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Isaimozhi
Lyrics & meaning

Chennai Senthamizh

From M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi · 2004

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
Not listed
Music director
Srikanth Deva
Details
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi2004

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Haa….haaa…aaahaaa…aaa….Haa….haaa…aaahaaa…aaa….
Haa….haaa…Haa….haaa…
Chorus :Thaa thim thaaa…(3)Chorus: Thaa thim thaaa… (3)
Male
Chennai senthamizhPure Tamil of Chennai
Maranthen unnaalaeI forgot because of you
Chennai senthamizhPure Tamil of Chennai
Muzhuvathum maranthenI forgot completely
Kerala naattu kiliyae nee solluParrot of Kerala, tell me
Vasiyam vaithaayoDid you cast a spell on me?
Chennai senthamizhPure Tamil of Chennai
Chorus :HooooChorus: Hoooo
Male :Maranthen unnaalaeMale: I forgot because of you
Chorus :HooooChorus: Hoooo
Male
Chennai senthamizhPure Tamil of Chennai
Maranthen unnaalaeI forgot because of you
Chennai senthamizhPure Tamil of Chennai
Maranthen unnaalaeI forgot because of you
Nenthiram pazhamaeOh sweet Nendran banana!
Neimeni nathiyaeOh Neiyyar river!
Milagu kodiyae naanI am like a pepper vine
Chennai senthamizhPure Tamil of Chennai
Chorus :HooooChorus: Hoooo
Male :Muzhuvathum maranthenMale: I forgot completely
Chorus :HooooChorus: Hoooo
Male
Ho ho ho ho ho hoodaHo ho ho ho ho hooda
Hooda ho hooda ho ho hoodaHooda ho hooda ho ho hooda
Chorus
Sa sa ga sa sa gaSa sa ga sa sa ga
Sa sa ma dha pa ma ma ma gaSa sa ma dha pa ma ma ma ga
Sa sa ga sa sa gaSa sa ga sa sa ga
Sa sa ma dha pa ma ma ma gaSa sa ma dha pa ma ma ma ga
……………………………………………..……………………………………………..
Sa ga ma pa ma ga sa ri saSa ga ma pa ma ga sa ri sa
Male
Sakhi unniram haa…aa..aaaMy dear, your complexion haa…aa..aaa
Haa..aaa….aaa haaa aaaaHaa..aaa….aaa haaa aaaa
Sakhi unniram sembaruthi poo niramMy dear, your skin tone is like a red hibiscus flower
Sakhi unniram sembaruthi poo niramMy dear, your skin tone is like a red hibiscus flower
Saalaiyil nee nadanthal vibathugal aayiramIf you walk on the street, a thousand accidents will occur
Unnai kaanavae nilavum thondridumEven the moon appears just to catch a glimpse of you
Chorus :Thom thomthom thom tharigidaChorus: Thom thomthom thom tharigida
Male :Aaa…unnai kaanave nilavum thondridumMale: Aaa… Even the moon appears just to catch a glimpse of you
Ithanai azhaga endru theinthidumAnd it wanes, wondering 'is anyone this beautiful?'
Male
Chennai senthamizhPure Tamil of Chennai
Maranthen unnaalaeI forgot because of you
Chennai senthamizhPure Tamil of Chennai
Chorus :HooooChorus: Hoooo
Male :Hae tharath thaara raththaatha raaMale: Hae tharath thaara raththaatha raa
Chorus :HooooChorus: Hoooo
Female
Haa….aaa haaa aaaHaa….aaa haaa aaa
Haa .. aaa… aaa … hahaa aaaaHaa .. aaa… aaa … hahaa aaaa
Chorus
…………………………….………………………….
Chorus
Sa sa ga sa sa gaSa sa ga sa sa ga
Sa sa ma dha pa ma ma ma gaSa sa ma dha pa ma ma ma ga
Sa sa ga sa sa gaSa sa ga sa sa ga
Sa ga ma pa ma ga sa ri saSa ga ma pa ma ga sa ri sa
Male
Kaathal kadhakkaliDance of romantic Kathakali
Female :Endrum kaana innoru chandamFemale: Another rhythm never seen before
Nin kaanmunnae natchathrangalIn front of your eyes, stars
Kandu nyaan en paingiliyae..I saw, my sweet parrot..
Male :Kaathal kadhakkaliMale: Dance of romantic Kathakali
Kangalil paarkkirenI see in your eyes
Kaathal kadhakkaliDance of romantic Kathakali
Kangalil paarkkirenI see in your eyes
Thiruvonam thiruvizha idhayathil paarkkirenI see the Thiruvonam festival in your heart
Paakku marangalai kazhuthil paarkkirenI see slender areca palm trees in your neck
Paakku marangalai kazhuthil paarkkirenI see slender areca palm trees in your neck
Pesum roja udhatil paarkkirenI see a talking rose in your lips
Male
Chennai senthamizhPure Tamil of Chennai
Maranthen unnaalaeI forgot because of you
Chennai senthamizhPure Tamil of Chennai
Muzhuvathum maranthenI forgot completely
Kerala naattu kiliyae nee solluParrot of Kerala, tell me
Vasiyam vaithaayoDid you cast a spell on me?
Chennai senthamizhPure Tamil of Chennai
Chorus :HooooChorus: Hoooo
Male :Maranthen unnaalaeMale: I forgot because of you
Chorus :Thakathimi tharigidaChorus: Thakathimi tharigida
Tharigida tharigida thaamTharigida tharigida thaam

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

In 'Chennai Senthamizh' from the movie M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi, the protagonist expresses how captivating his beloved from Kerala is, to the point that he forgets his native Chennai Tamil tongue. He uses rich imagery involving icons of Kerala and Tamil Nadu—comparing her complexion to hibiscus flowers, her grace to Kathakali dance, and her neck to slender areca palm trees—to express his deep enchantment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani (Simile / Metaphor)

Sakhi unniram sembaruthi poo niram

Comparing the heroine's complexion to the bright red hue of the hibiscus flower ('sembaruthi poo niram').

Thyaasa / Hyperbole

Saalaiyil nee nadanthal vibathugal aayiram

Exaggerating that if she walks down the street, a thousand accidents will happen due to people being distracted by her beauty.

Personification

Ithanai azhaga endru theinthidum

Attributing human emotions to the moon, suggesting it wanes ('theinthidum') out of awe and envy of her beauty.

Alliteration / Monai

Kaathal kadhakkali / Kangalil paarkkiren

Repetition of the 'K' sound in 'Kaathal kadhakkali / Kangalil paarkkiren'.

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Trivia

Composed by Srikanth Deva, this playful romantic song contrasts Chennai urban Tamil culture with Kerala traditions, reflecting the cross-cultural dynamic between the lead characters portrayed by Jayam Ravi and Asin.

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