irukanHe exists entirely for me.
Vinmeen poruthiStudded with stars,
Nilaladum vilakkaLike a lamp casting shadows,
Female
Enna maathi senjaane olungaHe remade me so perfectly.
Kannukulla oruthan nulanjaane alagaA man entered into my eyes so beautifully.
Female
Ayalpirai vaanathilIn the sky of a strange crescent moon,
Puthu vitha konathilIn a completely new perspective,
Mudiyatha vattathil ivanudan naanIn an infinite circle, I am with him.
Vizhilmarai meethathilIn the remainder of a hidden glance,
Sarivara thookathilIn deep, peaceful sleep,
Thodatha megathil yengilum ivan thaanIn untouched clouds, he is everywhere.
Female
Nirai konda kadhalA love overflowing with fullness,
Sirai kandu vazhndhumEven if it lives within a prison,
Oru murai kan saainthuLeaning my eyes close just once,
Un maarbil maaivenI will surrender upon your chest.
Female
Unai paatha nerilWhen I met you face to face,
Vizhi saiyavillaiMy eyes did not turn away.
Udalengum pogumThe magic coursing through my body,
Maayam pogavillaiHas not faded away.
Female
Onnu enna ulla unnaWhat is this oneness within you?
Nenju unna thanguraMy heart cradles you.
Kannu munna nee ninnaWhen you stand before my eyes,
Pinna manasil unnai olikkirenI hide you deep inside my soul.
Female
Iyal isaiye kavi mozhiyeOh natural music, oh poetic language!
Ul manathil urasi kollatheDo not rub against my inner heart.
Female
Ippadi oruthan enakkaIs a man like this really for me?
Enakaaga irukanHe exists entirely for me.
Vinmeen poruthiStudded with stars,
Nilaladum vilakkaLike a lamp casting shadows,
Female
Enna maathi senjaane olungaHe remade me so perfectly.
Kannukulla oruthan nulanjaane alagaA man entered into my eyes so beautifully.
Female
Ayalpirai vaanathilIn the sky of a strange crescent moon,
Puthu vitha konathilIn a completely new perspective,
Mudiyatha vattathil ivanudan naanIn an infinite circle, I am with him.
Vizhilmarai meethathilIn the remainder of a hidden glance,
Sarivara thookathilIn deep, peaceful sleep,
Thodatha megathil yengilum ivan thaanIn untouched clouds, he is everywhere.
Female
Iyal isaiye kavi mozhiyeOh natural music, oh poetic language!
Ul manathil urasi kollatheDo not rub against my inner heart.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Iyal Isaiye' from the film Laandhar (2024) is an intimate expression of romantic awe and emotional awakening. The female protagonist reflects on the unexpected arrival of a lover who seems tailored specifically for her. She compares her inner feelings to natural music and poetic verses that gently stir her heart, capturing how his presence reshapes her identity and worldview. Through lush cosmic imagery—crescent moons, infinite circles, and star-studded lamps—the lyricist Uma Devi conveys a love that transcends routine existence. Whether in waking reality, quiet reflection, or deep sleep, the lover's image remains omnipresent, bringing a profound sense of completeness and peaceful surrender.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamaai)

Iyal isaiye kavi mozhiye

The lyrics metaphorically describe the beloved's speech and presence as natural music ('Iyal Isai') and poetic language ('Kavi Mozhi').

Ethukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Nirai konda kadhal / Sirai kandu vazhndhum

The second consonant sound 'rai' matches in consecutive lines 'Nirai' and 'Sirai', creating classical Tamil poetic rhythm.

Imagery (Kaatchiputham)

Vinmeen poruthi / Nilaladum vilakka

Uses vivid cosmic visuals like a star-embedded lamp and a crescent moon to portray the magical impact of love.

Anaphora (Sollalavu Repetition)

Ippadi oruthan enakka / Enakaaga irukan

Repetition of 'Enakka' and 'Enakaaga' emphasizes the speaker's sense of wonder that someone exists solely for her.

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Trivia

'Iyal Isaiye' from the 2024 Tamil thriller 'Laandhar' features music composed by M.S. Prraveen and lyrics by prominent poet Uma Devi. Sung by Shakthisree Gopalan, the track serves as a soulful melodic contrast to the film's intense crime-thriller storyline.

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