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Lyrics & meaning

Eisalaamey Eisalaam

From Aadhi Baghavan · 2013

Lyricist
Snehan
Singers
Manasi Scott, Rahul Nambiar
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
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Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Oo…oo hoo…hoo oooOo…oo hoo…hoo ooo
Oo…oo hoo…hoo oooOo…oo hoo…hoo ooo
Oo…oo hoo…hoo oooOo…oo hoo…hoo ooo
Oo…oo hoo…hoo oooOo…oo hoo…hoo ooo
Female
Aisalaamae aisalaamGreetings, peace be upon you!
Aanum pennum aisalaamGreetings to man and woman alike!
Moga theeyil vegalaamLet us cook in the fire of desire,
Vaa vaa vaaCome, come, come!
Female
Ilamai ennum thee poriYouth is a spark of fire,
Yeriyum podhae pooppariPluck the flowers while it burns!
Endhan dhegam strawberyMy body is like a strawberry,
Vaa vaa vaaCome, come, come!
Aasai ennum thaai mozhiDesire is our native tongue,
Pesi paarkka orr vazhiHere is a way to speak it!
Asaiva aatril nee kuliBathe in the flowing river of sensual pleasure,
Inbathai thedaadha aalilladaaThere is no man alive who does not seek pleasure, my friend!
Female
Oo…oo hoo…hoo oooOo…oo hoo…hoo ooo
Oo…oo hoo…hoo oooOo…oo hoo…hoo ooo
Oo…oo hoo…hoo oooOo…oo hoo…hoo ooo
Oo…oo hoo…hoo oooOo…oo hoo…hoo ooo
Chorus
Iskalabi iskalabi aavo aavo aavoIskalabi, iskalabi, come, come, come!
Iskalabi iskalabi aavo aavo aavoIskalabi, iskalabi, come, come, come!
Female
Ae…haan…aa…aaa….aa…aa…Ae…haan…aa…aaa….aa…aa…
Minsaram pola sandhosham thedumSeeking happiness like electric spark,
Velvettu poomettu naan thaanadaaI am a velvet flower bud, my friend!
Samsaara thollai inguttu illaiThere are no domestic troubles here,
Unnoda vegatha nee kaattudaaShow your full intensity and speed!
Female
Hoo oo hoo wowHoo oo hoo wow
Hoo oo hoooHoo oo hooo
Hoo oo hoo wowHoo oo hoo wow
Hoo oo hoooHoo oo hooo
Female
Aei raathiri aanaa rangolidaaHey, when night falls, it is a colorful celebration!
Ellorum ingae pangaalidaaEveryone here shares a bond as partners!
Vaaliba kaattil dheewalidaaIt is a festive Diwali in the forest of youth!
Veenaa nee podaadhae poi velidaaDo not put on a false facade needlessly!
Chorus
Waalalahiyahiyae waalalahiyahiyaeWaalalahiyahiyae waalalahiyahiyae
Waalalahiyahiyae waalalahiyahiyaeWaalalahiyahiyae waalalahiyahiyae
Waalalahiyahiyae waalalahiyahiyaeWaalalahiyahiyae waalalahiyahiyae
Waalalahiyahiyae waalalahiyahiyaeWaalalahiyahiyae waalalahiyahiyae
Female
Ullaasam thediSeeking fun,
Urchaagham thediSeeking enthusiasm,
Muthathin saththathilIn the sound of sweet kisses,
Oor koodalaamLet the whole town assemble!
Female
Pollaadha ulagamThis wicked world
Sonnaalae kalagamstirs up conflict whenever it speaks!
Ponnukkum bodhaikkumFor women and intoxication,
Poi sollalaamone can even tell white lies!
Female
Ellaarum inga bakthan illaNo one here is a pious devotee,
Unmaiyil yaarum buthan illaIn truth, no one here is a Buddha!
Aasaiyil asaivam thappae illaFleshy indulgence in desire is no crime at all,
Thappillaa vaazhkaiyil uppae illaA life without mistakes has no taste or salt!
Chorus
Iskalabi iskalabi aavo aavo aavoIskalabi, iskalabi, come, come, come!
Iskalabi iskalabi aavo aavo aavoIskalabi, iskalabi, come, come, come!
Female
Hae aisalaamae aisalaamHey, greetings, peace be upon you!
Vettaiyaada vaa salaaCome to hunt, my brother!
Veru ulagam thedalaamLet us search for another world,
Vaa vaa vaaCome, come, come!
Female
Ae dhaanam thandha boomidaaThis earth was gifted to us,
Thangi pidikkum saamidaaGod is there to hold and support us,
Vaazhndhu theerthaan nyaanidaaThe one who lived life fully is the true sage,
Sorghathai verengum thedaadhae daaDo not search for heaven anywhere else, my friend!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Aisalaamae Aisalaam' from the movie Aadhi Bhagavan (2013) is a high-energy dance track celebrating hedonism, youthful passion, and living life in the present without societal inhibitions. The lyrics encourage people to embrace desire, joy, and indulgence, arguing that no human is entirely saintly or faultless. It frames human passions as natural and urges everyone to seek heaven right here on earth rather than in an unknown afterlife. Composed with global beat influences and catchy hooks, lyricist Snehan uses vivid metaphors comparing youth to fire and pleasure to a river. The underlying message lightheartedly dismisses hypocritical social norms, suggesting that a life devoid of flaws, thrills, and indulgence is as bland as food without salt.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Ilamai ennum thee pori

Compares youth to a spark of fire ('Ilamai ennum thee pori') to highlight its short-lived, intense nature.

Simile / Metaphor

Endhan dhegam strawbery

Compares the singer's physical presence to a strawberry ('Endhan dhegam strawbery') emphasizing sweetness and temptation.

Rhyme / Monorhyme (Aedhugai & Monai)

Ellaarum inga bakthan illa

The lines share end-rhyming patterns and rhythmic sound matching like 'bakthan illa' / 'buthan illa' / 'thappae illa' / 'uppae illa'.

Idiom / Maxim

Thappillaa vaazhkaiyil uppae illa

Uses a philosophical comparison stating that a life without flaws lacks flavor ('uppae illa'), justifying human imperfection.

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Trivia

Aadhi Bhagavan (2013), directed by Ameer starring Jayam Ravi and Neetu Chandra, features a hit soundtrack composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja with lyrics written by Snehan. The track mixes Middle Eastern vocal stylings with energetic dance rhythms.

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