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Lyrics & meaning

En Idhayam

From Ilaiyavan · 2000

Lyricist
Arivumathi
Singers
P. Unnikrishnan, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Ilaiyavan
Movie release year
2000
Lyrics added on
28 Nov 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
En idhayam muzhudhum
Neeyae neeyae raasaathi
En kanavil ninaivil
Neeyae neeyae raasaathi
Nam kaadhal manam paadum
Pudhu vaanil vilaiyaadum
Iru paravai irandu siragaa
En idhayam ularudhaa
En idhayam muzhudhum
Neeyae neeyae raasaathi
En kanavil ninaivil
Neeyae neeyae raasaathi
Thendralukku thoodhaaga
Andralarndha poovaaga
Neeyum thaan neeyum thaan
Aadi vandha thaeraaga
Odai thandha neeraaga
Nee nadandhaai nee nadandhaai
Andhiyil paadaadho kaaman kuyilae
Aayulum koodaadho kaadhal vazhiyae
Mani osai ketkindra
Ponnaana naeram
Andha maniyin isaiyil manadhu kidandhu
Thavikkirathae poruthiru
En idhayam muzhudhum
Neeyae neeyae raasaathi
En kanavil ninaivil
Neeyae neeyae raasaathi
Nam kaadhal manam paadum
Pudhu vaanil vilaiyaadum
Iru paravai irandu siragaa
En idhayam ularudhaa
En idhayam muzhudhum
Neeyae neeyae raasaathi
Female : En kanavil ninaivil
Neeyae neeyae raasaavae
Kaalai naera boopaalam
Neela vanna aagaayam
Pol irundhaai pol irundhaai
Ullangaiyil thaenaaga
Vandhu vandhu thaanaaga
Nee vizhundhaai nee vizhundhaai
Minnalaai raagangal pudhiya neruppu
Veeranai jadhi podum unadhu sirippu
Yaar yaarkku yaar yendru
Yaar solluvaar
Enadhu uyirai enadhu udalai
Unakkenavae kodukkiren
En idhayam muzhudhum
Neeyae neeyae raasaavae
En kanavil ninaivil
Neeyae neeyae raasaavae
Nam kaadhal manam paadum
Pudhu vaanil vilaiyaadum
Iru paravai irandu siragaa
En idhayam ularudhaa
En idhayam muzhudhum
Neeyae neeyae raasaavae
Male : En kanavil ninaivil
Neeyae neeyae raasaathi
In all of my heart,
it is only you, my princess!
In my dreams and thoughts,
it is only you, my princess!
Our loving hearts sing,
playing freely in a brand-new sky!
Are we two birds, or just two wings of one?
Is my heart simply rambling in love?
In all of my heart,
it is only you, my princess!
In my dreams and thoughts,
it is only you, my princess!
Like a messenger sent by the gentle breeze,
like a fresh flower that bloomed today,
it was you, only you!
Like a gracefully swaying chariot,
like clear water from a flowing stream,
you walked into my life, yes you did!
Won't the cuckoo bird of love sing at dusk?
Won't our lifespans increase along this path of love?
As we hear the chiming of the bells,
at this golden hour,
my heart is stirred by their music and aches with desire—
please wait just a little longer!
In all of my heart,
it is only you, my princess!
In my dreams and thoughts,
it is only you, my princess!
Our loving hearts sing,
playing freely in a brand-new sky!
Are we two birds, or just two wings of one?
Is my heart simply rambling in love?
In all of my heart,
it is only you, my princess!
Female: In my dreams and thoughts,
it is only you, my prince!
Like a morning melody,
like the bright blue sky,
that is how you were to me, just like that!
Like sweet honey resting in my palm,
all on your own,
you came and fell softly into my life!
Melodies flash like lightning, a fresh spark of fire,
and your smile makes even a warrior dance to its rhythm!
Who is meant for whom in this world—
who can ever say?
My very soul and my body,
I give them entirely to you!
In all of my heart,
it is only you, my prince!
In my dreams and thoughts,
it is only you, my prince!
Our loving hearts sing,
playing freely in a brand-new sky!
Are we two birds, or just two wings of one?
Is my heart simply rambling in love?
In all of my heart,
it is only you, my prince!
Male: In my dreams and thoughts,
it is only you, my princess!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

En Idhayam Muzhudhum is a romantic duet from the movie Ilaiyavan (2000), written by Arivumathi. The song captures the intense devotion and deep emotional bond shared between two lovers who view each other as their ultimate universe. The male lead praises his beloved as a royal princess, comparing her presence to a refreshing breeze, a blossoming flower, and stream water. The female lead responds in kind, comparing her lover to morning musical ragas, the blue sky, and a brave warrior whose smile ignites passion inside her.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagham)

“Andralarndha poovaaga”

Comparing the lover directly to 'Andralarndha poovaaga' (freshly bloomed flower) and 'Aadi vandha thaeraaga' (dancing chariot).

Simile (Uvamai)

“Iru paravai irandu siragaa”

Comparing the connection between the lovers to two wings belonging to two birds flying in harmony.

Anaphora (Edukku Thodar)

“Neeyae neeyae raasaathi”

Repetition of words like 'Neeyae neeyae' and 'Nee nadandhaai nee nadandhaai' for emotional emphasis.

Rhyme (Edhukai / Monai)

“Kaalai naera boopaalam / Neela vanna aagaayam”

Second letter rhyme in 'Kaalai naera boopaalam' and 'Neela vanna aagaayam'.

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Trivia

The movie Ilaiyavan (2000) featured music composed by Deva and starred Sathyan (grandson of veteran producer M. B. Sreenivasan) in his debut lead role alongside Kausalya. Lyricist Arivumathi is well known for his poetic touch inspired by classical Tamil literature and Haiku poetry.

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